
Restored angel fresco resembling Italian PM Meloni sparks investigation
The artist has denied modelling the fresco on the prime minister.

Watch: Punxsutawney Phil emerges for Groundhog Day
Legend has it that if Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow there will be six more weeks of winter, if not, spring is around the corner.

'Pay and smile' - Rome visitors face Trevi Fountain charge
Italy's capital city has introduced a €2 fee to access the viewing area of its iconic fountain, which had previously been free to visit.

Watch: Giant rat leads floating parade to kick off 2026 Venice Carnival
The grand opening took place on Sunday, with a variety of boats and floats making their way through the city's canals.

Kennedy Center to close for two years for renovations, Trump says
The move follows several artists cancelling performances at the storied institution after it was recently renamed as the Trump Kennedy Center.

Stars hit red carpet at Grammy Awards show
A collection of some of the best looks from Sunday's awards in Los Angeles.

KPop Demon Hunters make history as Grammys get under way
The Cure, Yungblud and FKA Twigs are the first British winners on the night in Los Angeles.

Grammy Awards 2026: How to watch and who will win
Who's performing, who will win, and everything else you need to know about the 2026 Grammy ceremony.

Pedro Pascal and Meryl Streep lead tributes to Catherine O'Hara
The Canadian comedic actress died in Los Angeles on Friday at the age of 71 following a brief illness.

Watch: Frozen river hosts dance party in Kyiv
Residents in the Ukrainian capital are finding joy in unusual places, despite power cuts caused by Russian attacks and freezing winter temperatures.

What we learned - and didn't - from the Melania documentary
Melania, directed by Brett Ratner, provides a fleeting glimpse into the life of the enigmatic first lady.

Music legend Fela Kuti becomes first African to get Grammys Lifetime Achievement Award
Almost 30 years after he died, the Nigerian will posthumously receive a Lifetime Achievement Award.

Luxury watchmaker designs $1.5m model with Indian billionaire's statue
With statues of a lion and white tiger, the watch is modelled off the private zoo owned by Anant Ambani.

Liz Hurley and Anna Wintour among mouners at Valentino's funeral in Rome
Crowds have gathered in Rome on Friday for the funeral of Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani, known as Valentino, who has died at the age of 93.

Mandela's prison key, sunglasses and shirt can be sold after daughter wins court battle
The authorities tried to stop their export arguing they were part of the country's heritage.

Behind the scenes of Help 2, the star-studded charity album
Olivia Rodrigo, Arctic Monkeys and Pulp are among the artists who recorded new songs for War Child.

Eight surprise takeaways from the Oscar nominations
Paul Mescal and Chase Infiniti missed out, while other actors carried their films to a nomination.

Vampire film Sinners breaks Oscar nominations record
The horror is up for 16 awards - setting a new record for the most Oscar nominations for a single film.

Oldest cave painting of red claw hand could rewrite human creativity timeline
A stencilled outline of a hand found on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi is the world's oldest known cave painting, researchers say.

Film about Palestinian girl's desperate plea was a 'way to not feel helpless', says director
Kaouther Ben Hani's Oscar hopeful, The Voice of Hind Rajab, tells the tale of a girl killed in Gaza.

New discovery may challenge theory Vikings built first Irish towns - researcher
Dr Dirk Brandherm and his colleagues have identified more than 600 suspected house platforms in the Brusselstown Ring.

Stranger Things draws to an epic and emotional close
Fans gathered at premieres in cities across the US and Canada to watch the finale on the big screen.

In pictures: New Year welcomed around the world
From spectacular firework displays to chilly sea dips, nations celebrate the start of 2026.

Fireworks, drums and light shows: How the world is welcoming 2026
Countries around the world celebrated the new year with colourful shows and long-held traditions.

Sydney sends message of peace for New Year's after Bondi attack
The words peace and unity were projected onto the Sydney Harbour Bridge as thousands gathered to watch the annual fireworks.

Brigitte Bardot: From French cinema to international fame
The French model and actress has died at the age of 91.
Marte Michelet: Dattera til ... og mer
Journalist Marte Michelet har skrevet om de mørkeste sidene i vestlig historie. Nå skal hun fortelle om faren sin.

Ukrainians would like to watch comedies - but for now their culture is defined by war
Nearly four years on from Russia's invasion, the arts are back but the war permeates everything.

Kendrick Lamar and Lady Gaga lead 2026 Grammy nominations
Lady Gaga and Kendrick Lamar lead the nominees, while K-Pop breaks into the song of the year category.

Louvre prioritised art over security in years before heist, French report finds
Three weeks after the spectacular jewel theft at the Louvre, the museum is heavily criticised for neglecting security.

'Addictive' diaries win prestigious non-fiction prize
Helen Garner's How to End a Story: Collected Diaries is first diary to win Baillie Gifford prize.

Why a popular Hindu temple in India is mired in gold theft row
The Kerala high court says some of the Sabarimala temple idols have been stripped of their gold covering.

Oscar-nominated actress Diane Ladd dies at 89
Her daughter, actress Laura Dern, who acted in many films with her, confirmed her death, saying "we were blessed to have her".

Louvre heist carried out by petty criminals, prosecutor says
The Paris prosecutor says four suspects arrested so far are "clearly local people", not organised crime professionals.
Espen Øino designer yachter i Monaco: – Et sted du enten elsker – eller ikke forstår
MONACO (E24): Når Formel 1-sirkuset inntar Monaco, fylles havnen opp av luksusyachter. Bak flere av dem står nordmannen Espen Øino.

Woman charged over Louvre jewellery heist
Two men were already charged earlier this week after officials said they had "partially recognised" their involvement in the museum theft.

Egypt's Grand Museum opens, displaying Tutankhamun tomb in full for first time
The launch of the billion-dollar site sees fresh calls for the return of antiquities held in museums overseas.

Tchéky Karyo, star of Nikita and The Missing, dies at 72
The French actor was known for supporting roles in films that spanned nearly 40 years.
Salgshopp før Halloween: – Dagene har vært helt sinnssyke
Oktober er høytid hos kostymebutikkene. Noen er fortsatt på jakt etter det perfekte kostymet.

Sixty years after tourist stole skull from cathedral, he sends it back
"It's not something you expect," says Franz Zehetner, who opened the parcel addressed to Vienna's St Stephen's Cathedral.

Japanese series that inspired Power Rangers to end after 50 years, reports say
The franchise is the inspiration for many other superhero shows that have aired in Asia.

Barcelona's Sagrada Família becomes world's tallest church
The Gaudí-designed architectural marvel now stands at an impressive 162.91 metres.

Conservationist Dame Jane Goodall dies aged 91
Dr Goodall was a world-leading expert on chimpanzees and a renowned conservationist.

Emily Blunt among Hollywood stars outraged over 'AI actor' Tilly Norwood
The AI actress is apparently in talks with Hollywood talent agencies to represent her on the big screen.

Giorgio Armani’s final designs unveiled at star-studded fashion show - in pictures
Cate Blanchett and Glenn Close are in the front row to see the late Italian designer's final collection.
Bortgjemt Picasso-maleri auksjoneres bort
Verket forsvant under andre verdenskrig. Nå skal det ut på auksjon med en minstepris på 93 millioner kroner.

Zayn Malik announces Las Vegas residency for 2026
The former One Direction singer has only toured solo once since leaving the boyband in 2015.

'Why does China prefer war?' The K-drama line that infuriated the Chinese internet
China's ban on K-drama seemed to be easing - until Jun Ji-hyun's Tempest came along.

BBC's Steve Rosenberg attends 'Russia's answer to Eurovision'
Vietnam was among 23 countries competing in a glitzy Russian song contest, revived three years after Russia was banned from Eurovision.

'No sugar-coated cinema for me': Indian director who scripted history at Venice
Songs of Forgotten Trees, which won the Orizzonti Award at Venice, marks the first such win by an Indian director.

Notre-Dame's iconic towers reopen six years after fire
Notre-Dame's Medieval towers have been restored after a massive fire ravaged the cathedral in 2019.

'I felt an unspoken pressure to smile' - Kenyan women in the workplace
Is the pressure to be likeable holding women back at work?

Pope greeted by vast crowd at Catholic youth event
Hundreds of thousands of Catholics from around the world poured into Rome for the special event
Kraftig inntektsfall for Karpe i 2024
Ingen konserter i Norge preget fjoråret for den populære rapduoen.

And Just Like That... Sex and the City reboot's third season to be its last
The season's finale will mark the end of the 'Sex and the City universe', its showrunner announced.

Family and fans give Ozzy Osbourne emotional send-off
A tearful Sharon Osbourne accompanies Ozzy's coffin through Birmingham, watched by a large crowd.

The last custodian: A Kashmiri artisan's battle to save a musical legacy
Ghulam Mohammed Zaz fears for the future of the hand-made santoor as there are no takers for the dying artform.

Artist explores the toxic mining legacy of Zambia's 'black mountains'
A major exhibition about the dangerous lives of the boys and young men who scour slag heaps in search of copper.

Bandmates and fans pay tribute to Ozzy Osbourne
The frontman of pioneering heavy metal band Black Sabbath has died in the UK at the age of 76.

Ozzy Osbourne death: 'He was one of nature's good guys'
The BBC's David Sillito looks back at the life of Ozzy Osbourne, the frontman of heavy metal band Black Sabbath, who has died at the age of 76.

Ozzy Osbourne dies, weeks after farewell show
The star, who helped to invent heavy metal, died surrounded by his family, at the age of 76.

Wild life of Ozzy Osbourne, rock's 'prince of darkness'
The singer helped invent both heavy metal and the image of the wild rock star, before unlikely reality TV fame.

Fire engulfs main stage of Tomorrowland festival days before opening
Footage on social media shows flames ravaging the Belgian festival's main stage, just two days before it opens.

Rare Gandhi oil portrait sold for more than $200,000
Auctioneers in London say it's thought to be the only oil portrait the Indian independence leader sat for.
Dro inn 13 millioner i fjor
Sondre Justad fortsetter med overskudd.

'Heart-breaking': Locals and visitors devastated by loss of Grand Canyon Lodge
Historians and hikers are mourning the loss of the breathtaking site, which has burned down once before.

First Harry Potter image released as production begins
Several new cast members have been announced, for roles including Dudley Dursley and Neville Longbottom.

Taiwanese boy band F4 thrills fans with surprise reunion
The quartet catapulted to stardom in the early 2000s after starring in the hit TV drama Meteor Garden.

Watch: Was Lady Gaga's Rio concert really attended by 2.1m people?
BBC Verify looks at a claim from Rio de Janeiro officials that the pop star's beach gig drew huge numbers.

A bridge too far? Prague railway project draws criticism
The 123-year-old Vysehrad railway bridge is set to be replaced but conservationists say it should stay.

An Indigenous Australian community is fighting to protect sacred springs from a coal mine
One Aboriginal family has been fighting for nearly a decade to protect the Doongmabulla Springs.

'I created it myself': The boy behind the viral 'aura farming' boat racing dance
Over the past few weeks, a boy dancing on the prow of a racing boat has become an internet sensation.

Justin Bieber stands on business with surprise new album
Canadian singer Justin Bieber has surprised fans by releasing his first new album in four years.

Watch: The story of Jane Birkin's £7.4m handbag
Jane Birkin's original Hermès bag sells for a record-breaking €8.6m (£7.4m; $10.1m) at an auction in Paris.

Original Birkin bag shatters record with £7m sale
The prototype of the most famous bag in fashion, made for Jane Birkin in 1985, smashes auction records.

After Diddy: Why hip-hop is still struggling to have its own 'MeToo' moment
The Combs verdict in itself is unlikely to lead to wider changes in the industry, according to insiders

Love Island USA's Cierra leaves show after racism row
Cierra Ortega's parents say it's been a "painful" week after posts emerged featuring a racial slur.

Lena Dunham on fatphobia, dating advice and her new London rom-com
Dunham's latest project is a Netflix rom-com loosely based on her life over the last few years.

A video game on 'gold diggers' is fuelling a sexism debate in China
So heated was the criticism that creators quietly renamed the game Emotional Anti-Fraud Simulator.

Archaeologists unveil 3,500-year-old city in Peru
Researchers believe Peñico served as a trading hub linking ancient Pacific coast communities with those living in the Andes and Amazon.

Watch: Ozzy Osbourne sings Iron Man at Black Sabbath's final gig
Fans sing Iron Man with Ozzy Osbourne during what Black Sabbath says was its last gig.

Guru Dutt: The tragic life of an Indian cinematic genius
This week marks the birth centenary of Guru Dutt, one of Bollywood's most iconic directors.