Culture catch-up: The Netflix problem, ‘Ballerina’, Little Simz, Pulp & Porto’s Bienal’25
This week’s Culture catch-up: new albums from Pulp and Little Simz , ‘Frankenstein’ and ‘Knives Out’ previews hit the screen, ‘Ballerina’ comes out, and Porto hosts its celebrated photography biennale.…
D-Day veterans gather in Normandy to mark 81st anniversary of historic landing
Thousands of people joined army veterans in Normandy on Friday to mark the 81st anniversary of the D-Day landings, in which over 4,000 Allied troops were killed. Read More
The Netherlands to hold snap election on 29 October after coalition collapse
Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof’s cabinet fell apart when far-right Party For Freedom leader Geert Wilders withdrew his ministers over disagreements on migration policy. Read More
Norway to introduce tourist tax amid record visitor numbers and overtourism concerns
A record-breaking 38.6 million people booked accommodation in Norway in 2024. Read More
Silents Synced: ‘Nosferatu’ to be set to Radiohead’s ‘Kid A’ and ‘Amnesiac’ for new cinema release
A new initiative in the UK is pairing iconic silent films with era-defining records. The first sees 1922’s classic ‘Nosferatu’ paired with two Radiohead albums – and it’s only the…
Interpol says 20 people arrested in global sexual abuse operation
The suspects, who include a healthcare worker and two teachers, were detained in Europe, the US and Latin America. Read More
EU countries green lights charges for cabin baggage despite Spanish, German resistance
EU countries adopted their own position on long-waited updated rules for air passengers on Thursday, though provisions on cabin baggage remain controversial. Read More
At least 12 injured after unknown powder found on package in DHL centre in Germany
At least 12 people were injured on Friday morning after white powder was reportedly found on a suspicious package at a German DHL distribution centre, triggering a police operation. Read…
Malta jury finds two men guilty of supplying bomb that killed journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia
Daphne Caruana Galizia was murdered on 16 October 2017 by a car bomb that was detonated while she was driving near her home. Read More
Hundreds gather in El Rocío to honour La Blanca Paloma
In El Rocío, more than a thousand pilgrims embark on a journey of faith and celebration, honouring La Blanca Paloma with flamenco dresses, prayers, and festive gatherings. Read more at…