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.
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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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.
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.
A 77-year-old Buddhist monk endured a four-day ordeal trapped upside down in a narrow cave in Thailand. Discover how rescuers performed the dramatic operation.
Thailand has conducted airstrikes against Cambodia in a major escalation of a long-running border dispute. One Thai soldier killed, thousands evacuated. Read the latest.
Thai military jets strike Cambodian positions in a disputed border region, escalating a long-standing territorial dispute. Tensions flare as both sides claim sovereignty.
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.
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.
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.
Thai authorities seize assets worth over $300m and issue 42 arrest warrants targeting a Chinese-Cambodian tycoon and associates linked to transnational online fraud networks. Read the full investigation.
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.
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.
A 34-year-old British tourist was stabbed in the arm during a fight outside a popular Phuket beach club. Police are reviewing CCTV as safety concerns grow following a series of tourist incidents. Read the latest.
Cyclones and extreme weather have killed over 1,300 people across Sri Lanka, Indonesia, and Thailand. Rescue efforts continue as hundreds remain missing. Read the latest updates.
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.
Monsoon rains and cyclones have devastated parts of Asia, killing over 1,100. Survivors in Indonesia and Thailand describe terrifying escapes as floods swept away homes and bridges.
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.
Catastrophic flooding across South and Southeast Asia has killed over 1,100 people, with hundreds missing. Rescue efforts continue as communities face devastation. Read the latest updates.
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.
Rescue efforts intensify as cyclones and extreme flooding devastate Sri Lanka, Indonesia, and Thailand, with the death toll exceeding 1,000. Authorities warn of ongoing dangers.
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.
Rescue operations intensify across Asia as extreme weather claims over 1,000 lives. Get the latest on the floods in Sri Lanka, Indonesia, and Thailand.
Catastrophic flooding and landslides across Southeast Asia have killed over 1,000 people. Rescue teams are in a desperate race against time to find survivors. Follow the latest developments here.
Devastating floods and landslides across Indonesia and Thailand have killed over 600. Rescue teams race against time as hundreds remain missing and thousands are displaced.
Catastrophic flooding and landslides have claimed over 600 lives across Indonesia and Thailand, with Sri Lanka reporting 200+ cyclone deaths. Rescue efforts continue.
Japanese singer Maki Otsuki was forced to halt her Shanghai performance amid souring Japan-China relations. Discover how cultural events are being cancelled.
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.
Devastating floods and landslides across Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia have claimed over 350 lives as rescue operations continue. Learn how climate change is intensifying monsoon seasons.
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.