Culture news Scholars revisit Amir Temur beyond military legacy New academic research highlights the Timurid era as a structured system of scientific and cultural development. An international conference brought together global experts to reassess primary sources and expand cooperation on historical research and preservation. 14/04/2026
Culture news New poll reveals the identity of the most popular person in America Politicians don't fare too well... Neither does an American businessman who co-founded the social media service Facebook... But no one can argue with the legend at the top spot. 14/04/2026
Culture news Oasis to Sade: Meet the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2026 The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its class of 2026, with Phil Collins, Iron Maiden, Oasis, Sade and Wu-Tang Clan among the names being inducted. 14/04/2026
Culture news Celebrities speak out against Donald Trump’s AI Jesus image It’s the now-deleted AI image that has sparked heated criticism and accusations of blasphemy, with Jon Stewart calling out Trump for the explanation behind the image, and Jack White slamming Christians who continue to support Trump – dubbing him the “worst American of all time.” 14/04/2026
Culture news ‘Block the merger’: Hollywood A-listers vs Paramount-Warner deal More than 1,000 film and TV stars and creatives, including Joaquin Phoenix, Emma Thompson and Javier Bardem, issued an open letter opposing Paramount Skydance’s pending acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. 14/04/2026
Culture news Genetic analysis reveals secret of Otto I, Roman-German emperor Just a few days after the coffin was opened, researchers reported that the bones likely belonged to a man of about 60, unusually tall for the Middle Ages. 14/04/2026
Culture news The Rolling Stones are back with new single 'Rough and Twisted' The legendary British rock band has released a new track as a vinyl-only exclusive, under the name “The Cockroaches.” 14/04/2026
Culture news Massive Attack’s Robert Del Naja arrested at Palestine Action protest Massive Attack frontman Robert Del Naja was among 500 people arrested at Palestine Action protest in London this weekend. The celebrated trip-hop musician said he wanted to attend the protest despite the consequences a potential arrest could have on his career and touring. 13/04/2026
Culture news What House Are You From?: a documentary about time, memory and family Portuguese-Spanish film director and artist Ana Pérez-Quiroga focuses on her mother's memories in her documentary, 'What House Are You From? The film delves into the life of Angelita who was taken from Spain to the then Soviet Union at the age of four, during the civil war. 13/04/2026
Culture news ‘Sickening’: Donald Trump plans for ‘Arc de Trump’ blasted online If approved, Donald Trump's “Triumphal Arch” would be taller than both the US Capitol building and the Lincoln Memorial. 13/04/2026
Culture news EU threatens to cut funding over Russian pavilion at Venice Biennale In a letter addressed to the president of the Venice Biennale, the European Commission has threatened to freeze €2 million to the cultural institution in response to the reopening of the Russian pavilion. 13/04/2026
Culture news Britney Spears enters rehab facility weeks after alleged DUI arrest Britney Spears has voluntarily entered a rehab clinic following her alleged DUI (Drinking Under the Influence) arrest on 4 March. 13/04/2026
Culture news Iconic Bollywood singer Asha Bhosle dies aged 92 Asha Bhosle, one of the most celebrated Indian singers of all time and one the most versatile Bollywood artists, has died. 13/04/2026
Culture news New report suggests Christopher Columbus was from Galician nobility For the first time, a new scientific study has provided genetic evidence that points to Christopher Columbus having descended from Galician nobility in Spain and specifically from the Sotomayor lineage. 13/04/2026
Culture news The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week Netflix's hit series Beef returns for season 2 while London's V&A East celebrates British Black music in a landmark new exhibition. Here's what else to look out for this week. 13/04/2026
Culture news Sensational find: Archaeologists recover 1000 objects from Swiss lake In Lake Neuchâtel in Switzerland, archaeologists have recovered a shipload of more than 1,000 very well preserved ceramic artefacts and swords dating from 20 to 50 AD. To avoid looting, the spectacular find was initially kept secret. 12/04/2026
Culture news Fancy a Picasso for €100? Enter a raffle for Alzheimer's research A Paris raffle is offering a Picasso for €100 a ticket, with proceeds expected to raise millions for Alzheimer’s research. 10/04/2026
Culture news Bafta apologises over N-word incident after independent review The review found no malicious intent but identified clear structural failures. It comes days after the BBC also admitted its broadcast of the slur breached its own editorial standards. 10/04/2026
Culture news Mr Nobody rallies against Russia: Pavel Talankin on leaving Moscow In an exclusive interview, Paval Talankin, winner of the 2026 Best Documentary Oscar, tells Euronews about live outside his Russian homeland and the "discarded" generation for whom he made 'Mr Nobody Against Putin'. 10/04/2026
Culture news Here's how you could own a piece of the Eiffel Tower The staircase, which once connected the tower's second and third floors, is estimated to fetch between €120,000 and €150,000. 10/04/2026
Culture news Space music: NASA reveals Artemis II crew’s wake-up songs playlist Ever wondered what astronauts listen to in the mornings, 406,771 kilometers from Earth? 10/04/2026
Culture news Controversial US hip-hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa dies aged 68 "His vision transformed the Bronx into the birthplace of a culture that now reaches every corner of the world," said American rapper and producer Kurtis Walker (aka Kurtis Blow), who heads labor advocacy group The Hip Hop Alliance. 10/04/2026
Culture news World Press Photo 2026: Fires, war and migration mark celebrated award A total of 42 incredible photographers have been chosen to vye for the overall 2026 World Press Photo Award. The longlist of regional winners portrays everything from the fires in Galicia to the protests in Madagascar. The photo of the year will be announced on 23 April in Amsterdam. 10/04/2026
Culture news K-poptastic! BTS begin world domination tour with South Korea show South Korean megapop stars BTS start their world tour in South Korea and with 85 countries in their sights some music analysts expecting it to outperform Taylor Swift's major money spinning Eras Tour. 09/04/2026
Culture news A fan's recordings of over 10,000 concerts are being preserved online A music fan from Chicago taped thousands of concerts over four decades. These recordings are now being uploaded to an online archive that can be freely accessed. 09/04/2026
Culture news 'Infantile name calling': George Clooney responds to White House slur The White House has lashed out at Oscar winner George Clooney for criticising Donald Trump’s threats to Iran: “The only person committing war crimes is George Clooney for his awful movies and terrible acting ability.” Now, the actor has responded, calling the comments “infantile name calling”. 09/04/2026
Culture news Fancy joining Björk for this year’s total solar eclipse? Billed as the Echolalia Festival, the one-day event sits in the path of totality of the total solar eclipse on 12 August. 09/04/2026
Culture news Rome Colosseum renovation reveals structures hidden for centuries Visitors to Rome's Colosseum now have a new chance to step back into history thanks to a renovation project that's unearthed several entrance columns that have been buried for hundreds of years. 09/04/2026
Culture news 'Ketamine Queen' jailed for 15 years over Matthew Perry drugs death Perry, 54, had openly struggled for decades with addictions, but had appeared to colleagues to be beating his demons when he died in 2023. 08/04/2026
Culture news 'Holy Grail' for Oasis fans goes up for auction Noel Gallagher's signed acoustic guitar used on Oasis' second album '(What’s the Story) Morning Glory?' about to go under the hammer at Sotheby's and could fetch up to £60,000. 08/04/2026
Culture news Viral dead air: Artemis II astronauts give Trump the silent treatment A clip of the Artemis II crew’s silence to Donald Trump's praise and ranting has gone viral. 08/04/2026
Business Bill Ackman proposes €56 billion acquisition of Universal Music Group Billionaire investor Bill Ackman has proposed a €56 billion deal to merge Universal Music Group with a US acquisition vehicle, delivering shareholders a 78% premium and a potential New York Stock Exchange listing. 07/04/2026
Culture news Viral sensation explained: What's with the Angine de Poitrine hype? Angine de Poitrine have conquered the internet in a matter of weeks with their alien polka-dotted get-up and experimental math rock. Their recent YouTube video made them a viral sensation. Another here-today-gone-tomorrow act? Or are they the real deal? 07/04/2026
Culture news Wireless Festival cancelled as government blocks Kanye West UK entry Controversial American rapper Kanye 'Ye' West has been blocked from entering the UK to perform at the Wireless music festival after a mounting backlash over his planned summer headline slot. Now, the 2026 edition of the Wireless Festival has been axed. 07/04/2026
Culture news Ex-Migos rapper Offset 'stable' after being gunned down in Florida US rapper Offset is reportedly in a stable condition after being shot at Seminole Hard Rock in Hollywood, Florida. It comes four years after his cousin Takeoff, another member of the popular hip-hop trio Migos, was fatal gunned down in Texas in 2022. 07/04/2026
Culture news Kanye West backlash intensifies in UK as rapper issues statement Wireless Festival organiser has defended the booking of Kanye 'Ye' West for this summer’s headline slot, while more sponsors drop out of the festival. Questions remain over whether the controversial rapper will be able to enter the UK. West has now issued a statement of his own. 07/04/2026
Culture news Going underground (again): Paris catacombs reopen to visitors After five months of work, the famous Parisian ossuary will be offering its many visitors a new, more immersive experience from Wednesday 8 April. 07/04/2026
Culture news All you need is broccoli: Ringo Starr shares the secret to anti-ageing Ringo Starr is about to release his 22nd solo album this month and recently opened up about the secret behind his energy levels... 06/04/2026
Culture news Spanish police find lost 17th-century manuscript for sale online Spanish police recovered a 17th-century velvet guild manuscript that had been missing for a century after spotting it for sale online. The artefact will remain the property of its current owner, but it will now be conserved. 06/04/2026
Culture news Keir Starmer 'concerned' by Kanye West gigs as sponsors drop festival Kanye ‘Ye’ West, who has previously been criticised over his antisemitic remarks, will top the bill for all three nights of the upcoming Wireless Festival in the UK. The Prime Minister has expressed concerns over this booking, and several top tier sponsors are already backing out... 06/04/2026
Culture news The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week Zendaya returns for the third season of young adult drama Euphoria, while a fascinating new French exhibition studies Francis Bacon's later works. Here's what to keep an eye out for this week. 06/04/2026
Culture news Dirt detective digs at German castle ruins without permission Germany's cultural heritage community is embroiled in a row after an amateur archaeologist uncovered an ancient construction. The problem however is that he didn't have permission to dig at the site of Metilstein Castle near Eisenach. 05/04/2026
Culture news Rare Marilyn Monroe artefacts unveiled ahead of Hollywood Icon exhibit Previewed in New York, the Icon Collection brings together clothing, documents and personal artefacts - including Monroe’s final signed cheque and items linked to her famous 1962 performance for President JFK. 05/04/2026
Culture news Why are Catholic and Orthodox Easter celebrations on different dates? To understand why Catholic and Orthodox Christians celebrate Easters on different dates you have to go back more than 400 years, to ten days that didn't exist... 05/04/2026