Russian Rooftoppers Arrested at Empire State Building
Two Russian 'rooftoppers' were arrested after climbing the Empire State Building's spire and unfurling a peace banner. They face burglary, trespass, and endangerment charges.
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Enemies and Rascals: US freedom born bad? Artangel review
Terence Gower's Artangel sound installation at Maughan Library revisits US-Canada tensions from 1775-76, drawing parallels to Trump's threats, but lacks drama.
Mohawk Institute school becomes museum in Ontario
The former Mohawk Institute residential school in Ontario has reopened as a museum, aiming to document the horrors of Canada's residential school system and preserve survivors' stories for public education.
First Edition of Jane Austen's Emma on Display in Melbourne
A 210-year-old first edition of Jane Austen's Emma, acquired by the State Library of Victoria, is now on display in Melbourne, part of an initiative to redress gender imbalance in rare books.
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David Powell, Inter-Action backbone, dies at 78
David Powell, finance director and later chair of Inter-Action charity, has died aged 78. He oversaw the UK's first purpose-built community arts centre and shaped arts funding policy.
Bevis Marks synagogue creates guide to protect from skyscrapers
Bevis Marks Synagogue, founded in 1701 and older than St Paul's, launches guiding principles for developers to safeguard its future and protect rituals like Kiddush Levana.
Dutch slavery victims at least 3.3 million, research finds
At least 3.3 million people were enslaved by the Netherlands, far exceeding the 600,000 figure used in official apologies, new research claims.
Adoption gives many children a good chance, say readers
Readers respond to a letter about forced adoptions, arguing adoption remains a positive outcome for many children despite societal pressures in the past.
Carlo Ginzburg, microhistory pioneer, dies at 87
Italian historian Carlo Ginzburg, who revolutionized history with microhistory and 'The Cheese and the Worms', has died aged 87. He championed marginalized voices and detail over grand narratives.
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James Graham short film explores English identity
Ahead of England's first World Cup knockout game, Ian McKellen and James Graham release 'Love Letter to England', exploring shared identity and community bonds.
David Bowie archive to tour UK with over 100 artefacts
More than 100 pieces from the V&A's David Bowie archive, including Ziggy Stardust costumes and his childhood saxophone, will tour UK venues from Dundee to Bristol starting November 2026.
Coventry Cathedral glass screen cracked in music event accident
A cracked angel panel in John Hutton's west screen at Coventry Cathedral, damaged during a music event setup, sparks concerns about risks from hosting outside events.
New Clue in Ark of the Covenant Mystery
Archaeologists in Shiloh have uncovered a wall of a monumental building that may have housed the Ark of the Covenant, strengthening the biblical case.
Duke of York's Theatre becomes Tom Stoppard Theatre
London's Duke of York's Theatre has been renamed the Tom Stoppard Theatre, honoring the late playwright. The change takes effect now, with signage updated over weeks.
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Strand named best London visit spot, not tourist hotspots
Time Out named the Strand the best place to visit in London in 2026, beating Buckingham Palace and Trafalgar Square, citing its culture and history.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
Nicola Peltz's 'dream sister' post seen as dig at Harper Beckham
Nicola Peltz appeared to snub sister-in-law Harper Beckham by calling new sister-in-law Kenya Kinski-Jones her 'dream sister', two years after using the same phrase for Harper.
Journey into Spain's Cave Paintings with Expert
For tens of thousands of years, Palaeolithic cave paintings in Spain remained unseen. A leading expert guides a journey to these astonishing artworks, rediscovered for their vivid beauty.
Starwatch: Ophiuchus the serpent bearer
Spot the large constellation Ophiuchus this week as the nearly full moon sits in Sagittarius's teapot. The constellation has differing classical backstories.
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East German artist Gabriele Stötzer gets first major show
Gabriele Stötzer, a radical East German artist, gets her first major exhibition at Berlin's Martin Gropius Bau, featuring 150 works and celebrating her defiance of the GDR regime.
Trekking Spain's Picos de Europa: Living Mountain Culture
Discover the Picos de Europa: a landscape of peaks, wildflowers, chamois, and resilient cheesemakers. A hike reveals contradictions, from a WWII gun turret hut to ancient traditions.
Father Alberto and the Flying Girl Review: Medieval Madness
Timothy X Atack's novel follows a parish priest caring for the mentally afflicted in 1474, blending antic comedy with serious moral themes in a fable-like narrative.
Archivists aim to finish Welles' Don Quixote by 2028
A consortium of European film archivists hopes to complete Orson Welles' Don Quixote project, using 30 hours of footage from three countries, with a target release by 2028.
David Kemp obituary: artist of playful strangeness
In 2003, David Kemp's exhibition Uncertain Instruments at the Lowry in Salford featured dancing frogs and a violin, inspired by Galvani's discovery of animal electricity.
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Brookside legends reunite after 23 years looking sensational
Brookside cast members reunited on the MV Royal Daffodil for a star-studded party, celebrating the iconic Channel 4 soap that ended in 2003.
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