Gérard Depardieu facing trial in Rome after allegedly hitting photographer
Italian photographer Rino Barillari – known as “the king of paparazzi” – accuses the disgraced French actor of injuring him last May. Read More
‘Heart Lamp’: Indian author Banu Mushtaq makes history by winning International Booker Prize
It is the first time that the award has been given to a collection of short stories. “Heart Lamp” is the first book written in the Kannada language to win…
International Tea Day: Seven unique tea traditions from around the world
In honour of International Tea Day, we thought we’d take a look at some of the many wonderful ways different countries from around the world prepare and drink their tea.…
World Press Photo suspends Nick Ut’s credit for iconic ‘Napalm Girl’ Vietnam War image
The haunting image, seen around the world and hailed as a defining symbol of the Vietnam War’s horrors, is once again under scrutiny as questions resurface about who actually took…
Artist Stefano Cagol’s SOS Torch display illuminates Day of Light celebration in Tyrol
A spellbinding light show remains talk of the Italian town of Bressanone (Brixen) in South Tyrol. Renowned artist Stefano Cagol ignited series of SOS torches to symbolise a UNESCO global…
Suitcases, stories, and a spiralling staircase: A look inside Rotterdam’s new migration museum
Highlights of the museum include a life-sized NYC bus filled with fabric characters, thousands of donated suitcases, and a sweeping view from a 30-metre-high spiralling staircase. Read More
Why are Star Wars fans and SAG-AFTRA angry about Fortnite’s AI Darth Vader?
As soon as Darth Vader was added into the game, players were getting the character to say the word “fuck” and use homophobic slurs. Adding to the controversy, the SAG-AFTRA…
Denzel Washington receives surprise honorary Palme d’Or at Cannes premiere of ‘Highest 2 Lowest’
For his first time on the Croisette, legendary actor Denzel Washington was treated to a surprise honorary Palme d’Or. He stars in Spike Lee’s new joint ‘Highest 2 Lowest’. Read…
Why is Donald Trump calling for ‘major investigation’ into Bruce Springsteen?
Another day, another bizarre and headline-hogging outburst from the US president… This time, he’s calling for a “major investigation” into musicians who supported Kamala Harris – and has started a…
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez calls for Israel to be excluded from Eurovision over Gaza war
This year’s Eurovision Song Contest is now over, but political tension, voting doubts and differing positions haunt the European song contest. Read More