EU immigration crackdown fuels smuggling gangs after decade
A decade after Europe's migrant crisis began, tougher border policies are forcing migrants onto dangerous routes and empowering smuggling networks. Explore the consequences.
A decade after Europe's migrant crisis began, tougher border policies are forcing migrants onto dangerous routes and empowering smuggling networks. Explore the consequences.
A Gustav Klimt portrait of Elisabeth Lederer has sold for a record-breaking $236.4m at Sotheby's, becoming the most expensive modern artwork ever auctioned. Discover the full story.
A London gallery boss reveals his Fitzrovia space was abandoned after a £270,000 Banksy heist. Discover the security failures and the warning to other art houses.
A Gustav Klimt portrait, once looted by the Nazis, has sold for $236.4m at Sotheby's, becoming the second most expensive artwork ever sold at auction. Discover the story behind this masterpiece.
The Kingdom of Eswatini has acknowledged receiving over $5 million from the United States to accept deportees under a controversial Trump-era programme. Discover the full story.
Discover the Frattini Bivouac, Italy's remote mountain museum accessible only by an eight-hour hike. Explore how this radical project challenges traditional art curation at 2,300 metres altitude.
Around 2,000 protesters marched in Crowborough opposing plans to house 600 male asylum seekers in a former army camp. Residents voice safety and NHS concerns.
Celebrating the remarkable life and career of abstract artist Minne Fry, whose work spanned six decades and earned critical acclaim in London and beyond. Discover her artistic journey.
An investigation reveals the harsh reality for UK food delivery riders: low pay, exhaustion, and harassment. Migrant workers speak out against conditions they describe as a new form of modern slavery.
A man who stole a £270,000 Banksy print from a London gallery to pay a drug debt has been sentenced. Discover the full story of the brazen burglary and recovery.
Exclusive logs reveal dramatic rescue of 49 migrants from sinking dinghy in English Channel. New details show children among those rescued in one of last year's largest operations.
The UK's 'one in, one out' immigration scheme sees over 100 migrants returned to France. Read the latest on this controversial policy and its implications.
In a rare political statement, US Catholic bishops have condemned the Trump administration's aggressive immigration enforcement, citing a 'climate of fear'. Read the full story and its implications.
David Shrigley exhibits 10 tonnes of discarded marine rope priced at £1 million in Mayfair gallery. Is this a serious environmental comment or a joke about art market excess? Discover the story behind this provocative installation.
As Chancellor Merz sparks controversy with 'cityscape' remarks, rapper Haftbefehl's Netflix documentary tops charts, highlighting Germany's cultural contradictions. Explore the tension between migrant art and political rhetoric.
Discover how art improves mental health and productivity. Learn practical tips from Tracey Emin, Ali Smith and Claudia Winkleman to live more creatively every day.
Exclusive investigation uncovers how a major hotel group accommodating asylum seekers received the UK's lowest guest satisfaction scores while earning millions from government contracts.
French authorities identify Florian M as prime suspect in Louvre Museum theft, revealing his background as extreme sports enthusiast and bodybuilder in international art crime investigation.
At 88, David Hockney continues to defy expectations with a stunning collection of never-before-seen paintings in Paris, showcasing his relentless innovation and fascination with digital mediums.
Explore the revolutionary art of Wifredo Lam in MoMA's major retrospective, revealing how the Cuban painter fused modernist innovation with Afro-Caribbean spirituality to challenge colonial narratives.
A former Louvre security guard turned social media influencer stands accused of orchestrating one of the museum's most audacious art thefts, blending digital fame with alleged criminal enterprise.
In a striking immigration case, a migrant removed from Britain has been deported for a second time after illegally returning to the UK, highlighting ongoing border enforcement challenges.
House of Illustration returns as a major cultural destination in King's Cross, becoming the global epicentre for illustration art with expansive new galleries and community spaces.
In a striking case highlighting the ongoing small boats crisis, a migrant attempting to cross the Channel has been sent back to France for the second time in less than eight weeks, as new figures reveal increased interceptions.
An Iranian man's extraordinary second attempt to reach Britain by small boat ends with his return to France, highlighting the ongoing Channel migration crisis and raising questions about border policies.
In a powerful Vatican statement, Pope Leo has denounced the 'deplorable' conditions faced by detained migrants in US ICE facilities, demanding immediate action on religious rights violations.
Discover how the National Gallery's groundbreaking exhibition rescues 18th-century master Joseph Wright from obscurity, revealing his stunning play of light and shadow that predated the Romantic movement.
Discover how Nottingham's beloved art gallery defied closure through an extraordinary community takeover, creating a vibrant new model for cultural spaces across the UK.
Discover the luminous world of Anna Ancher at Dulwich Picture Gallery's stunning exhibition, showcasing the Danish painter's revolutionary approach to capturing light and domestic intimacy.
An underground economy worth billions is thriving in Britain, built on the backs of migrants and exploited workers. Discover how labour market failures are creating a parallel economic system.