‘A Prisoner’s Diary’: Unions clash with Nicolas Sarkozy at Lyon book signing
The former French President was in Lyon on Thursday to sign his latest book at a Fnac shop. On the sidelines of his visit, the CGT trade union, which is…
David Bowie’s widow Iman and daughter Lexi lead tributes on music icon’s would-be 79th birthday
Today marks David Bowie’s would-be 79th birthday, as well as the 10-year anniversary of the release of his final studio album ‘Blackstar’. The music icon’s widow Iman and daughter Lexi…
Morocco fossil find leads to new understanding of human history and movement
The timing and location of our species’ emergence remain unclear for lack of evidence but a new discovery in Morocco brings us closer to filling the knowledge gap. Read More
Peruvian shamans’ first 2026 prediction comes true with Nicolás Maduro’s fall
While Trump’s operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro shocked the world, it was foretold just days earlier in Peru… Read More
The Night Manager returns: The best John le Carré adaptations of the past 25 years
The return of The Night Manager makes it the perfect time to revisit the big and small screen adaptations of author John le Carré’s works – with a special focus…
Sound the horn! Rare Iron Age battle trumpet found among hoard in Norfolk
An extraordinary collection of Iron Age objects has been unearthed in West Norfolk. The hoard of metal objects was found during a routine archaeological excavation by Pre-Construct Archaeology as part…
Help for heritage: Rome introduces charges for tourists to visit Trevi Fountain
From 7 January, tourists in Rome will have to pay two euros to visit the Trevi Fountain, but entry remains free for residents. The measure is the latest in a…
Hungarian director and titan of contemplative cinema Béla Tarr dies aged 70
Best known for his films ‘Sátántangó’ and ‘The Turin Horse’, Béla Tarr was one of Europe’s greatest filmmakers and shaped a cinematic legacy of despairing beauty. Read More
Radio revival: ‘Ella’ looks to make jazz great again with new Berlin station
A new Berlin-based radio station named after jazz legend Ella Fitzgerald is aiming to revive the genres fortunes. As the music used to be an expression of rebellion, emancipation and…
Just Coup It: Nicolás Maduro’s Nike sweatsuit becomes unexpected viral sensation
When a geopolitical crisis becomes both branding exposure and a shopping cart frenzy… A piece of athletic wear has become a global sensation following a picture posted online by Donald…