Madonna’s brother, Christopher Ciccone, dies aged 63
Ciccone, a multihyphenate artist, dancer and designer was deeply intertwined with his sister’s rise in pop stardom in the 1980s. Madonna pays tribute to her brother: “We took each other’s…
Human rights NGOs say social media platforms continue to censor pro-Palestine content
One year after the escalation between Israel and Hamas, some NGOs claim little progress has been made to stop the suppression of pro-Palestine content. Read More
Can Netanyahu maintain support at home as Israel fights on multiple fronts?
Netanyahu’s coalition faces increasing pressure as Israel’s conflict with Iranian proxies intensifies, with calls from the US and EU for a ceasefire in Gaza. Read More
German steel company Thyssenkrupp may rethink plans for green steel
Thyssenkrupp is revisiting its ambitious plan to produce green steel at its Duisburg site due to escalating costs. The German government has spent billions of Euros subsidising the project. Read…
Deadly gang attack in Haiti leaves 70 dead and thousands displaced
In central Haiti, a gang attack in the town of Pont-Sondé left at least 70 people dead and displaced nearly 6,300 residents. Read More
Slovakian PM Robert Fico pledges to prevent Ukraine’s NATO bid while in office
The Slovakian prime minister has repeatedly accused the West of fuelling the conflict, claiming the war should be resolved through diplomacy over fighting. Read More
‘We Will Dance Again’: Recording the nightmare of 7 October
In time for the one-year anniversary of the 7 October massacre, a new visceral film documents Hamas’ attack at the Israeli Nova music festival. It is not for the faint…
Major new modern and contemporary art museum coming to Norway’s Trondheim
Set in Norway’s third-largest city, PoMo’s permanent collection will include works by Louise Bourgeois, Katharina Fritsch, Simone Leigh, and Philippe Parreno. Read More
Club culture in transition: Top DJs reflect on Ibiza, underground music, and the impact of AI
Sam Divine, Luciano, and Mathew Jonson all shared their thoughts on how to keep the smaller venue scene alive to the dangers of AI. Read More
‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ stumbles at box office and breaks CinemaScore record: What happened?
Critics dislike it. Audiences aren’t much keener. It’s a flop at the box office and it has just broken one hell of a bad record. How did ‘Joker: Folie à…