15 h. ago Tripe and liver back on the menu as Gen Z turns to classic dishes

Traditional dishes like liver and onions, spam fritters and fry-ups are back among the young - but over-60s are now more likely to be brunching on avocado toast than younger Brits

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49 h. ago Ancient India: Living Traditions at The British Museum: 'sacred joy'

The sacred art of three religions are traced back to their origins in this spellbinding and sensual show

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3 d. ago Oil industry funded Girl Scouts and British Museum to boost image, evidence suggests

BP has funded Washington’s National Gallery of Art, UK’s Royal Shakespeare Company and National Portrait GalleryOil interests have funded cultural institutions such as museums, youth organizations and athletic groups in recent years, new research shows, in what appears to be a public relations effort to boost their image amid growing public awareness of the climate crisis.Top US fossil fuel lobby group the American Petroleum Institute (API) sponsored a 2017 workshop for the Pennsylvania Girl Scouts, featuring “activities that mimicked work in the energy industry”. Energy giant BP in 2016 sponsored Washington DC’s National Gallery of Art and continues to fund the British Museum in London. And in 2019, Shell sponsored the golf event the Houston Open for the 26th time. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Traditional UK seaside town named one of the best places to live in Britain

Long overshadowed by its historic neighbour, this seaside town in East Sussex has become a coveted hub thanks to its booming culinary scene and convenient commute to the capital

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9 d. ago Your chance to stare down a god: inside the British Museum’s mesmerising look at Indian religions

A show full of deities, snakes and shrines puts three ancient faiths in the spotlight. Our writer seeks out its inspiration in the bustling metropolis of MumbaiIt’s the eyes that stay with you – piercing black discs that seem to vibrate against the intense orange of a goddess’s skin. The rest is a blur of silver, yellow and saffron as temple attendants encourage you to move, clockwise, around the murti, or sacred statue. For a moment it’s as if this shrine is the one fixed point in the whole city.The goddess in question is Mumba, the patron of Mumbai, her temple at the beating heart of one of the most densely populated areas on Earth. A few streets to the east is the green and white splendour of Minara mosque. To the north is the intricately carved Jain temple of Parshwanath. All around is the noise and commerce of a place that Indians regard as their version of New York and LA combined – “the city of dreams”. Yet, far from being a godless metropolis, this is a place where religion ...

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9 d. ago Trump biographer claims president and Melania are ‘separated’ and do not live by traditional marriage arrangements

Speculation surrounding the state of the couple’s marriage has been rife given Melania’s infrequent appearances at the White House

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1 week ago 5 London Exhibitions To See This Summer At National Gallery, The Wallace Collection, British Museum, Sketch & Camden Arts Projects

5 London Exhibitions To See This Summer At National Gallery, The Wallace Collection, British Museum, Sketch & Camden Arts Projects  Forbes

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1 week ago School visits to UK museums hit by ‘shortage of means’, philanthropist says

Frédéric Jousset warns smaller institutions especially are lagging behind their European counterpartsSmaller UK museums are suffering from a “shortage of means” that leaves them lagging behind their European counterparts, according to a philanthropist who is funding museum trips for thousands of British schoolchildren.Frédéric Jousset, a French philanthropist who made waves when he founded a mobile museum onboard a €32m catamaran, said British children were missing out on access to the arts because of a lack of investment. Continue reading...

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1 week ago The art of making ‘a little mess’ brings Nicolas Party’s showstopper to Bath

Artist borrows from past masters to create centrepiece of latest show, his first major mural in EnglandThere was a time when Nicolas Party would be pursued by police for decorating trains and buildings across Europe with his distinctive street art. Now, grand galleries and museums invite him to unleash his visions on their walls.His latest extraordinary piece, a large mural in soft pastel inspired by the works of a 17th-century Dutch artist and an 18th-century British master has materialised at the Holburne Museum in Bath. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Arsenal: Mikel Arteta confirms Liverpool will receive guard of honour ahead of Anfield showdown

Gunners will follow tradition and applaud Liverpool for Premier League title triumph

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2 w. ago The British Museum Honors Utagawa Hiroshige with First London Solo Show in 25 Years

The British Museum Honors Utagawa Hiroshige with First London Solo Show in 25 Years  stupidDOPE

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2 w. ago Food and freedom: exhibition charts radical history of gardening in Britain

Artefacts from 11th century on display at British Museum in London, alongside work of modern-day community group“Being able to grow your own food is one of the most radical ways that you can express your freedom, your sovereignty, your liberation,” says Valerie Goode, the founder and chief executive of the Coco Collective, a Black-led community gardening organisation in south London.“When you leave your food production in the hands of other people, you are leaving your health, your wellbeing, your sense of identity in the hands of other people. When we reclaim our food, we reclaim our power.” Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Met Gala 2025: Dua Lipa stuns in a dramatic feathered gown while leggy Aimee Lou Wood nails tailoring theme as they and Suki Waterhouse lead British and Irish stars in attendance

Dua Lipa was among the show-stopping British and Irish arrivals for the 2025 Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute Benefit Gala on Monday.

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2 w. ago Met Gala 2025: Dua Lipa stuns in a dramatic feathered mini dress while Suki Waterhouse wows in a daring backless look as they lead the British and Irish stars on the blue carpet

Dua Lipa was among the show-stopping British and Irish arrivals for the 2025 Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute Benefit Gala on Monday.

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2 w. ago Met Gala 2025: Lewis Hamilton cuts a dapper figure in an eye

Lewis Hamilton was among the British arrivals for the 2025 Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute Benefit Gala on Monday, after acting as one of the co-chairs of this year's event.

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2 w. ago Australian federal election 2025 live: Labor wins election; Anthony Albanese acknowledges traditional owners; Peter Dutton concedes after losing own seat – latest updates

Prime minister acknowledges traditional owners and says Australians had chosen optimism after Coalition leader loses Dickson. Follow today’s news liveAnthony Albanese wins election with Labor securing majority in ‘win for the ages’Who is Ali France, the Labor candidate who has unseated Peter Dutton in Dickson?Election 2025 results LIVE: Australia votes tracker and federal seat countsListen to the latest episode of our new narrative podcast series: GinaGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastUnder a perfect blue sky perhaps more reminiscent of home than the customary grey of London, ex-pats in Britain have been queueing up to vote at Australia House.The wait to cast a ballot has been up to 30 minutes with the line snaking out of the entrance and up and down the pavement. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Chinese singles are looking for love in video chats — with thousands following along in real time

Frustrated with traditional dating, many young people in China are going on livestreamed video chats to find love

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3 w. ago Hiroshige: artist of the open road at the British Museum: 'spellbinding and cinematic'

Hiroshige was one of Japan’s most popular print artists during the Edo period and this new exhibition shows how his visual language helped shape the arts

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3 w. ago Vancouver street festival: nine people killed after car is driven into crowd, as PM says Canada is ‘heartbroken’ – latest updates

Police say several people have also been injured at Lapu Lapu celebrations, but rule out terrorism as motive after man arrested at sceneThe festival, celebrated especially in the central Philippines, honours Datu Lapu-Lapu, an indigenous Filipino leader who famously defeated Spanish forces led by Ferdinand Magellan in the Battle of Mactan in 1521 and became a national hero.The centrepiece of the festivities in Vancouver is a multi-block street party in the Sunset neighbourhood featuring Filipino food and traditions, live performances and cultural displays.The party on Saturday was just starting to break up but many people were still in the streets when the dark SUV rammed into the crowd.The government of British Columbia officially recognised 27 April as Lapu-Lapu Day in 2023, acknowledging the cultural contributions of the Filipino-Canadian community, one of the largest immigrant groups in the province.Lapu-Lapu’s victory is celebrated in the Philippines as a symbol of nation’s res...

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3 w. ago Vancouver street festival: nine people killed as car is driven into crowds at Lapu Lapu celebrations – latest updates

Police say several people have been injured, but rule out terrorism as motive after man arrested at sceneThe festival, celebrated especially in the central Philippines, honours Datu Lapu-Lapu, an indigenous Filipino leader who famously defeated Spanish forces led by Ferdinand Magellan in the Battle of Mactan in 1521 and became a national hero.The centrepiece of the festivities in Vancouver is a multi-block street party in the Sunset neighbourhood featuring Filipino food and traditions, live performances and cultural displays.The party on Saturday was just starting to break up but many people were still in the streets when the dark SUV rammed into the crowd.The government of British Columbia officially recognised 27 April as Lapu-Lapu Day in 2023, acknowledging the cultural contributions of the Filipino-Canadian community, one of the largest immigrant groups in the province.Lapu-Lapu’s victory is celebrated in the Philippines as a symbol of nation’s resistance to colonisation and the...

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