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Fire breaks out at London's Somerset House

The cause of the fire remains unknown, according to authorities. The entire site was closed to the public and traffic in the surrounding area is expected to be impacted.

17/08/2024

Culture news

Edinburgh Fringe highlights: Euronews Culture's five theatre picks

We've been at the Edinburgh Fringe trawling through the shows so you don't have to. Here are Euronews Culture's five highlights from the theatre on offer this year.

17/08/2024

Culture news

In Pictures: The street delights of the Edinburgh Fringe

Check out the best pics that Euronews Culture captured while taking in this year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

16/08/2024

Culture news

London rapper Little Simz set to curate Tate Modern takeover

The Tate Modern’s Turbine Hall is about to get a makeover, courtesy of award-winning rapper Little Simz... And we can’t wait.

15/08/2024

Culture news

Swifties flock to London after thwarted terrorist attack in Vienna

Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour returns tonight with a five-show run at London’s Wembley Stadium with additional security measures, one week after a foiled terror plot which led to the cancellation of her three shows in Vienna. Swifties are determined to see the pop star for her final European shows.

15/08/2024

Culture news

Cheap vs Expensive: How to enjoy the Edinburgh Fringe on any budget

Whether you’re on a shoestring budget or flush with cash, there’s something for everyone at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

15/08/2024

Culture news

Lettuce protest your book: Liz Truss gets pranked by another salad

“That’s not funny” said the former PM when a banner crashed the party at an event in Suffolk, where she was trying to promote her memoir. Here’s why the salad is Liz Truss’ worst enemy.

14/08/2024

Economy

Pound slips on weaker-than-expected UK inflation data

The pound retreated following a one-day surge, prompted by weaker-than-expected UK inflation data. Cooling inflation may increase the likelihood of further interest rate cuts by the Bank of England this year.

14/08/2024

Europe News

Iran shuns European leaders' appeal to not retaliate against Israel

Retaliation for Ismail Haniyeh's assassination in Tehran would be "a solution for stopping crimes and aggression," the Iranian president told the UK prime minister.

13/08/2024

Culture news

British Museum admits to breaking UK law after missing artefact report

The museum admitted that many of the approximately 2000 missing items may be “unrecoverable” after being defaced and “sold for scrap”.

13/08/2024

Europe News

Man in custody after woman and girl stabbed in Leicester Square

The girl's injuries were not life-threatening, but she required hospital treatment, while the woman sustained "more minor" injuries, according to domestic outlets.

12/08/2024

Art

Banksy unveils horny rhino as latest work in animal artwork series

His eighth work shows a rhino mounting a silver Nissan Micra with a traffic cone on its hood to mimic another rhinoceros.

12/08/2024

Culture news

Shakespeare’s Globe integrates British Sign Language into classic play

In a step towards better inclusivity, Shakespeare's Globe in London is presenting a retelling of Antony and Cleopatra with some actors using British Sign Language on stage.

12/08/2024

Art

A recap of all seven of Banksy's animal-themed London street works

The anonymous artist Banksy has revealed seven new artworks over the past seven days, each one appearing in a different corner of London.

12/08/2024

Culture news

Is Netflix's dating show 'Love Is Blind UK' worth your time?

Is Love Is Blind UK as bad as other dating shows? Here's what works, what doesn't, and what the future of the show should look like...

09/08/2024

Art

Fifth Banksy work in five days appears above chip shop in London

Elusive street artist Banksy unveiled yet another animal-themed artwork on Friday (9 August) – the fifth to appear this week.

09/08/2024

United Kingdom

UK rioters jailed as more violence expected over the weekend

The government has said it is in a "state of high readiness" to deal with any potential disorder over the next couple of days.

09/08/2024

Europe News

New UK government must pick up pieces after weeks of rioting

Anti-immigrant sentiment has arguably been bubbling under the surface of the UK for many years. It prompted millions to vote for Brexit and led the Conservative government to propose plans to fly immigrants to migrant camps in Rwanda.

08/08/2024

Tech News

X reaction to UK riots could impact DSA probe, says Commission

Legal proceedings were launched in December 2023 against X handling of illegal contents and disinformation on its platform.

08/08/2024

Art

Banksy's fourth work in London animal series stolen within hours

On day four of Banksy's London animal series, the street artist has unveiled a new piece: a howling wolf. Within hours, it's been stolen.

08/08/2024