Kneecap debut London billboards ahead of ‘witch hunt’ terror court appearance
Controversial Belfast rapper Mo Chara – real name Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh – appears in court in London today over terror charges. The band have debuted a series of billboards…
Renowned pianist and writer Alfred Brendel dies aged 94
Over a six-decade career, Brendel became known for his interpretations of classical masters including Beethoven, Mozart and Schubert. Read More
What are the 20 most controversial album covers of all time?
Don’t judge an album by its cover… Easier said than done for some. Following the controversy surrounding the album image for Sabrina Carpenter’s new album, we look at the most…
Oscar glory at last: Tom Cruise and Dolly Parton are finally getting Academy Awards
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced that Tom Cruise, Dolly Parton, Debbie Allen and Wynn Thomas will receive Honorary Oscars in November. Read More
World War II hero Alan Turing’s saved papers sell for record price at UK auction
A treasure trove of wartime codebreaker Alan Turing’s scientific papers has sold for more than three times their expected sale price… All after being saved from the shredder. Read More
Latest news bulletin | June 17th – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read More
Spain says April’s blackout was caused by multiple technical failures and rules out cyberattack
The 28 April outage started shortly after 12:30pm in Spain and lasted through nightfall, disrupting businesses, transport systems, mobile networks, Internet connectivity and other critical infrastructure. Read More
Banks backtracked on climate pledges last year, handing €750bn to fossil fuel firms
In total, banks have financed fossil fuels to the tune of €6.9 trillion since the Paris Agreement was signed. Read More
Portugal arrests six people linked to far-right group and seizes cache of explosives and weapons
Authorities seized several explosives, firearms — some built with 3D printers — and rounds of ammunition and knives in the operation, police said in a statement. Read More
EU Parliament to criminalise AI-generated child abuse material
EU lawmakers from left to right voted by landslide to criminalise AI-generated child abuse images. The sweeping law also tackles grooming, livestreaming, sextortion and age of consent, aiming to close…