42 h. ago We in the cultural sector must stand up to Trump’s attacks – if not now, when? | Gus Casely

My former colleagues at the Smithsonian in Washington DC face unprecedented pressure. I urge them to defend their principlesGus Casely-Hayford is director of London’s V&A EastIn one of his recent Truth Social posts, Donald Trump appeared to fire Kim Sajet – the fearless and utterly brilliant director of the Smithsonian Institution’s National Portrait Gallery in Washington DC. The president used his social media platform to claim that Sajet’s support for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) made her unsuitable for her role. “Upon the request and recommendation of many people, I am hereby terminating the employment of Kim Sajet as Director of the National Portrait Gallery”, Trump wrote. “She is a highly partisan person, and a strong supporter of DEI, which is totally inappropriate for her position. Her replacement will be named shortly.”Where to start? By now, we all know the arts has become the terrain for a brutal proxy battle for hearts and minds. A culture war 2.0, where not ...

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4 d. ago Helen Flanagan 'must make difficult decision' after love split but she's 'no good at it'

Following her split from boyfriend Robbie Talbot, a source close to Helen Flanagan has claimed her friends are urging her to take a break from dating - and enjoy being single

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5 d. ago Nicola Peltz's pals break silence for first time over Brooklyn Beckham claims

Nicola Peltz's pals address claims that she is "isolating" Brooklyn Beckham in new defence - as sources close to the Beckham family speak of their continued upset as the feud rumbles on

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8 d. ago Sources close to Martín Zubimendi reveal Arsenal truth – Not in London, no medical

Sources close to Martín Zubimendi reveal Arsenal truth – Not in London, no medical  Sport Witness

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1 week ago Brooklyn Beckham branded a 'hostage' by his family as 'unhealthy' marriage causes divide

Sources close to the Beckhams claim David and Victoria are desperately worried about their son

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1 week ago Mum whose first date ends in A1 carnage pictured for first time after crash

A close source of Courtney Redfern said the young mum was in shock from the incident where she was getting a lift home from Mayzar Azarbonyad.

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1 week ago Beckhams' fears over Brooklyn's 'unhealthy' marriage including 70 Nicola Peltz tattoos

EXCLUSIVE: Sources close to the Beckhams hit out at the influence Nicola Peltz has on Brooklyn as the family feud shows no sign of dying down amid 'isolating' claims

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1 week ago The truth behind the glamorous stars of The Real Housewives of London

This week MailOnline took a deeper look at the oh so fabulous cast and found celebrity exes, high-value burglaries and one oh so painful wedding night.

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2 w. ago Skunk Anansie: The Painful Truth review – a raw triumph of reinvention and resilience

(FLG)On their first LP in almost a decade, made as two members were treated for cancer, the rockers shrug off their 90s heyday with an experimental mindsetAlmost 30 years after Weak gave the London band a global smash, Skunk Anansie’s “painful truth” is facing up to middle age, parenthood, the loss of a longstanding manager, fears that their best days were behind them and two members being diagnosed with cancer. Recorded with drummer Mark Richardson in recovery and bassist Cass undergoing chemotherapy, their first album in nine years confronts such issues with candour and defiance. Opener An Artist Is an Artist stridently lays down the manifesto: over an infectious collision of electro-pop and post-punk, singer Skin insists that a true creative will not be denied by ageing or menopause. The vocalist subsequently addresses challenges ranging from the hedonistic rock lifestyle to her own family history.Musically, producer David Sitek of TV on the Radio has urged them to throw off the ...

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2 w. ago Israel is 'getting ready to quickly strike Iran if the Islamic Republic's nuclear talks with US collapse'

Intelligence sources believe negotiations between US and Iran are close to collapse, with Israel preparing to launch a week-long campaign against nuclear facilities if a deal is not reached.

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2 w. ago Starmer's surrender on youth travel: PM's new EU deal 'could throw borders open' in scheme that is effectively 'unlimited'

Sources close to talks on the scheme said British negotiators will try to cap EU arrivals allowed to work in Britain at between 70,000 and 80,000, and no higher than 100,000.

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2 w. ago Former Ukrainian presidential aide reportedly shot dead in Madrid – Europe live

Andriy Portnov, an ex-politician in Ukraine, was shot outside a school in a wealthy suburb, according to sources close to the policeSpanish newspaper El País is reporting that the police believe there were “two or three” attackers, with “at least three” gunshot wounds discovered on the body of the dead man.The newspaper quotes sources close to the investigation claiming that the man was driving a car at the time of the attack. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Arsenal reveal squad number changes after new home kit unveiled

Key shirt left vacant this season after summer sale has been re-assigned for the 2025/26 campaign

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3 w. ago Victoria Beckham insider breaks silence after Kate Middleton's show of support amid feud

A source close to Victoria Beckham has revealed how she feels about the Princess of Wales's recent show of support for the fashion designer - amid ongoing turmoil for the Beckham family

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3 w. ago Boris Johnson reckons he could swoop in to rescue Tories when Reform 'self

Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson is waiting for Nigel Farage's Reform party to slip up, so he can swoop in and collect the advances made by the right wing group, according to close sources

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3 w. ago Revealed: The illegal truth behind some of London's top restaurants

Half-a-million-pound fines. Repeated raids. And a secret underground world propping up the capital’s most-hyped dining spots. Rachael Burford investigates

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4 w. ago Mikel Arteta comments reveal Arsenal delusion and why other clubs dislike them

Arteta’s claim that Arsenal were the best team in the Champions League brought a reaction after the Gunners were knocked out in the semi-finals by PSG

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4 w. ago Victoria Beckham's 'above and beyond' gesture to Nicola Peltz before 'family feud'

Friends of the Beckhams have told how the couple have 'gone above and beyond' to support Nicola Peltz, despite sources close to the actress claiming she is not welcomed by the family.

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