Natalie Portman on her career, Diane Keaton and maintaining Black Swan’s butt exercises
At a sold-out masterclass during this year’s Lumière Film Festival, guest of honour Natalie Portman shared her experiences of working in Hollywood for 30 years and whether her Harvard degree…
Jailed journalists, Serbian students and Palestinian aid workers shortlisted for the Sakharov Prize
The European Parliament has selected the finalists for its Freedom of Thought award. The winner will be announced next Wednesday in Strasbourg. Read More
Faulty engineering led to 2023 implosion of Titan submersible, NTSB report finds
The catastrophic implosion of the OceanGate “Titan” submersible killed all five people on board as it was diving to explore the wreck of the Titanic. Read more at Read More
Uruguay becomes first country in Latin America to decriminalise euthanasia
Officials hailed the law’s passage as reinforcing Uruguay’s reputation as among the most socially liberal nations in the region. Read more at Read More
Fact check: No, European Parliament didn’t silence Polish MEP for his views
A video circulating on social media has prompted questions over how European Parliament procedure works, and how long MEPs are allowed to speak when they interject. Read More
Farm stays and heritage hotels: The experiences shaping European travel in 2026
Europe’s top destinations for 2026 include Sardinia and Savoie, according to Expedia’s annual travel report. Read More
Violence erupts at pro-Palestinian protest in Barcelona
Violence broke out in Barcelona on Wednesday night as a pro-Palestinian demonstration escalated following a march of around 1,000 protesters towards the Israeli consulate. Read more at Read More
Protests erupt in Peru as demonstrators demand president’s resignation
Violent protests erupted in the capital of Peru, Lima, on Tuesday as demonstrators demanded the resignation of interim President José Jerí and members of Congress, along with the repeal of…
Latest news bulletin | October 16th, 2025 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 16th, 2025 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Lumière Film Festival: Guillermo del Toro on ‘Frankenstein’, AI and the ‘dangerous times’ we live in
“Art is not only necessary, it is urgent. And AI can go f*ck itself!” Guillermo del Toro is a guest of honour at this year’s Lumière Film Festival. He presents…