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Bayeux Tapestry in ‘wonderful state’ at British Museum after arriving in UK for first time in nearly 1,000 years

  • Bayeux Tapestry reaches British Museum for first UK visit in ~1,000 years
  • Ancient artwork depicting 1066 Norman conquest called "wonderful state"
  • Marks a landmark cultural exchange between France and Britain

The Bayeux Tapestry has arrived at the British Museum in London, marking its first appearance in the UK in nearly 1,000 years. The nearly millennium-old embroidered artwork, which famously depicts the Norman conquest of England in 1066, has been described as being in a "wonderful state" following its…

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A24 Addresses Copyright Strikes on Backrooms Fan Art After Director Kane Parsons Promises to Investigate

  • A24 reverses copyright strikes wrongly filed against Backrooms fan art
  • Studio says it claims no ownership over the community's creative works
  • Director Kane Parsons blamed a third-party system error, not deliberate action

A24 has clarified that recent copyright takedown notices affecting fan-made Backrooms artwork were unintentional, following a promise from director Kane Parsons to investigate the issue. The studio issued an Instagram statement on 17 July, two days after Parsons responded to a Reddit user whose wallpaper design had been…

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‘Leo has surpassed Diego’: after two decades Argentina embraces Messi

  • Argentina beat England 2-1 to reach the World Cup final against Spain.
  • Messi is finally being embraced by Argentinians beyond Maradona's shadow.
  • Commentators say the win symbolises a shift in Argentina's footballing identity.

Argentina's football team have reached Sunday's World Cup final against Spain after an impressive 2-1 semi-final win over England, in a match hailed as fresh proof that the country has fully embraced Lionel Messi as its footballing icon. The victory marks a symbolic shift for Argentina, whose footballing…

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‘The Odyssey’: All the Ways Christopher Nolan’s Movie Is Different From the Book

  • Nolan's "Odyssey" film alters Homer's story in numerous deliberate ways.
  • Penelope and Telemachus's roles are reversed, making her more assertive.
  • Sinon, from Virgil's "Aeneid," is reimagined as a doomed Ithacan shepherd.

Christopher Nolan's film adaptation of "The Odyssey," starring Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway and Tom Holland, makes numerous deliberate departures from Homer's original epic poem, sparking online criticism from those unaware of the story's long tradition of reinterpretation. Variety argues these changes are consistent with the oral, ever-evolving nature…

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Moment Monaco bomber strikes: Ukraine releases new footage of assassination attempt on oligarch that blew off his partner’s legs and wounded their son

  • Ukraine releases footage of Monaco car bombing targeting a Russian oligarch.
  • His partner lost her legs in the blast; their son was wounded.
  • Incident described as an assassination attempt linked to Ukraine.

Ukraine's security service has released new footage of a car bomb attack in Monaco targeting a Russian oligarch, which severely injured his partner and wounded their son. The incident, which took place in the principality, has drawn attention as an apparent assassination attempt linked to Ukraine, though the…

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SEBASTIAN BACH To Appear At ‘The Transformers: The Movie 40th Anniversary Celebration Of Life’ Concert

  • Sebastian Bach to join Transformers 40th anniversary concert in San Diego.
  • Show takes place 23 July 2026 at House Of Blues during Comic-Con.
  • Line-up includes Knights Of Unicron, Stan Bush, Cold Slither, Jem And The Holograms.

Reigning Phoenix Music and Hasbro have announced that former Skid Row singer Sebastian Bach will appear at "The Transformers: The Movie 40th Anniversary Celebration Of Life Concert", a live show marking the 40th anniversary of the 1986 animated film. The event forms part of Hasbro's tongue-in-cheek "Apology Tour",…

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North American skies turn orange as wildfire smoke worsens ahead of World Cup final

  • Wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota blankets US Midwest and Northeast
  • Skies turned orange; widespread hazardous air quality alerts issued
  • FIFA, White House monitored conditions ahead of World Cup final

Smoke from an extensive series of wildfires across Canada, compounded by additional fires in Minnesota, spread across much of the US Midwest and Northeast as well as parts of Canada, turning skies orange and driving air quality to hazardous levels across large swathes of the continent. Authorities issued…

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FIFA introduces star-studded halftime show at World Cup final

  • FIFA held its first World Cup final halftime show
  • Chris Martin curated 11-minute set with Madonna, BTS, Shakira, Bieber
  • Move drew music industry criticism, including from Robert Smith

FIFA staged the first-ever World Cup halftime show during this year's final, adding a new element to the tournament's traditions and turning the interval into a major television and cultural event. Curated by Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, the 11-minute performance was expected by organisers to become one of…

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Lil Wayne to Launch ‘The Joint Venture’ Podcast With Radio Host Craig Carton

  • Lil Wayne and Craig Carton launch weekly podcast The Joint Venture on 22 July
  • First episode tapes live at Fanatics Fest NYC with sports stars as guests
  • Coincides with Wayne's ongoing tour marking 20 years of Tha Carter

Lil Wayne is launching a new weekly podcast, The Joint Venture, alongside WFAN radio host Craig Carton, marking his first major podcast venture since previously hosting Young Money Radio on Apple Music. The show, which begins airing on 22 July, will see the rapper and sports broadcaster discuss…

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