Australian town crier breaks Guinness record for world’s loudest person
Cover your ears and meet Joseph McGrail-Bateup, Canberra’s official town crier and the new record-holder for the loudest ever shout. Read More
Who is the mysterious ‘Hot Podium Guy’ – the viral face of the UK’s political turmoil?
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s resignation only meant one thing for some – the mysterious “Hot Podium Guy” was back… Read More
Venice Film Festival unveils 2026 jury with Maggie Gyllenhaal as president
There are a lot of familiar Venice Film Festival faces on this year’s jury roster. It may not be the starriest line-up, but it’s certainly an eclectic group… Read More
Céline Dion teases new song ahead of concert comeback
After a sold-out concert residency and a first single, Céline Dion has teased a new song to be released on 3 July. Read More
The Making of an Icon: How did Frida Kahlo’s face – and monobrow – suddenly end up everywhere?
Stylised and simplified, Kahlo’s likeness can now be found on t-shirts, tote bags, eye masks, phone cases, oven mitts and plant pots. Read More
Epidaurus: 10,000-strong ovation for National Opera’s ‘Medea’
The production was a reconstruction of the historic 1961 production of ‘Medea’ with Maria Callas, staged once again in the very same venue. Read More
‘Passeport’ controversy explained: Why did a French town cancel a play about refugees?
A mayor’s decision to cancel a play about refugees has caused uproar in France and raised concerns about the far-right’s grip on culture. Read More
SZA hits out at ‘disgusting’ AI music after discovering her songs were used in AI training
“If you’re a musician and you support this degenerate shit? You’re disgusting.” The award-winning R&B singer has hit out at AI and Suno, which has maintained that its models don’t…
Sesame Street scandal: Elmo’s World Cup support reveals Republican ‘hypocrisy’
A wholesome clip of Sesame Street’s Elmo saying he is supporting Team USA during the FIFA World Cup has gone viral, and the House Republicans could not resist posting a…
The party is over: Why France is looking to tighten its grip on free parties
On Monday, the French National Assembly will start reviewing a new governmental bill aiming to crack down on unauthorised outdoor gatherings, or ‘free parties’. Read More