Member of Irish rap trio Kneecap charged with a terror offense in UK
Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh – who performs under the stage name Mo Chara – will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court next month, the Metropolitan Police says. Read More
It’s not a phase: How to celebrate World Goth Day in Europe
Wake the dead! World Goth Day celebrations are once again underway across the continent. Here’s how you can take part. Read More
House Of Kong: Gorillaz to celebrate 25th anniversary with immersive exhibition and concert series
“Somewhere between order and chaos…” Celebrated British virtual band Gorillaz are celebrating their 25th anniversary this year with four special live dates and a new immersive exhibition in London, titled…
Eddie Vedder and Neil Young speak out in support of Bruce Springsteen amid Trump attacks
Musicians are coming to the defence of Bruce Springsteen and Taylor Swift, both of whom Donald Trump has criticised and threatened. “Part of free speech is open discussion. Part of…
US actor George Wendt, who played beloved barfly Norm on ‘Cheers,’ dies aged 76
His warm, beer-loving character became one of TV’s most iconic and enduring figures, and earned the actor six Emmy nominations throughout his 11 years on the show. Read More
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…