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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Global Showcase: Readers' Best Photographs Revealed
Explore a stunning global gallery from Guardian readers, featuring tender deer in Oxfordshire, St Paul's Cathedral, and historic sites in Iraq. Discover the stories behind the images.
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.
Franco-British photographer Ed Alcock exhibition in Paris
An exhibition of Franco-British photographer Ed Alcock's work, exploring Brexit, adolescence and working-class memory, runs at the Bibliothèque nationale de France until March 2026.
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.
Photographer's winning phone picture captures London moment
Photographer Ahmad Mansour reveals the story behind his award-winning mobile phone image, a spontaneous shot of a London street scene. Discover how he captured the perfect moment.
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.
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.
Photographer Jack Lueders-Booth's American Biker Portraits
Explore the raw and intimate portraits of American motorcycling culture by photographer Jack Lueders-Booth. Discover the stories behind the leather and chrome.
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.
Readers' Best Photographs: A Global Snapshot
Explore a stunning collection of Guardian readers' best photographs from around the world, featuring a stylish Parisian dog, a poised pigeon in Glasgow, and the Northern Lights in Iceland. Click to see the full gallery.
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.
Photos of the Day: Autumn Maples and Frankfurt Fog
Monday's stunning visual selection captures fiery autumn maples and the ethereal fog enveloping Frankfurt. Explore the day's most compelling photography now.
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.
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.
Photographer Bob Kauders dies aged 74
Celebrating the life and work of Bob Kauders, the acclaimed photographer who documented marginalised communities across Britain and beyond through powerful imagery.
Nature inFocus 2025 Photography Winners Announced
Discover the breathtaking winners of the Nature inFocus 2025 photography competition, showcasing stunning wildlife images from flamingos in Dubai to Arctic wolves in Canada.
2025 BirdLife Australia Photography Award Winners
Discover the stunning winners of the 2025 BirdLife Australia photography awards, from a preening brush turkey to a wise cassowary. These captivating images support vital bird conservation programmes across Australia.
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.
Royal Photographic Society 2025 Award Winners
Discover the stunning winners of the Royal Photographic Society 2025 International Photography Awards, featuring breathtaking landscape and portrait photography.
Striking iPhone photo wins award at Kumbh Mela
Indian photographer Divyanshu Verma's award-winning phone picture, shot on iPhone 15 Plus at the Maha Kumbh Mela, proves powerful storytelling needs emotion, not expensive gear.
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