David Mouriquand
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Syringe attacks during France’s music street festival leave 145 jabbed
Renewed fears of syringe attacks come as 145 people across France reported being stabbed with needles at annual street music festival, La Fête de la Musique. A spokeswoman for the Interior Ministry said: “The ministry is taking this very seriously."
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Lifestyle
All you need to know about the Jeff Bezos-Lauren Sánchez wedding
Already described as the "wedding of the century", the nuptials between Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez takes place this week in Venice, Italy. Here's everything you need to know - from the guest lists to price tags and the controversy surrounding the mega-event.
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Keir Starmer vs Kneecap: Will the band still perform at Glastonbury?
Controversial Belfast rap trio Kneecap responded as British PM Keir Starmer and Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch call for a ban of their upcoming Glastonbury set. Will their comments lead to a last-minute cancellation of the band's set this weekend?
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Coldplay to re-issue LPs on records made from recycled plastic bottles
Coldplay will re-issue nine of their previous albums on records made from recycled plastic bottles. The EcoRecords reduce carbon emissions during the manufacturing process by 85 per cent compared with traditional vinyl production.
Cinema
Film of the Week: '28 Years Later' - Bold, brilliant and Brexity
Skipping ‘Months’, Danny Boyle returns to the series he started in 2002 with '28 Days Later' – supported by returning screenwriter Alex Garland and armed with a clear desire to avoid repeating himself. The result is a bold, brilliant and very surprising revival.
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Stephen Fry on J.K. Rowling: ‘She seems to be a lost cause’
Stephen Fry is trending online because the celebrate actor, author, and Harry Potter audiobook narrator reportedly said that J.K. Rowling has been “radicalised by TERFs” and is now “a lost cause” in the transgender rights debate.
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Iranian Palme d'Or winner Jafar Panahi calls for fall of Tehran regime
In a powerful message posted on Instagram, the Iranian filmmaker appealed for an end to the conflict between his country and Israel. While urging for an international trial against the Jewish state, Panahi also called for the fall of the Tehran regime.
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Kneecap debut London billboards ahead of terror court appearance
Controversial Belfast rapper Mo Chara – real name Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh – appears in court in London today over terror charges. The band have debuted a series of billboards in the capital and fans have turned up to Westminster Magistrates Court to show their support.
Art
What are the 20 most controversial album covers of all time?
Don’t judge an album by its cover... Easier said than done for some. Following the controversy surrounding the album image for Sabrina Carpenter’s new album, we look at the most controversial album artworks which landed the artists in hot water with the censors. And, in some cases, the taste police.
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Best and funniest signs from mass No Kings protests against Trump
The national and international protests against President Donald Trump took place in towns and cities across the US and Europe in a coordinated event titled "No Kings". Here are some of the best placards from this weekend’s movement outside the US embassy in Amsterdam.
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