Georg Baselitz, Artist Who Faced Nazi Past, Dies at 88
Georg Baselitz, the German artist known for confronting Nazism and communism through provocative works like a masturbating Hitler, has died at 88. His art forced Germany to face its history.
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Hood Hill: Stories from a North Yorkshire Summit
From Satanic legends to a 1954 plane crash, Hood Hill in North Yorkshire accumulates tales. Explore the folklore and history of this magnetic summit.
Man Returns Medieval Tiles Stolen as Boy 60 Years Later
Simon White, now 68, returned three 13th-century clay tiles he took from Wenlock Priory as a nine-year-old. The fragments, including a rare dragon motif, were found in a toffee tin.
Festival of Britain: A Divided Nation's Dazzling Legacy
Michael Billington revisits the 1951 Festival of Britain, exploring its impact on a divided nation and its lasting legacy in arts and culture.
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Historic North London Walk with Scenic Cemetery and Pub
Explore Highgate Cemetery's lush spring beauty, historic graves, and nearby 17th-century pub The Flask with a beer garden. Perfect for a weekend stroll.
Banksy Claims Massive New Statue in Central London
A large statue of a man with a flag blinding his eyes has appeared in central London, claimed by Banksy as his latest artwork, sparking public interest.
Oxford Humanities Hub: £185m, Polished, Funded by Trump Ally
Oxford's new £185m humanities centre, funded by billionaire Stephen Schwarzman, promises cultural clout but risks blandness. A look inside the controversial project.
Chornobyl 40 Years On: Inside Guardian Weekly
A look inside the Guardian Weekly's special report on the 40th anniversary of the Chornobyl disaster.
King Charles's Congress Speech: Crafting and Subtext
An analysis of how King Charles's address to the US Congress was written, its political subtext, and the teamwork behind the carefully crafted speech.
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Aparicio Painting Returns to Prado After 150 Years
José Aparicio's 'The Year of the Famine in Madrid' returns to the Prado after 150 years, highlighting shifts in taste and politics.
Rendlesham Forest UFO Incident: The Perfect Storm
In 1980, US airmen reported a UFO encounter in Rendlesham Forest, UK. With military witnesses, radar evidence, and radiation readings, it remains one of the most compelling UFO cases.
Hulme Hippodrome: From Stars to Decay
Once a vibrant venue hosting Eric and Ernie and a boxing kangaroo, Hulme Hippodrome now lies in disrepair, home only to pigeons.
Desmond Morris: Oxford United Logo Designer Dies
Desmond Morris, known for creating Oxford United's iconic ox head logo, has died. He was a season ticket holder, director, and vice-chairman of the club.
Letters: Extraterrestrial Life Quest Deserves Serious Consideration
Readers respond to Daniel Lavelle's alien-chasing article, arguing that serious research and policy developments warrant a more open-minded view on UFOs and UAP.
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Robin Species Error Corrected in Bird Article
A correction for an error in a bird article about robins: European robin is not a thrush but a flycatcher. Other recent article corrections listed.
Dogs' Brains Shrank After Domestication, But Not Dumber
Study finds dogs' brains began shrinking at least 5,000 years ago, but experts say domestication made them better at understanding humans, not less intelligent.
Iran Freedom Congress Unites Exiled Opposition in London
A new umbrella group, the Iran Freedom Congress, met in London to unite exiled opposition groups, aiming to support democratic forces inside Iran amid ongoing war and repression.
Palantir's Pompous Plans for World Domination
Palantir has released its ambitious and unsettling plans for global control, sparking concerns about privacy and power. The company's vision is both honest and alarming.
Belfast Lyric Theatre: 75 Years of Peace and Creativity
As Belfast's Lyric Theatre marks 75 years, artistic director Jimmy Fay reflects on its history, from founder Mary O'Malley's vision to recent hits like 'Agreement' and plans for the anniversary year.
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Trump's 'Freedom Trucks': A Skewed Tribute to US History
A look inside Donald Trump's six mobile museums celebrating a white, Christian version of American history ahead of the nation's 250th birthday.
Metro Daily Cartoon by Guy Venables - April 28
Guy Venables' daily cartoon for Metro on April 28, 2026, with links to order prints and related news stories.
Attenborough Still Appalled by Caiman Shooting 70 Years Ago
Sir David Attenborough, turning 100 next month, recalls being 'appalled' after shooting a caiman in the 1950s during filming of Zoo Quest in Guyana.
15-Tonne Foremast Lifted from HMS Victory in Restoration
A 30-strong team removed the 23-metre wrought iron foremast from Nelson's flagship HMS Victory as part of a £42m conservation project at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.
Queen Elizabeth II Garden Opens in London
A new two-acre garden in Regent's Park, dedicated to Queen Elizabeth II, opens as a wildlife refuge with wildflower meadows, swift boxes, and climate-resilient design.
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Zine Creators Resist AI in Handmade Art Form
Artists and writers argue the scrappy, handmade nature of zines is incompatible with artificial intelligence, sparking a cultural clash in underground publishing.
Deborah Mailman on Racism, Loss, and Wolfram
Deborah Mailman discusses her role in Warwick Thornton's frontier western Wolfram, reflects on her parents, the failed Voice referendum, and the rise of cruelty and racism.
Hackney disinfecting station tops endangered list
A Grade II listed former disinfecting station in Hackney, built in 1901, has been named England's most at-risk building by the Victorian Society.
Owner of 'Prettiest Street' Home Sparks Fresh Fury
Metin Dener continues renovations on Rosemary Cottage in Bibury, adding an outdoor fireplace and underground car park, despite council objections and resident anger over the 'monstrosity'.
Trump Wants to Move Into Buckingham Palace After Cousin Reveal
Donald Trump says he will speak to King Charles about moving into Buckingham Palace after research claims they are distant cousins, 15 generations apart.
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Lost Grave of 15 Orphans Found After Century
A long-lost gravesite of 15 orphans from Dr Barnardo's Home for Little Incurables has been discovered in a sunken cemetery in Bradford after more than 100 years.
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