The BBC board is set to appoint former Google executive Matt Brittin as its next director general, with discussions this week. Brittin, who led Google in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, emerges as the favorite to replace Tim Davie amid digital challe
Demolition of the Pulse nightclub in Orlando has begun, marking a symbolic end to years of debate. A $12 million memorial with a reflection pool will be built, with completion scheduled for fall 2027.
Rydal Mount, William Wordsworth's residence for 37 years, has been secured for public access by the Wordsworth Trust after being marketed for £2.5 million, ensuring preservation despite declining visitor numbers.
Jennifer M Kroot's documentary Hunky Jesus, narrated by George Takei, premieres at BFI Flare festival, showcasing San Francisco's outrageous Easter talent contest organized by queer drag nuns.
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The Guardian has issued corrections and clarifications regarding an opinion piece about pro-Palestinian activism and the vandalism of a Gail's bakery in London, removing references to avoid misunderstanding.
Princeton University Art Museum showcases Willem de Kooning's transformative 1945-50 period, featuring 18 paintings that capture his journey between figuration and abstraction.
The BBC World Service will receive an additional £11 million annually for three years in a government settlement aimed at countering global disinformation, though BBC insiders warn inflation may erode the increase.
Sarah Power's impressive play at Soho Theatre explores living history and the haunting past through a castle gift shop team, delivering a tender yet shattering narrative.
Seoul raises terror alert and deploys thousands of police ahead of BTS's massive comeback concert, with over 260,000 fans expected to attend.
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Six writers, including Derek Owusu and Seán Hewitt, are finalists for the £20,000 Dylan Thomas Prize, celebrating fiction by authors under 39. The shortlist features novels and poetry collections exploring themes of love, mental health, and identity.
The Guardian presents Sudoku puzzle number 7,247, a hard-level challenge requiring players to fill a grid with numbers 1 to 9 in rows, columns, and 3x3 boxes. Solutions are available in subsequent print editions.
Research by a University of Cambridge historian analyzes medieval chess sets and manuscripts, uncovering a vision of equality and intellectual exchange that transcended race and religion.
Season two of Last One Laughing UK delivers transcendent comedy with Bob Mortimer, David Mitchell, and a stellar cast in this hilarious reality competition.
Rumors swirl about Zendaya and Tom Holland's marital status after cryptic clues and AI-generated images. Explore the facts behind the gen Z power couple's private life.
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Scottish rock band the Twilight Sad returns with 'It's the Long Goodbye,' a raw album born from personal trauma, featuring Robert Smith of the Cure.
Discover Rachel Roddy's recipe for spaghetti with mushrooms, soft cheese, and herbs, a simple supper with deep flavors and a silky texture from creamy cheese.
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Emily Hawworth-Booth's debut novel Mare delves into a woman's profound connection with a horse, weaving themes of childlessness, creativity, and care in a deeply moving narrative.
London Camera Exchange has unveiled the winners of its 2026 Photographer of the Year competition, with Sophia Spurgin taking the top prize. The contest attracted nearly 14,500 entries across 14 categories, highlighting its status as a premier UK photograp
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A new exhibition reveals how 19th-century British photographers attempted to classify Indian people as 'types' for imperial control, yet the subjects' nobility shines through.
Maciej Drygas's archival documentary 'Trains' explores how steam locomotives revolutionized society while leading humanity off the rails, from wartime destruction to cultural transformation.
A controversy erupts as experts allege the Vienna Philharmonic's performance of Florence Price's 'Rainbow Waltz' was a forgery, with re-orchestration erasing her unique musical voice.
Oscar-nominated French animator Ugo Bienvenu discusses his eco-fable Arco, self-funding challenges, and why he refuses Hollywood's big-budget pressure despite offers.
Inside the École Van der Kelen-Logelain, a 130-year-old Brussels institution where students endure a punishing schedule to master vanishing trompe l'oeil painting techniques. Discover why artists worldwide still flock to this unique, family-run workshop.
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Michael Hall's 'A Queer Inheritance' uncovers the LGBTQ+ figures who shaped the National Trust, arguing its roots are deeply gay, amidst recent controversies over vegan scones.
Polly Findlay's film adaptation of Bernard MacLaverty's novel delivers a raw, brilliantly acted portrait of a marriage in crisis during a winter Amsterdam trip.
US rapper Afroman has been found not liable in a lawsuit filed by Ohio police, who claimed his comedic videos using home raid footage invaded their privacy and caused distress.
Russell T Davies's award-winning TV series It's a Sin, about friendship during the 1980s Aids crisis, is being adapted into a dance production by Rambert. The show will be choreographed by Benoit Swan Pouffer, with Davies and Pet Shop Boys as executive pr
Young people in Mexico are using AI on TikTok to transform into agents of the brutal 1970s DFS secret police, sparking debate about glorifying corruption and violence.
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John Woo's 1989 Hong Kong action masterpiece 'The Killer' returns to UK cinemas, blending maximalist violence with surreal sentimentality in a gun-filled melodrama starring Chow Yun-fat.
