Allan Ahlberg, British children’s author of ‘Funny Bones’ and ‘The Jolly Postman’, dies aged 87
The author of classic titles like ‘The Jolly Postman’, ‘Peepo!’ and ‘Funny Bones’ wrote “mini masterpieces” that have endured for decades. Read More
Bonnie Blue: New documentary about pornographic actress ‘sickens’ UK viewers
A documentary released this week in the UK has caused moral outrage and heated debate. At the centre of it is Bonnie Blue, an adult content creator who was banned…
WWE wrestler Hulk Hogan’s cause of death revealed as a heart attack
Florida’s governor Ron DeSantis has said flags will be flown at half-staff at all official buildings today, which he declared “Hulk Hogan Day in Florida”. Read More
Amazing architecture: RIBA reveals its shortlist for Stephen Lawrence Prize 2025
Diverse, innovative and inspirational creations are at the forefront of six outstanding designs shortlisted for the prestigious Stephen Lawrence Prize, the annual award for early career architects, named after the…
Copenhagen ever after: Why are foreign couples flocking to Denmark to get married?
Couples who tired of complex bureaucracy and who don’t live in Denmark are increasingly getting married in the Scandinavian country – prompting some to dub Copenhagen the “Las Vegas of…
How a Berlin café’s neon sign welcoming the Queer community became a target for hate
With 45 attacks reported in 18 months, a Berlin LGBTQ+ café meant to be a safe space has become the target of escalating hate crimes. Read More
Actor Keanu Reeves gets time back as stolen Rolex watches set for return
Keanu Reeves will soon be able to wear his stolen Rolex watches again after Chilean authorities announced the Canadian actor had identified the luxury timepieces from items snatched during a…
Leonardo DiCaprio faces backlash for co-financing luxury hotel in Israel
Leonardo DiCaprio has been accused of “profiting from apartheid during a genocide” for co-financing a new luxury hotel near Tel Aviv. Read More
‘Panama Playlists’ claims to expose Spotify habits of JD Vance and other high-profile figures
Offshore bank accounts again? No – “onshore vibes” this time. An anonymous sleuth claims they have been ‘scraping’ Spotify accounts of celebrities, politicians and journalists since the summer of 2024.…
Pro-Putin Russian soprano Anna Netrebko’s discrimination case against the Met Opera to proceed
The Met Opera previously dropped Russian soprano Anna Netrebko after she refused to repudiate President Vladimir Putin over Russia’s campaign against Ukraine. Her discrimination case will now proceed. Read More