Jamaican reggae legend Jimmy Cliff dies aged 81
Singer and actor Jimmy Cliff, known for hits like ‘Many Rivers To Cross’, ‘You Can Get It If You Really Want’ and his cover of ‘I Can See Clearly Now’,…
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy to publish prison memoir on his 20 days behind bars
That was a fast turnaround… Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy is set to publish a book next month called “A Prisoner’s Diary”, detailing his 20 days in jail. He was…
‘Truly rare’: Archaeologists uncover 1,700-year-old Roman tomb in Budapest
The limestone coffin, sealed for nearly two millennia, contained a young woman’s skeleton surrounded by treasures meant for her eternal journey. Read More
What are Eurovision’s new voting rules following allegations of Israeli government ‘interference’?
Eurovision is changing its voting system, following allegations of “interference” by Israel’s government this year. Key changes include a cap on audience voting, the return of professional juries to the…
Udo Kier, prolific German actor and favourite star of Lars Von Trier, dies aged 81
The actor who starred in more than 250 films including memorable roles in ‘Suspiria’, ‘My Own Private Idaho’ and the films of Lars Von Trier, has died aged 81. Read…
Culture Digest: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week
Jon Rafman’s strange and beautiful Google Street View archive, the final season of Stranger Things, and more cosy crime solving in Zootopia 2. Here’s what to look out for this…
Barça return home: new Camp Nou reopens after 900 days with a big party
Barcelona return to the Spotify Camp Nou after 906 days of exile, with a partial reopening of the stadium and a big celebration for members and fans as the ambitious…
The Grand Budapest Hotel and a mechanised shark: Inside London’s new Wes Anderson exhibition
On display are dozens of objects from Anderson’s personal archives, many of which are showcased for the first time in Britain. Read More
Frida Kahlo self-portrait sells for nearly €50 million, breaking auction record for female artists
In its catalogue note, Sotheby’s said the painting “offers a spectral meditation on the porous boundary between sleep and death.” Read More
Doha Film Festival debuts with a bold vision for global cinema
97 films from 62 countries are being spotlighting at the inaugural Doha Film Festival, which is bringing star power and bold new voices. Read More