24-Year-Old William Pitt Becomes Prime Minister in 1783
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Man with world's largest penis seeks challengers
Matt Barr, 42, from London, holds the medically verified record for the world's largest penis, measuring over 14 inches. He invites other men to come forward and see if they can outdo him.
Addison Rae named Guardian's Artist of the Year 2025
TikTok sensation Addison Rae reflects on her Grammy-nominated debut album, learning to navigate fame, and why 'life is lonely' in an exclusive interview. Discover her journey from viral dancer to critical acclaim.
Guggenheim Scraps Basque Expansion Plan After Protests
The Guggenheim Foundation has abandoned plans to build a satellite museum in a protected Basque nature reserve following major environmental protests. Campaigners celebrate a victory for local wildlife.
Decommissioned London Tube signs sell for up to £2,000
Decommissioned London Underground signs are on sale for up to £2,000. The London Transport Museum calls it a chance to own a piece of transport history. See the collection now.
Artist and scholar David Heathcote dies aged 94
Renowned British artist and art historian David Heathcote has passed away at 94. His influential work spanned painting, sculpture, and the preservation of Hausa crafts, with a major collection now at the British Museum.
V&A's Marie Antoinette Show is 2025's Top Exhibition
Time Out's writer crowns Marie Antoinette Style at the V&A as London's best non-art exhibition of 2025. Discover the queen's fashion, legacy, and why it runs until March 2026.
Rome's Metro C 'Museum Stations' Finally Open to Public
Rome's new Colosseo-Fori Imperiali and Porta Metronia metro stations open, showcasing stunning archaeological finds after years of construction delays. A journey through ancient history.
Child damages £240k gold crown at Beijing museum
A young boy knocks over a £240,765 gold wedding crown at a Beijing museum. Experts estimate £42,420 in damage as liability questions arise. Read the latest.
Franco-British photographer Ed Alcock exhibition in Paris
An exhibition of Franco-British photographer Ed Alcock's work, exploring Brexit, adolescence and working-class memory, runs at the Bibliothèque nationale de France until March 2026.
Libya's National Museum Reopens After 14-Year Closure
The National Museum of Libya in Tripoli has reopened with a lavish ceremony after 14 years of civil war closure, aiming to foster unity and showcase the country's rich heritage. Discover the treasures inside and the challenges that remain.
Louvre water leak damages hundreds of books
A water leak at the Louvre has damaged up to 400 books, raising fresh alarms about the museum's infrastructure just weeks after a multi-million pound jewel heist. Discover the full story.
Louvre leak damages 300-400 Egyptology works
A heating system leak at the Louvre has damaged hundreds of historical Egyptology journals. No unique artefacts were harmed, but the incident raises fresh concerns over the museum's ageing infrastructure.
Photographer Martin Parr dies aged 73
Martin Parr, the celebrated Magnum photographer famed for his acute observations of British society and class, has died. We look back at his iconic career in pictures.
Museum climate programme 'obstruction dressed as education'
A Queensland Museum education programme sponsored by Shell is under fire for allegedly omitting fossil fuels as the primary cause of climate change in its teaching materials. Advocacy group demands review.
The UK citizenship test is a 'bad pub quiz'
A Guardian columnist argues the absurdly difficult Life in the UK test, which her French husband is struggling to pass, should focus on modern British culture like Coronation Street and Greggs, not obscure historical facts.
Zaghari-Ratcliffe on creativity as resistance in jail
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe unveils a fabric collection with Liberty and the Imperial War Museum, born from her prison craft. Explore how creativity became a tool for survival. Visit the free exhibition.
Pritzker-winning architect Frank Gehry dies aged 96
World-renowned architect Frank Gehry, designer of Bilbao's Guggenheim Museum, has died at 96. Discover his life and iconic, prize-winning work.
Art Weekly: Lost Tudor Dagger & Record Fabergé Egg
Your weekly art dispatch: Henry VIII's lost dagger on show, Sufi life at the British Museum, a new Paula Rego exhibition, and a Fabergé egg sells for £23m.
UK Underground Rap's Global Explosion & New British Invasion
A new wave of UK underground rap, led by artists like EsDeeKid and Lancey Foux, is achieving global fame. With a maxed-out, experimental sound and a focus on British identity, this movement is poised for a major international breakthrough. Discover the sc
£4m Norman Coin Hoard Heads to Bath for Exhibition
The £4m Chew Valley Hoard, a treasure of 2,584 Norman conquest coins, will be exhibited in Bath from 2027. Discover the story of its discovery and its historical significance.
£500k Historic Army Sketches Destroyed in Van Fire
A collection of 1,700 irreplaceable military drawings, valued at £500,000, was lost after a van was stolen in Livingston and set ablaze. Police are appealing for witnesses.
Albino Alligator Claude Dies at San Francisco Museum
Claude, the iconic albino alligator and mascot of the California Academy of Sciences, has died aged 30. The reptile brought joy to millions and will be deeply missed.
Man charged for allegedly swallowing Fabergé pendant
A New Zealand man faces charges after allegedly swallowing a £20,000 Fabergé pendant from a James Bond exhibition. Read the full story of this bizarre theft.
British national arrested in Lebanon for suspected spying
A British national was detained in Lebanon for allegedly spying for Israel after photographing defence ministry. Released after 12 days with UK Foreign Office support.
Tate staff strike over pay amid food bank use
Tate gallery staff begin week-long strike over pay dispute as workers reveal reliance on food banks. Union demands fair wages for cultural sector employees.
John Nixon's Avant-Garde Art Exhibition at Heide
Explore the playful yet rigorous world of late Australian artist John Nixon at Heide Museum. Discover his radical approach blending art with everyday life. Visit before March 2026.
Clarkson's Pub Has One Exception to British Food Policy
Jeremy Clarkson's pub The Farmer's Dog serves exclusively British produce with one exception - tonic water due to quinine. Discover his strict local sourcing rules and new British ketchup.
Four new arrests in Louvre £76m jewel heist investigation
French police detain four more suspects in the audacious Louvre museum theft. The £76 million haul of French Crown Jewels, including Napoleon's gifts, is still missing. Follow the latest developments.
Four More Arrests in €88m Louvre Jewels Heist
French authorities arrest four more suspects in the brazen €88m Louvre crown jewels robbery. The stolen Napoleon-era treasures, including a diamond diadem, are still missing. Discover the latest on this major art heist.
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