Filmmakers of ‘Voice of Hind Rajab’ condemn ‘dehumanisation’ in Gaza
At the Venice Film Festival on Wednesday, the filmmakers and cast of Kaouther Ben Hania’s ‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’ made an emotional appeal to end the violence in Gaza,…
Aid agencies ask countries to send more funds to help Afghanistan after Sunday’s earthquake
The European Union and the United Kingdom have both donated to aid organisations at work in the region, side-stepping the Taliban government. Read more at Read More
Gérard Depardieu to face trial in Paris over rape and sexual assault allegations
French actor Gérard Depardieu has been ordered to stand trial over allegations of rape and sexual assault in 2018. He was convicted in May of sexually assaulting two members of…
‘The IT Crowd’ creator Graham Linehan’s arrest over transgender posts sparks free speech row in UK
The Irish comedy writer and creator of celebrated shows like The IT Crowd and Father Ted was arrested this week at Heathrow Airport over a series of anti-trans posts. The…
IKEA but no ABBA? Outcry as Sweden publishes controversial cultural heritage list
Critics argue that the “shared map” of Swedish culture, which snubs anything since 1975, is “exclusionary” and a “nationalist education project”. Here’s why. Read More
Idris Elba says he won’t go into politics after London mayor rumours
The TV and movie star’s anti-knife crime advocacy led to him being considered as a candidate for London Mayor. Now, the actor has shut down the rumours… Read More
Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli brings his voice to Samarkand’s historic heart
Under the starry sky of the ancient Uzbek city, Andrea Bocelli’s famous tenor voice rose against the backdrop of Registan Square – a site that has stood for centuries as…
Flyer frenzy: Are Radiohead teasing their first gigs in seven years in European cities?
Flyers have been popping up in various European cities, with fans only given dates and no venues. Could the band be about to hit the road for the first time…
Argentine dance partners win top prize at world tango championship
Leandro Bojko and Micaela García danced off with the top prize in the grand finale of the World Tango Championships at the Gran Rex theatre in Buenos Aires. Read More
‘Ketamine Queen’ pleads guilty to selling fatal dose to Matthew Perry
Sangha is the fifth and final person to plead guilty to charges connected to the supply of drugs to the actor, who died in October 2023. Read More