16 h. ago Medaina Festival transforms Petra into a new frontier for electronic music

The multi-day Jordanian festival brought electronic artists, cultural workshops and curated performances to Petra and Wadi Rum – blending heritage with high production and thoughtful restraint

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6 d. ago Simple looking elementary school math problem leaves people stumped

A seemingly straightforward math problem has sparked debate online after leaving social media users confused over the correct answer.

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1 week ago UK passport warning as travellers experience Brexit rule hell at airports

Swathes of Brits have been stung by a post-Brexit passport rule that has sparked mass confusion - and resulted in passengers being denied boarding, despite having documentation that is still 'in date'

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1 week ago Will Smith charging fans huge fee for 'group photo' as UK tour sparks confusion

Hollywood star Will Smith is charging fans hundreds of pounds for pictures of him on his unlikely UK tour, with many fans wondering why he's picked certain venues

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1 week ago Danny Dyer sparks confusion after failing to turn up for start of Channel 4 show

‘Are they waiting for someone to fit in the bleep machine before letting Danny Dyer on?’ asked confused fans

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2 w. ago TRNSMT announce new main stage act amid calls for Kneecap to be axed from festival

TRNSMT bosses have announced a new major act that will take to the stage in Glasgow Green on Friday, July 11 which is the same day controversial Irish rap trio Kneecap are currently set to perform.

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2 w. ago Kneecap’s surprise London performance begins a day after terror charge

Mo Chara was charged over the alleged display of a flag in support of Hezbollah at a gig in London last year.

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2 w. ago Biodiversity performance and a ship runs aground – photos of the day: Thursday

The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the world Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Paul Mescal says comparing his film romance with Josh O’Connor to Brokeback Mountain is ‘lazy and frustrating’

In Cannes to promote The History of Sound, the actor said ‘I don’t see the parallels at all, other than we spent a little time in a tent’The actor Paul Mescal has hit out at critics who have drawn comparisons between The History of Sound, a gay romance in which he stars opposite Josh O’Connor, and Ang Lee’s landmark western Brokeback Mountain.Speaking at a press conference in Cannes the day after the film’s premiere, Mescal – who followed a supporting performance in Andrew Haigh’s acclaimed gay ghost story All of Us Strangers with playing the lead in Ridley Scott’s Gladiator II – said he believes cinema is “moving away” from alpha male roles. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Who plays Aidan Moore in Emmerdale? Actor mystery sparks confusion after credits 'clue'

Emmerdale fans are wondering who plays Aidan Moore on the ITV soap after scenes with John Sugden continues, without an mention of the actor in the credits or online

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4 w. ago BBC VE Day 80 concert viewers distracted by 'random' performance as stars lead tributes

The BBC marked the 80th anniversary of VE Day with a special live concert, which begun with a special address from host Zoe Ball.

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last month John Newman's VE Day 80 performance sparks confusion amongst viewers

Viewers who tuned in for the BBC VE Day 80 concert were left baffled after singer John Newman took to the stage to perform in front of veterans and the Royal Family

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last month Amy Dowden makes Strictly Come Dancing return for special BBC VE Day performance

Amy Dowden reunited with her fellow Strictly Come Dancing professionals for a special performance during the BBC’s VE Day 80 celebrations on Thursday, 8 May at London's Horse Guards Parade.

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