Artistic evolution of tarot: from game to divination
A new exhibition at the Morgan Library & Museum traces tarot's journey from 15th-century Italian card game to mainstream divination tool, featuring rare decks and modern art.
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Summer Food Trends 2026: Savoury Millefeuilles and Pickled Ketchups
Savoury millefeuilles and pickled ketchups are in; caviar overload and cherry everything are out. Discover the freshest food trends for summer 2026.
Summer gardening guide: what to plant, harvest and eat now
Tomatoes, samphire and basil bloom in summer – as do strawberries. Expert tips on planting, harvesting, and enjoying seasonal produce.
BBC Today Programme Faces Existential Crisis
The BBC's Today programme is under threat from a digital shift prioritizing TikTok and Instagram, declining audiences, and a lack of diversity among its presenters.
NYC queer community feels unsafe as US turns 250
As the US celebrates its 250th anniversary, the LGBTQ+ community in New York faces rollbacks on gender-affirming care and protests, with many feeling democracy is failing them.
Taylor Swift's Love Songs: Conflict and Commitment
Taylor Swift's songs reveal a complex view of marriage as both a goal and a source of conflict, challenging her romantic image. Ahead of her wedding, we analyze 20 years of her songwriting.
Best Toys and Gifts for Seven-Year-Olds: 25 Top Picks
A curated list of 25 top gifts for seven-year-olds, including potion kits, walkie-talkies, and interactive pets, tested by kids and approved by parents.
1926 Silent Moana May Have Inspired Disney's Hit
A 1926 silent documentary by Robert Flaherty, also titled 'Moana,' may have inspired Disney's 2016 animated film and its live-action remake, with themes and setting echoing the original.
Opera Holland Park at 30: Three decades of summer opera
Opera Holland Park celebrates its 30th birthday with a season running until 22 August. Director James Clutton picks his favourite moments, from a mad hatter's tea-party to Tosca and young talent.
Chefs share their top failsafe picnic dishes
Scotch eggs, jambon beurre, arancini: chefs reveal the best foods for a successful picnic that travel well and taste great outdoors.
Michael Byrne, character actor, dies at 82
Michael Byrne, known for roles in The Eagle Has Landed, Coronation Street, and Harry Potter, has died aged 82. His career spanned decades from the National Theatre to film and TV.
BBC Sport Director: Andrew Castle Quit After Demotion
BBC director of sport Alex Kay-Jelski confirms Andrew Castle quit after being told he would be demoted from lead commentator; says he wanted Castle to stay and will seek best replacement regardless of age or gender.
Springwood review – King George VI’s 1939 US mission
Robert Lindsay excels as FDR in Richard Nelson’s play about King George VI’s 1939 US visit, resonating with modern NATO and Trump-era tensions.
Supergirl: A Quirky New Direction for DC's Cinematic Universe
Craig Gillespie's Supergirl offers a smaller, stranger superhero story with frontier justice and a bold change from the comic, but mixed box office suggests audiences may not be ready.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream review – rockers and fairy folk
Atri Banerjee's fun staging of Shakespeare's comedy features a musical fairy band and a brilliant Bottom, but lacks some wonder.
Waldmüller Landscapes: Radical Precision at National Gallery
Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller's landscapes at the National Gallery showcase his radical precision and unflinching honesty, contrasting with Biedermeier sentimentality. The exhibition runs from 2 July to 20 September.
The Three Musketeers: D'Artagnan thrills with big budget
The 2023 French blockbuster The Three Musketeers: D'Artagnan delivers kinetic swordplay, a €70m budget, and a cliffhanger ending, becoming France's biggest box-office hit of the year.
Readers' best photographs: creative play and curious cats
A collection of readers' best photographs from around the world, including siblings playing in Valencia, a dragonfly in London, and a curious cat in Cartagena.
Rubén Blades: Salsa legend on his astonishing journey
Rubén Blades, 25-Grammy-winning salsa musician and former Panama tourism minister, discusses his career from the barrios to global stardom ahead of his London show.
Minions & Monsters: Smart Premise Falls into Chaos
The seventh Minions film starts with a clever silent-era Hollywood homage but descends into familiar gibberish chaos, failing to deliver emotional resonance.
Citizen Vigilante review: Armie Hammer's incoherent return
Armie Hammer stars in Uwe Boll's low-budget film Citizen Vigilante, a poorly acted revenge fantasy about migrants and the 'woke left' in Europe, promoted by Elon Musk.
I Kissed a Girl cast: 'You cannot cancel lesbians'
Stars of BBC's I Kissed a Girl season 2 declare 'you cannot cancel lesbians' after the show was axed due to funding challenges, vowing to go out with a bang.
Coronation Street and Harry Potter star Michael Byrne dies at 82
Michael Byrne, known for Coronation Street's Ted Page and Harry Potter's older Grindelwald, has died at 82. Tributes pour in for the veteran actor.
Asda launches yellow watermelon 'tasting like honey'
Asda has introduced yellow watermelon slices, described as sweeter and honey-like, priced at £2.25 for a 300g tub. The rare fruit is now available in stores.
Coronation Street tribute to director Kay Patrick aged 84
Coronation Street paid tribute to director Kay Patrick, who died aged 84, with a silent card dedicating the episode to her memory. She directed 259 episodes from 1994 to 2015.
Minions & Monsters: A Cinematic Journey
Minions return in 'Monsters vs Minions,' a new adventure exploring movie history from silent films to 1920s epics and monster movies. In cinemas July 1.
Jeff Hordley wants Rivals role
Emmerdale star Jeff Hordley, known for playing Cain Dingle, says he would love a role in Disney's hit show Rivals, praising the fun actors seem to have.
Battersea jetty events extended to 2028
Temporary events including open-air cinema, markets, and exhibitions will continue on Battersea Power Station's Coaling Jetty until 2028 as part of a test for a permanent strategy.
Bingo hall gets blue plaque for legendary music past
Buzz Bingo Tooting, once the Granada music venue where The Beatles and Jimi Hendrix performed, has received a blue plaque after a three-year campaign.
Lily Allen defends O2 Arena gig after fans say it was too short
Lily Allen responds to fans criticising her West End Girl tour as too short, defending the hour-long show and her artistic choices at the O2 Arena.
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