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Ed Sheeran set to return to stage after Palestinian controversy

Chanting protesters greeted concertgoers Saturday in Philadelphia ahead of pop superstar Ed Sheeran's first show since his tour plunged into turmoil ignited by his opening act's pro-Palestinian comments.

Germans arrested for Louvre stunt in Mona Lisa hall

Two Germans were arrested Saturday after they stuck two paintings on a wall of the hall that hosts the Mona Lisa in Paris's Louvre museum, police sources said.

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Cruz Beckham Performs at Leeds Festival Following Family Support at Reading

Cruz Beckham delivered a headline performance at the Leeds Festival on Sunday, concluding a significant weekend for his music career that began with support from his parents at Reading. The singer, performing with his band The Breakers, used the occasion to publicly thank his team and girlfriend Jackie Apostel for their roles in his professional journey.

Ron’s Honky Tonk Residency Revives UK Country Music in Bermondsey

Ron’s Honky Tonk has established itself as a vital monthly fixture for the UK country music scene, hosting its latest residency at Fabal Beerhall in Bermondsey. The event features live performances by touring singer-songwriters, offering an authentic alternative to novelty dance bars and drawing dedicated fans to the London venue.

Berlin Literary Guide: Book Launches, Festivals, and Readings Through August

Berlin’s vibrant literary calendar continues through August with a diverse array of events ranging from major international festivals to intimate local gatherings. The city offers numerous opportunities for readers and writers to engage with contemporary voices, including new memoirs, speculative fiction, and multilingual storytelling across various venues.

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library leaves global children’s reading legacy

Dolly Parton’s work beyond country music included a free-book programme that distributed hundreds of millions of titles to young children.

Chinchpoklicha Chintamani begins 2026 arrival procession in Parel

Thousands of devotees gathered in Parel as the 24-foot Chinchpoklicha Chintamani idol began its ceremonial journey ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi.

New finds strengthen case for Bethsaida at Sea of Galilee site

Archaeologists working at el-Araj in northern Israel say a new collection of Roman and earlier artefacts reinforces their identification of the site as biblical Bethsaida.

Tamil Nadu Seeks Public Input on List of Agamic Temples

The Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department has asked devotees to review an expert committee’s temple list and propose corrections within 30 days.

Thousands Gather as Annual Velankanni Basilica Festival Opens With Flag Hoisting

The annual festival at the Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health in Velankanni began on Aug. 29 with the ceremonial flag hoisting, drawing large numbers of pilgrims ahead of multilingual services and events continuing through Sept. 8.

Tennessee Moves Toward Renaming Nashville International Airport for Dolly Parton

Tennessee officials are advancing a proposal to rename Nashville International Airport in honor of Dolly Parton, following the country music icon's death at age 80 and a wave of public tributes to her cultural and philanthropic legacy.

Lebanon archaeological finds showcase rich heritage despite war woes

From a Roman temple to ancient olive presses, Lebanon keeps turning up archaeological treasures even as the latest Israel-Hezbollah war has caused excavations to grind to a halt at precious heritage sites in the country's south.

Karnataka Rules Out Smaller Mysuru Dasara Despite Drought

Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar says Mysuru Dasara will proceed at full scale because of its importance to tourism, while officials consider military, film and Kambala participation.

Jerusalem Police Operation Uncovers Second Temple-Era Burial Cave

Officers searching a Silwan compound after deadly interfamily violence discovered a rock-cut burial cave that initial examination dates to Jerusalem’s Second Temple period.

Philadelphia Burlesque Show Honoured Tim Curry Weeks Before His Death

On August 2, Dr. Frank N. Furter, Wadsworth, Pennywise and more put on a special one-night show.

Nottingham Exhibition Replaces Gym Weights With Jesmonite Sculpture

Physical Culture invites audiences into fully operational metal fitness machines with Jesmonite sculptures replacing conventional weights

HMS Belfast Exhibition Revisits the Final Days Before D-Day

Exhibition and new film on days leading up to D-Day The daily news is full of war and senseless killing somewhere in the world, and it never seems like it will ever stop. Perhaps all schoolchildren should learn about the futility of war so that they might become the generation.

Slow Fire at Jermyn Street Theatre Examines Survival and Moral Choice

A play that explores complex ideas, brought to life by strong performances Director Rex Ryan brings a post-apocalyptic tale into the bunker of the Jermyn Street Theatre. The small but beautiful theatre is the perfect setting for writer Simon Stephens’ world to come to life, as two men hunker down.

Barnum Musical Returns With Circus Spectacle

The Greatest Showman is in Town Barnum, the classic Broadway musical by Cy Coleman (music), Michael Stewart (lyrics) and Mark Bramble(book) that celebrates the life of the world’s greatest showman, P.T. Barnum, is on tour and coming to Wimbledon. Step right up and enter the dazzling world of P.T. Barnum,.

The Brown Suite Blends James Brown's Music With Street Dance

Get groovin’ to the music of James Brown Best friends Nahum McLean and Darius Drooh first met around 13 years ago, as many lifelong friends do, at school. This wasn’t the kind of school where maths, English and science grades decide students’ futures – it was The Ailey School, one.

Rapper Criticises Theresa May During All Points East Performance

The rapper hit out at the former Prime Minister after he was preivously banned from entering the country when she was Home Secretary

Netflix Series Reconstructs Mica Miller's Life and Death

Three-part series uses unseen footage, private journals and family accounts to retrace her life and troubled marriage

Athiya Agarwal Reflects on the Culture and Community of Chennai

Celebrate Chennai: a city rich in culture, warmth, and tradition, shaping lives and inspiring commitment to community health.

Okinawan Festival Returns With Revised Convention Center Format

This year’s festival features a modified format, due to renovations at the Hawaiʻi Convention Center. There will be no bon dance or early admission, but.

Consolidated Theatres Launches Hawaiʻi-Made Film Series in September

Films featuring Hawaiʻi directors and actors will be at movie theaters across Oʻahu starting in September. Catch the new series, curated by the Hawaiʻi.

Sello Hatang remembers actor Sol Rachilo through a personal archive

Re Hata Mmoho executive director Sello Hatang has paid tribute to veteran actor Sol “Solrah” Rachilo, recalling gifts that preserved their shared history.

TEEKS brings Māori-rooted soul and a new view of masculinity to South Africa

New Zealand singer TEEKS says Māori ancestry, emotional openness and respect for soul music’s African roots shape his first South African tour.

British Museum schedules new Bayeux Tapestry ticket release

The British Museum will release another allocation of Bayeux Tapestry tickets on October 21 for visits from January through March 2027.

Indian release of Sonia Gandhi memoir uncertain after publisher clarification

Penguin Random House India says it is not the Indian publisher of Sonia Gandhi's memoir and disputes reports that editorial disagreements caused it to withdraw from the project.

In Zambia, a Shaolin Temple offers a softer face of China

From a distance, the Shaolin Temple outside Lusaka appeared almost like a mirage, a slice of central China dropped into the Zambian landscape.

'End of an era': Players lament decline of the disc at Gamescom

Some video game fans are flabbergasted at Sony's decision to discontinue disc sales from 2028 at Germany's Gamescom trade show -- leading to calls for a boycott.

The Nile Theater Announces Full 2026 Concert Lineup Including Menzingers and Shakey Graves

The Nile Theater in downtown Mesa has unveiled its full concert calendar for 2026, continuing its role as a central hub for live music in the Valley. The historic venue will host a diverse array of acts across its main room and Underground stage, with notable performances scheduled from August through December.

同性婚未認の英国で衝撃を与えたティルマンスの「ザ・コック」

ドイツ出身の写真家ヴォルフガング・ティルマンスの代表作「ザ・コック」は、男性同士のキスを大胆に描き、同性婚が未承認だった当時のイギリス社会に衝撃を与えた。現在、京都市京セラ美術館で開かれているYBA展で、その革新性と展示手法が再評価されている。

Venezuelan Artist Oswaldo Vigas Retrospective Opens in Guangzhou

The Guangdong Museum of Art in Guangzhou is hosting a retrospective of Venezuelan artist Oswaldo Vigas, titled "Reality Is What I Imagine." The exhibition features monumental works from his seven-decade career, exploring the intersection of Latin American heritage and global modernist movements through a curated dialogue between Chinese and Venezuelan perspectives.

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