Stolen Velour, Floco, Aria SL: fluid club deconstructions
South London trio Stolen Velour, Floco and Aria SL blend classical vocals, violin, and club production in debut album Underlight, plus this week's best new tracks.
Category : Culture
Sci-Fi, Fantasy and Horror Roundup: New Novels Reviewed
Isabel J Kim's Sublimation reimagines immigration with doppelgangers; Andrés Barba's ghost story Last Day of a Prior Life; plus Paul Tremblay, Ruth Newton, Ellery Lloyd.
Ana Mendieta, Constable, and more: the week in art
Tate Modern hosts a major Ana Mendieta exhibition; Constable's Hay Wain returns to Suffolk; webcam landscapes by Jasper Marsalis; plus more art events.
Beckett Biennale Aims to Reclaim Playwright for Ireland
The Samuel Beckett Biennale, a 12-year festival, will stage experimental readings of Beckett's works in Ireland and Britain, including a 2036 Krapp's Last Tape with pre-recorded younger voices, aiming to reclaim the playwright as an Irish writer.
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Cardamom and Lemon Gimlet Recipe for Summer
This spicy gin and citrus gimlet from Empire Empire packs a punch. Recipe with cardamom, lemon or lime, and honey. Serves 1.
Haaland: World Cup's Most Viral Player Off the Pitch
Erling Haaland leads Norway's World Cup run as the tournament's most viral player, with TikTok searches surging 300% and Instagram followers growing from 40M to 60M.
Lear review: personal tragedy, not political, at Pitlochry
Maureen Beattie stars in a gender-swapped, modern-dress 'Lear' at Pitlochry Festival theatre, focusing on family dynamics over political decline.
Tour de France, Typhoon Bavi, wildfires: photos of the day
The Guardian’s picture editors select images from around the world, including a Tour de France picnic, Typhoon Bavi in Taiwan, deadly wildfires in Spain and France, and more.
Debjani Banerjee review: Henry hoover meets Hindu deity
Debjani Banerjee's exhibition at Bluecoat, Liverpool blends British suburbia and Bengali traditions, featuring a Henry hoover as Ganesha to explore dual heritage and cultural preservation.
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Cabo Verde's World Cup success masks complex identity issues
Despite historic World Cup knockout stage debut, Cabo Verde grapples with deep-rooted identity issues stemming from Portuguese colonialism and slavery, complicating its relationship with Africa.
Arles 2026: UFOs, Animals, and Unknown Photographers Shine
The 57th Les Rencontres de la Photographie in Arles features standout shows on UFOs, animal photography, and overlooked artists like Paul Kodjo and Martine Barrat.
Pattinson Oscar buzz after stealing show in The Odyssey
Robert Pattinson is earning Oscar buzz for his standout role as Antinous in Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, with critics praising his performance as 'endlessly entertaining' and supporting actor chatter rising.
Louise Lasser, star of Mary Hartman Mary Hartman, dies at 87
Louise Lasser, the actor known for the satirical sitcom Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman and early Woody Allen films, has died aged 87.
Bayeux Tapestry Arrives at British Museum After Night Crossing
The Bayeux tapestry safely arrived at the British Museum after a covert night crossing, transported in a specially engineered shock-absorbing crate. The 70-metre embroidery will go on display from September under tightly controlled conditions.
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X-Rated Reading at the British Museum: Erotica Study
Jill Lewis recounts her 1970s experience reading erotic surrealist literature under supervision in the British Museum's Reading Room, highlighting the word 'Fie!'
Readers relive legendary gigs: Free, Beatles, Rostropovich
Readers share memories of iconic live performances, including Free's power-cut gig, Beatles' screaming fans, and a Beethoven marathon by Rostropovich and Richter.
Bon Jovi review – poignant return after vocal cord surgery
Jon Bon Jovi and band make a sturdy return at Madison Square Garden after vocal cord surgery, with a hit-packed show full of emotion and gratitude.
20 photos of the week: US anniversary, Khamenei funeral, heatwave
The US 250th anniversary, Ali Khamenei's funeral, Europe's third heatwave, World Cup matches, and more captured by photojournalists worldwide.
Jedward spotted at My Chemical Romance Wembley gig
My Chemical Romance fans were shocked to see Jedward dancing in the crowd at their Wembley Stadium show, part of the Long Live the Black Parade tour.
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Sarabande Foundation opens new art hub in Tottenham
The Sarabande Foundation, founded by Alexander McQueen, has opened a new affordable art studio in Tottenham with 14 workshops, a public gallery, and café.
1% Club's final question stumps viewers
Only three out of a record 12 contestants solved the final 1% question on The 1% Club, an anagram revealing the word 'FISHMONGER'. Viewers at home were also baffled.
Bonnie Tyler earned little from Total Eclipse of the Heart
Bonnie Tyler, who died aged 75, earned minimal royalties from Total Eclipse of the Heart because she didn't write the song. All publishing rights belong to Jim Steinman.
Buckingham Palace Picture Gallery doubles art display with masterpieces
Buckingham Palace’s Picture Gallery now displays 120 paintings, up from 63, after a 'once-in-a-generation' re-hang featuring works by Caravaggio, Rembrandt, and Zoffany.
Bayeux Tapestry Returns to UK After 900 Years
The Bayeux Tapestry arrived at the British Museum on July 10, 2026, with 7.5 million tickets expected to be sold for the historic exhibition starting September 10.
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Channel 5 presenter's awkward Bonnie Tyler death announcement
Channel 5 presenter Dani Sinha fumbled Bonnie Tyler's death announcement, misnaming her hit 'Total Eclipse of the Heart' and rolling her eyes on air, sparking viewer criticism.
17 London buildings win RIBA National Awards 2026
London dominates the RIBA National Awards 2026 with 17 winning buildings, from Sadler's Wells East to the Natural History Museum's Urban Nature Project.
Nolan's Pub Demolished and Rebuilt in £12m Project
Nolan's, a historic Victorian darts pub in Lambeth, is being demolished and rebuilt as part of a £12 million development, retaining the pub with upgraded facilities and adding 14 new apartments.
Sam Smith London Coliseum residency: 8 nights in September
Sam Smith will perform 8 nights at London Coliseum from September 8-19, 2026, supporting new album 'Hazel Eyes'. Tickets on general sale July 10 at 10am.
Mollie King and Stuart Broad join Celebrity Gogglebox
Mollie King and husband Stuart Broad are the new faces on Celebrity Gogglebox, weeks after the Radio 1 DJ collapsed and was hospitalised.
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Emmerdale star Kevin Mathurin praises newcomer Casey Al-Shaqsy
Emmerdale's Kevin Mathurin, who plays Charles Anderson, shared a sweet Instagram post celebrating newcomer Casey Al-Shaqsy, calling her a joy to work with.
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