Phyllida Law, celebrated actress and Emma Thompson’s mother, dies aged 94
Phyllida Law acted alongside her daughters Emma and Sophie in numerous film projects, in a career spanning eight decades. Read More
Drought reveals Emperor Nero’s bridge beneath Rome’s Tiber river
Weeks without rain have caused Italy’s Tiber River to fall to unusually low levels, revealing the remains of an ancient Roman bridge near the Vatican. Traditionally known as Nero’s bridge,…
Spice Girls leader Geri Halliwell’s Córdoba-born great-grandfather executed after Spanish Civil War
Emiliano Hidalgo, former Republican mayor of Dos Torres, was executed on 27 December 1940 after a Francoist court martial. His 116-page military file reveals the charges that led to his…
Picasso print stolen in broad daylight from Milwaukee gallery found eight years later
A local landlord discovered the stolen artwork while clearing out a vacant apartment and took it to police after an antique dealer recognised it. Read More
Lorca’s latest works found: a love letter cut short by the Civil War and an unpublished poem
Scholars are still uncovering works by the Granada poet and playwright, shot 90 years ago for his politics and sexuality. Two biopics about him are due between 2026 and 2027.…
Laura Cardoso, legend of Brazilian soap operas, dies aged 98
Her death was confirmed by relatives via the actress’s official Instagram. On TV she shone in telenovelas including “Chocolate com Pimenta”, “Caminho das Índias” and “Gabriela”. Read More
‘Niu Lai’: How is a ‘disaster-level’ Chinese animated film rivalling ‘The Odyssey’ at the box-office?
A low-budget and shoddy-looking animated film has emerged as this summer’s most unexpected box-office hit in China. Here’s how ‘Niu Lai’ has transformed online mockery into big bucks and a…
New Lorca works emerge: a love letter cut short by Spanish Civil War and an unpublished poem
Scholars keep uncovering works by the Granada-born poet and playwright, shot 90 years ago by Nationalist forces for his politics and sexuality. Two feature films about him will premiere between…
Wladimir Klitschko says he is in ‘profound shock’ following death of ex-partner Hayden Panettiere
In an emotional Instagram post, Klitschko reflected on their time together, writing: “Nothing will erase the times we shared or the place she had in our lives.” Read More
Kanye ‘Ye’ West to perform in Russia – a first since invasion of Ukraine in 2022
If the concerts scheduled for 10 and 11 October go ahead, the controversial US rapper would become the first major Western music star to perform in Russia since the country…