Writers withdraw from Hay festival over María Corina Machado invite
At least three writers pull out of Hay festival Cartagena in protest at Nobel laureate María Corina Machado's support for US intervention in Venezuela. Discover the controversy.
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New Jane Goodall Earth Medal Announced by Starmus Festival
The Starmus festival, co-founded by Brian May, announces a new award honouring the late Jane Goodall. The medal will recognise global efforts to improve the planet, with the first winners revealed in October 2025.
Sleepless in Seattle Live Orchestra Show in London 2026
Tom Hanks & Meg Ryan's classic rom-com 'Sleepless in Seattle' gets its first live concert performance at London's Royal Festival Hall on Valentine's Day 2026. Book tickets now.
Junior Doctors Strike Amid NHS Winter Flu Crisis
NHS hospitals cancel 38,500 appointments as junior doctors begin a five-day strike after rejecting a government pay offer, compounding a record flu outbreak. Health leaders call for urgent mediation.
Spain investigates lab leak in African swine fever outbreak
Spanish authorities are investigating if a research facility leak caused the African swine fever outbreak near Barcelona, threatening the nation's vital pork export industry. Read the latest developments.
Mulletfest 2025: Australia's Ultimate Hair Celebration
From 1-metre extreme mullets to toddler categories, Mulletfest 2025 in Kurri Kurri, NSW, celebrated the iconic hairstyle with bogan games, tyre lifting, and family fun. See the winners.
Vomiting bug outbreak hits AIDAdiva world cruise
A norovirus outbreak has infected over 100 passengers and crew on the AIDAdiva's 133-day world cruise. The CDC is monitoring as the ship continues its journey. Read the latest updates.
Michael Caine retires for fourth time at 92
Legendary actor Michael Caine, 92, appears to retire for a fourth time while accepting a lifetime achievement award at the Red Sea International Film Festival in Saudi Arabia.
Aldgate in Winter Festival 2025: Dates & Highlights
The 9th Aldgate in Winter Festival is back on 4th & 5th December with a lantern parade, community feast, live music, and festive workshops. Join the free celebration in Aldgate Square.
London Sports Festival 2025 Attracts Over 30,000 Participants
The Central London Alliance's 2025 Sports Festival concluded a five-month run, engaging over 30,000 people and revitalising central London's public spaces. Discover how sport drove economic recovery.
New Vaccine Trial After 2024 Whooping Cough Outbreak
A new nasal spray vaccine trial begins in the UK following a deadly 2024 whooping cough outbreak. Learn the symptoms and why this development is crucial for public health.
Panahi's New Film Exposes Iranian Brutality at Cannes
Jailed Iranian director Jafar Panahi premieres a darkly comic critique of state violence and bribery at Cannes. His film 'It Was Just an Accident' hits UK cinemas 5 December.
Jodie Foster calls acting 'a cruel job' she never chose
At the Marrakech film festival, Jodie Foster reflects on her child actor start, the dangers for young performers, and why she'd never choose the profession now.
Swine Fever Outbreak in Spain Threatens Pork Exports
Spanish authorities deploy hundreds to contain an African swine fever outbreak near Barcelona, linked to contaminated food. The nation's €8.8bn pork export industry faces immediate risk.
Iran sentences director Jafar Panahi to prison and travel ban
Acclaimed Iranian film-maker Jafar Panahi, 65, receives a one-year prison sentence and two-year travel ban for 'propaganda activities'. His lawyer confirms an appeal will be filed. Read the latest.
Philharmonia Premieres Fazıl Say's 'Mother Earth'
The Philharmonia Orchestra, under Santtu-Matias Rouvali, premiered Fazıl Say's 'Mother Earth' at London's Royal Festival Hall. Read our review of this powerful climate-themed concerto.
Reading & Leeds 2026 headliners announced in historic move
Reading and Leeds Festival unveils its first wave of 2026 headliners, marking the first time in 25 years all top acts are British or Irish. Leeds Main Stage also expands to Thursday.
Japanese Singer Stopped Mid-Performance in Shanghai
Japanese singer Maki Otsuki was forced to halt her Shanghai performance amid souring Japan-China relations. Discover how cultural events are being cancelled.
Opera Legend Sir Donald McIntyre Dies Aged 93
The opera world mourns Sir Donald McIntyre, the celebrated New Zealand-born bass-baritone who became a Wagnerian legend at Bayreuth and Covent Garden. Discover his remarkable career.
Medieval Skin Disease Outbreak in UK Schools
Multiple Devon schools report scabies outbreaks as parents receive warnings. Learn about symptoms, treatment and why this Victorian-era disease is spreading.
Benedetti's super-polished jam session wows London
Violinist Nicola Benedetti delivered a captivating evening of musical canapés at the Royal Albert Hall with her unconventional ensemble. A celebration of a virtuoso still at the top of her game.
Top 2026 Music Festivals: Lineups & Tickets Guide
Your essential guide to 2026's hottest UK and European music festivals. From Glastonbury's break to exclusive Lily Allen shows, discover lineups, dates and how to get tickets.
Mumford & Sons to play BST Hyde Park in July 2026
Mumford & Sons confirmed for BST Hyde Park on July 4, 2026. Get dates, ticket details, and full lineup info for the star-studded London summer festival.
Sirāt: Overpraised Cannes Film Divides Audiences
Oliver Laxe's Cannes prize-winning film Sirāt, starring Sergi López, divides critics with its desert quest narrative. Is this the year's most overpraised movie? Read our review.
Gaza tent camps flooded by heavy rainstorms
Heavy rainstorms flood thousands of tents in Gaza, displacing families and raising disease fears. Israel continues to limit aid trucks as winter approaches. Read more on the crisis.
Huddersfield Music Festival Opens with Bold Performances
The Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival launched its 2025 programme with groundbreaking concerts featuring experimental works and world premieres. Discover the cutting-edge sounds reshaping British classical music.
Pub gets zero hygiene rating after food poisoning outbreak
A Welsh pub receives zero food hygiene rating after 50 diners fell ill from contaminated Sunday roast. Health officials confirm clostridium perfringens outbreak. Read the full investigation.
Controversial South London Festival Plans Two Weekends
Peckham's GALA Festival could expand to two weekends in 2025, featuring Afrobeats and Mahrajan events, despite local opposition over noise and park damage.
UK Entertainment Guide: Wicked Finale & Stranger Things
Discover this week's top UK entertainment. Ariana Grande dazzles in Wicked: For Good, Stranger Things' final season begins, and major art exhibitions open. Plan your week now!
New H3N2 flu strain sparks early UK outbreak
The UK faces an unusually early flu season dominated by the new H3N2 strain. Health officials urge eligible individuals to get vaccinated. Learn the key symptoms and protection advice.
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