http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:42:03 +0200 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:42:03 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/29/who-will-be-playing-at-sir-david-attenboroughs-100th-birthday-party http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/29/who-will-be-playing-at-sir-david-attenboroughs-100th-birthday-party Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:41:30 +0200 An upcoming event at London’s Royal Albert Hall will celebrate Sir David Attenborough’s centenary, complete with a music line-up fitting for the momentous occasion. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/29/thats-so-gen-z-one-third-of-younger-people-believe-theyre-psychic-according-to-survey http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/29/thats-so-gen-z-one-third-of-younger-people-believe-theyre-psychic-according-to-survey Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:07:14 +0200 Can you see into the future? If not, maybe you're just too old... http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/29/donald-trumps-regulator-orders-licence-reviews-after-jimmy-kimmels-melania-joke http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/29/donald-trumps-regulator-orders-licence-reviews-after-jimmy-kimmels-melania-joke Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200 Network ABC is under pressure since Kimmel made a joke about Melania Trump three days before the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/29/eurovision-crisis-protesters-in-serbia-urge-boycott-of-contest-over-israels-participation http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/29/eurovision-crisis-protesters-in-serbia-urge-boycott-of-contest-over-israels-participation Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:58:13 +0200 "United by Music"? “A Eurovision without Israel would mean defending the ideals that this event proclaims,” a statement by the protest organizers said. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/28/viral-backfire-melania-trump-called-out-as-hypocrite-after-jimmy-kimmel-joke-criticism http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/28/viral-backfire-melania-trump-called-out-as-hypocrite-after-jimmy-kimmel-joke-criticism Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:26:15 +0200 The First Lady posted that “people like Kimmel shouldn’t have the opportunity to enter our homes each evening to spread hate", following a joke the talkshow host made three days before the shooting incident at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Now, her comments have backfired online... http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/28/hot-chocolate-star-and-you-sexy-thing-co-writer-tony-wilson-dies-aged-89 http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/28/hot-chocolate-star-and-you-sexy-thing-co-writer-tony-wilson-dies-aged-89 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:52:12 +0200 The co-founder, bassist and songwriter of the British soul band Hot Chocolate, best known for hits like 'Brother Louie' and 'You Sexy Thing', has died at the age of 89. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/28/trial-to-begin-for-austrian-man-accused-of-plotting-taylor-swift-concert-attack http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/28/trial-to-begin-for-austrian-man-accused-of-plotting-taylor-swift-concert-attack Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:12:33 +0200 The man accused of plotting to attack one of Taylor Swift’s concerts in Vienna in 2024 pleads guilty. He could be sentenced to up to 20 years in prison. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/28/changing-our-tune-classical-and-jazz-music-are-becoming-less-complicated-study-finds http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/28/changing-our-tune-classical-and-jazz-music-are-becoming-less-complicated-study-finds Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:17:58 +0200 New research suggests traditionally complex Western genres like jazz and classical music have become more simplified in structure over time. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/28/headquarters-of-cervantes-institute-in-utrecht-seized-due-to-spains-debts http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/28/headquarters-of-cervantes-institute-in-utrecht-seized-due-to-spains-debts Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:46:46 +0200 A Dutch court authorised the seizure of the headquarters of the Cervantes Institute in Utrecht for non-payments resulting from the cut in renewables approved by the Spanish government in 2013. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/28/venice-opera-house-la-fenice-fires-music-director-beatrice-venezi-after-offensive-comments http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/28/venice-opera-house-la-fenice-fires-music-director-beatrice-venezi-after-offensive-comments Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:25:43 +0200 Famous Venice opera house Teatro La Fenice has fired the incoming music director Beatrice Venezi after months of protests and following “repeated and serious public statements that were offensive and harmful” to the theater. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/28/man-pleads-guilty-in-the-2002-killing-of-run-dmcs-jam-master-jay http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/28/man-pleads-guilty-in-the-2002-killing-of-run-dmcs-jam-master-jay Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:38:04 +0200 Jay Bryant has pleaded guilty to a federal murder charge, admitting to a judge he helped people get into a building so the Run-DMC band member Jam Master Jay could be ambushed in his recording studio in 2002. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/28/taylor-swift-files-to-trademark-voice-and-image-over-ai-concerns http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/28/taylor-swift-files-to-trademark-voice-and-image-over-ai-concerns Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:34:51 +0200 Taylor Swift is filing to trademark her voice and likeness, apparently to protest against AI misuse. This move comes after a similar legal strategy launched earlier this year by actor Matthew McConaughey. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/28/the-purr-fect-shot-new-book-celebrates-legendary-cat-photographer-walter-chandoha http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/28/the-purr-fect-shot-new-book-celebrates-legendary-cat-photographer-walter-chandoha Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:17:05 +0200 Before there were cat memes, there was Walter Chandoha. The legendary feline photographer's earliest images are homaged in a new book, "Family Cats: From the Archive 1949-1968". http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/27/pompeii-escape-ai-reconstructs-the-last-gesture-of-an-eruption-victim http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/27/pompeii-escape-ai-reconstructs-the-last-gesture-of-an-eruption-victim Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:37:49 +0200 In Pompeii, the stories of two men who died during the eruption of 79 AD resurface. Between escape, everyday objects and AI, the story of their last moments take shape... http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/27/why-is-the-devil-wears-prada-2-facing-backlash-and-calls-for-boycott http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/27/why-is-the-devil-wears-prada-2-facing-backlash-and-calls-for-boycott Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:02:25 +0200 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' - out this week - is facing a boycott in Asia after a social media clip released before the film hits cinemas presents a character deemed to be an offensive stereotype. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/27/letting-it-linger-why-irish-band-the-cranberries-continue-to-captivate-new-generations http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/27/letting-it-linger-why-irish-band-the-cranberries-continue-to-captivate-new-generations Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:18:44 +0200 The Irish band's song 'Linger' has become one of the most popular sounds on TikTok, with younger generations increasingly drawn to the nostalgic sounds of 90s hits. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/27/shakira-crew-member-dies-installing-stage-for-free-concert-in-brazil http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/27/shakira-crew-member-dies-installing-stage-for-free-concert-in-brazil Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:29:33 +0200 An accident on Sunday afternoon "tragically claimed the life of a professional who was working on assembling the structures for the show”. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/27/historic-ship-kyrenia-ii-sets-sail-once-again-in-cypriot-waters http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/27/historic-ship-kyrenia-ii-sets-sail-once-again-in-cypriot-waters Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:50:28 +0200 The 'Kyrenia II' ship was built in 1985 thanks to an ancient technique and made the journey from Piraeus to Paphos autonomously. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/27/italian-culture-minister-shuns-opening-of-venice-biennale-due-to-russia-pavilion http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/27/italian-culture-minister-shuns-opening-of-venice-biennale-due-to-russia-pavilion Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:40:58 +0200 Moscow has not participated in the Biennale since 2022. This year, it received the approval of the president of the Biennale Foundation, Pietrangelo Buttafuoco. The decision caused tensions within the Italian government and Brussels. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/27/nedra-talley-ross-last-surviving-member-of-the-ronettes-dies-aged-80 http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/27/nedra-talley-ross-last-surviving-member-of-the-ronettes-dies-aged-80 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:24:01 +0200 The last surviving member of the definitive girl group - The Ronettes - has died aged 80. The band, known for their signature beehives and globally successful songs, inspired countless artists throughout the years. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/27/dua-lipa-and-callum-turner-rumoured-to-be-preparing-wedding-of-the-year-in-palermo http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/27/dua-lipa-and-callum-turner-rumoured-to-be-preparing-wedding-of-the-year-in-palermo Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:37:51 +0200 Italian newspapers claim the ‘Levitating’ singer and actor, who is tipped to be next James Bond, are planning their wedding in Sicilian capital. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/27/michael-breaks-records-for-music-biopics-at-box-office-with-217-million-global-opening http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/27/michael-breaks-records-for-music-biopics-at-box-office-with-217-million-global-opening Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:54:25 +0200 International sales are strong, as 'Michael' has collected a $217.4 million global opening - a new high for a music biopic. The film has defied a rocky production, negative reviews, as well as accusations of whitewashing the troubling legacy of the King of Pop. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/27/kanye-ye-west-portugal-concert-to-go-ahead-government-will-take-action-in-case-of-risk http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/27/kanye-ye-west-portugal-concert-to-go-ahead-government-will-take-action-in-case-of-risk Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:56:59 +0200 Kanye West is scheduled to perform at the Algarve Stadium on 7 August. However, with the cancellation of several shows across Europe, doubts have been growing as to whether the concert will take place. The organisation guarantees that the event will go ahead and points to concerns about sales alone. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/27/the-devil-wears-prada-2-melanie-c-and-birds-what-to-see-do-or-hear-this-week-in-europe http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/27/the-devil-wears-prada-2-melanie-c-and-birds-what-to-see-do-or-hear-this-week-in-europe Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:32:45 +0200 Meryl Streep returns as the world's most fearsome fashion magazine editor while former Spice Girl Melanie C releases her ninth studio album. Here's what to look out for this week. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/26/striking-souvenir-from-2nd-century-ad-hadrians-wall-in-uk-found-in-spain http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/26/striking-souvenir-from-2nd-century-ad-hadrians-wall-in-uk-found-in-spain Sun, 26 Apr 2026 09:02:01 +0200 Researchers from the CSIC and the National Archaeological Museum have published a study of the 'Berlanga cup', an exceptional Roman piece from the 2nd century AD made in Britain and found in Soria. It's the only one of its kind with data from the eastern flank of Hadrian's Wall. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/25/rare-pablo-neruda-book-on-spanish-civil-war-to-go-on-display-in-chile-for-first-time http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/25/rare-pablo-neruda-book-on-spanish-civil-war-to-go-on-display-in-chile-for-first-time Sat, 25 Apr 2026 11:30:11 +0200 A rare copy of Pablo Neruda’s “Spain in the Heart”, written during the Spanish Civil War and possibly printed on cotton made from military uniforms, is set to go on public display in Chile for the first time. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/25/barcelonas-concrete-dreamscapes-antoni-gaudis-must-see-masterpieces http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/25/barcelonas-concrete-dreamscapes-antoni-gaudis-must-see-masterpieces Sat, 25 Apr 2026 08:42:11 +0200 Nearly 100 years after his death, Euronews Culture revisits Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí's most stunning creations. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/24/drakes-iceman-album-stunt-explained-flamethrowers-fan-frenzy-and-a-hidden-release-date http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/24/drakes-iceman-album-stunt-explained-flamethrowers-fan-frenzy-and-a-hidden-release-date Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:02:05 +0200 A giant sculpture in downtown Toronto, created as part of Drake’s promotional rollout for his upcoming album ICEMAN, quickly spiralled into chaos after fans discovered the album’s release date was hidden inside it. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/24/war-stories-of-displaced-ukrainian-refugees-feature-in-lithuanian-exhibition-in-baku http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/24/war-stories-of-displaced-ukrainian-refugees-feature-in-lithuanian-exhibition-in-baku Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:56:55 +0200 A photography exhibition in Baku “Not All of Them. Portraits of Refugees”, highlights experiences of Ukrainian refugees in Lithuania through black-and-white portraits as a cultural diplomacy initiative, bringing together Lithuania, Ukraine and Azerbaijan. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/24/daft-punks-thomas-bangalter-announces-new-album-mirage-ballet-for-16-dancers http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/24/daft-punks-thomas-bangalter-announces-new-album-mirage-ballet-for-16-dancers Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:40:33 +0200 French electro pioneer Thomas Bangalter continues his musical pivot, collaborating with choreographer Damien Jalet and contemporary artist Kōhei Nawa. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/24/foo-fighters-return-verdict-on-new-album-your-favorite-toy-their-essential-records http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/24/foo-fighters-return-verdict-on-new-album-your-favorite-toy-their-essential-records Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:28:29 +0200 Following 2023's stellar 'But Here We Are', Foo Fighters are back with a new band member and a no-frills, back-to-basics sound. Where does 'Your Favorite Toy' land in their discography? http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/24/war-satire-resistance-peabody-awards-2026-winners-revealed http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/24/war-satire-resistance-peabody-awards-2026-winners-revealed Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:19:38 +0200 From 'Adolescence' and 'Pluribus' to Gaza war reporting, the 2026 Peabody winners highlight storytelling that prioritises impact over ratings, spanning entertainment, documentary and public service. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/24/harrowing-image-of-children-clinging-to-detained-father-named-world-press-photo-of-the-yea http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/24/harrowing-image-of-children-clinging-to-detained-father-named-world-press-photo-of-the-yea Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:52:07 +0200 The image, showing two young girls clinging to their father as he is detained in New York, was chosen from over 57,000 entries. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/24/block-the-merger-celebrities-react-as-shareholders-approve-paramount-takeover-of-warner-br http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/24/block-the-merger-celebrities-react-as-shareholders-approve-paramount-takeover-of-warner-br Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:38:07 +0200 The $111 billion deal that would see Paramount Skydance take over Warner Bros. Discovery took another step closer to reality after WBD shareholders voted in favour of the merger. This has only amplified the opposition to the controversial deal... http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/24/eurovision-crisis-slovenia-to-broadcast-films-about-palestine-instead-of-this-years-eurovi http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/24/eurovision-crisis-slovenia-to-broadcast-films-about-palestine-instead-of-this-years-eurovi Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:12:29 +0200 Slovenia joins Ireland and Spain in not broadcasting this year’s Eurovision Song Contest after a decision to boycott the live event over Israel’s participation. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/24/rising-to-the-challenge-hermes-wants-to-make-its-mens-watches-as-famous-as-its-bags-and-si http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/24/rising-to-the-challenge-hermes-wants-to-make-its-mens-watches-as-famous-as-its-bags-and-si Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:19:36 +0200 Hermès Executive Vice President Guillaume de Seynes wants more men to buy the brand's watches in the French firm's stores in order to emulate its enormous success with silks and leathers. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/23/maggie-gyllenhaal-named-venice-film-festival-jury-president-for-2026-edition http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/23/maggie-gyllenhaal-named-venice-film-festival-jury-president-for-2026-edition Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:53:21 +0200 “Venice has always supported truthful, singular voices, and I am honored to play a part in continuing that brave and necessary tradition," said Gyllenhaal. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/23/a-family-affair-michael-jackson-family-and-biopic-stars-defend-michael-despite-very-poor-r http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/23/a-family-affair-michael-jackson-family-and-biopic-stars-defend-michael-despite-very-poor-r Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:40:10 +0200 It could be the film to beat for the title of 2026's most soulless release... But (most of) the Jackson family are defending the MJ biopic 'Michael', which could beat box office records this weekend despite overwhelmingly negative reviews. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/23/ship-sunk-by-sir-francis-drake-in-the-16th-century-found-in-the-spanish-bay-of-cadiz http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/23/ship-sunk-by-sir-francis-drake-in-the-16th-century-found-in-the-spanish-bay-of-cadiz Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:55:52 +0200 Researchers have recovered the wreck of the San Giorgio e Sant'Elmo Buonaventura, sunk during the British attack on the port of Cadiz. The wreck preserved food, American dyes and DNA from the crew's illnesses. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/23/why-are-there-protests-over-plan-to-send-frida-kahlo-masterpieces-to-spain http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/23/why-are-there-protests-over-plan-to-send-frida-kahlo-masterpieces-to-spain Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:47:47 +0200 Officials are trying to reassure Mexicans that a collection of artworks would return by 2028. Still, critics of the move to Spain remain skeptical. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/23/francophonie-spring-expands-its-cultural-reach-across-central-asia http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/23/francophonie-spring-expands-its-cultural-reach-across-central-asia Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:17:23 +0200 A two-week festival across seven cities showcased French language and culture, reflecting growing interest in Francophone education and exchange in Kazakhstan. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/23/the-art-of-translation-discussing-the-art-form-with-international-booker-prize-judge-sophi http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/23/the-art-of-translation-discussing-the-art-form-with-international-booker-prize-judge-sophi Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:13:52 +0200 This World Book Day, we discuss the oft-overlooked art of literary translation and the future of the practice with translator and 2026 International Booker Prize judge Sophie Hughes. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/23/meryl-streep-would-we-have-fashion-without-gay-people http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/23/meryl-streep-would-we-have-fashion-without-gay-people Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:24:48 +0200 The award-winning actress, who has long been an LGBTQ+ ally, returns to her iconic role of Miranda Priestly in the upcoming 'The Devil Wears Prada 2'. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/23/italy-under-pressure-over-kanye-ye-west-gig-after-uk-france-poland-and-switzerland-cancell http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/23/italy-under-pressure-over-kanye-ye-west-gig-after-uk-france-poland-and-switzerland-cancell Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:20:13 +0200 The European leg of controversial rapper’s 2026 tour has so far been derailed by several cancellations over his past antisemitic remarks. Gigs in UK, France, Poland and Switzerland have already been axed, and his upcoming Italian concert is now under pressure from trade unions and politicians. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/23/vespa-turns-80-the-spark-that-put-the-world-on-two-italian-wheels http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/23/vespa-turns-80-the-spark-that-put-the-world-on-two-italian-wheels Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:42:46 +0200 From a 1946 patent to global icon: A revolutionary design which became a big screen darling and more. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/22/darfur-dispatch-a-photo-essay-from-the-frontline-of-a-forgotten-war http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/22/darfur-dispatch-a-photo-essay-from-the-frontline-of-a-forgotten-war Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:54:03 +0200 Twenty years of war in Darfur through the lens of Swedish photographer Peter Biro. As conflicts drag on, attention fades and images lose their urgency. But the reality he captured does not disappear — and neither, he says, should our awareness of it. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/22/top-russian-publisher-rejects-accusations-of-lgbt-extremism-following-police-probe http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/22/top-russian-publisher-rejects-accusations-of-lgbt-extremism-following-police-probe Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:07:56 +0200 The Kremlin has for years been hardening repressive laws against the LGBTQ community as part of what President Vladimir Putin touts as a drive to promote 'traditional values', including cracking down on films, books, art and culture. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/22/final-rave-french-ravers-in-marseille-fear-harsh-crackdown-on-free-parties http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/22/final-rave-french-ravers-in-marseille-fear-harsh-crackdown-on-free-parties Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:54:25 +0200 In Marseille, France, revellers gathered to celebrate before the final adoption of the law tightening the penalties for ‘unauthorised parties’. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/22/euronews-cultures-film-of-the-week-michael-its-bad-its-really-really-bad http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/22/euronews-cultures-film-of-the-week-michael-its-bad-its-really-really-bad Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:47:50 +0200 The King of Pop is back... And whatever you think of him, you’ll wish he wasn’t. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/22/cannes-film-festival-unveils-2026-poster-inspired-by-thelma-louise http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/22/cannes-film-festival-unveils-2026-poster-inspired-by-thelma-louise Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:18:16 +0200 The official poster for the 2026 edition of the Cannes Film Festival pays tribute to 'Thelma & Louise' – Ridley Scott’s feminist roadtrip adventure which premiered at Cannes 35 years ago.