Friday, October 16, 2026

The Break in the Noise: Metals Demand Surges as Confidence Wavers

When financial headlines scream and markets jitter,...

Elle Fanning Fronts Coach’s Music-Driven ‘Live Your Story’ Campaign

Coach cast Elle Fanning and PinkPantheress in a Fall 2026 campaign that leans on live music and its Tabby bag rather than a straight fashion shoot.

Sweden’s 15 UNESCO World Heritage sites, and why each is worth the trip

From Drottningholm Palace to the Falun copper mine, Sweden's 15 UNESCO World Heritage sites span royal residences, Bronze Age art and untouched wilderness.

Europe’s New Culture Pledge Meets Its First Test in the Creative Europe Budget Talks

Months after EU institutions signed their first joint declaration on culture, more than 200 organisations are urging member states to drop planned cuts to Creative Europe.

Jude Law in Talks to Join Ari Aster’s ‘Scapegoat’ at A24

The actor is negotiating to join a cast led by Scarlett Johansson and Jacob Elordi for the director's next feature.

Green Hydrogen Hits a Wall as Costs Bite and Buyers Stay Away, While China Presses Ahead

Developers have scrapped roughly 50 clean-hydrogen projects as costs stay high and buyers fail to materialise. Only China, building electrolysers at a fraction of Western prices, is still pressing ahead.

Plentiful Helps Professionals Break Through Personal Blocks With Global Coaching and Retreats

On a video call from her apartment in Chicago, Maya, a financial analyst, describes the moment she realized she needed help. “I was working late every night and felt disconnected from what I actually wanted...

Edinburgh Festival Fringe Marks Its 80th Year With Ticket Sales Up 8 Percent

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe closed its 80th edition with more than 2.8 million tickets issued, up 8 percent.

NBC Launches Federal-Agent Family Drama ‘Line of Fire’

NBC's new drama Line of Fire, from creator Joshua Safran, follows a family of federal agents whose look into a U.S. Marshal's death uncovers a wider conspiracy.

Elsa Hosk And The Swedish Model On The Global Runway

She became one of the most recognisable names in international modelling.

Europe’s New Culture Pledge Meets Its First Test in the Creative Europe Budget Talks

Months after EU institutions signed their first joint declaration on culture, more than 200 organisations are urging member states to drop planned cuts to Creative Europe.

Bjorn Ulvaeus on ABBA Legacy and the Business of Music

The ABBA songwriter remains an influential voice on creators rights.

Britney Spears Shares Unreleased 2001 Song Co-Written With Justin Timberlake

She'll Never Be Me, cut from the Britney album, leads five bonus tracks on a 25th anniversary edition due on 6 November.

Rosa Friedrich Starts Shooting Influencer Comedy Who Is Afraid of God

The Austrian filmmaker's first fiction feature follows a teenage influencer who turns a shy outsider into an online saint, with Heike Makatsch in the cast.

Rights at Risk: Civil Society Warns Against Expanding Anti-Protest Authority

Across several democracies, a growing chorus of civil society organizations is raising alarm over proposals to expand government authority...

Awards Season Begins to Take Shape

Though the ceremonies are still months away, awards season...

Amanda Kernell’s New Film Is a Double Contender This Autumn

The Sami-Swedish director returns with a drama set in a reindeer-herding community.

Lena Dunham Brings Girls Back to HBO for a Five-Episode Limited Run

HBO is reviving Girls for five episodes a decade after its finale, with Lena Dunham, Allison Williams, Jemima Kirke and Zosia Mamet returning and filming due in summer 2027.

A clearer first meeting: how The Piri Law Firm maps a client’s options

The first legal meeting often leaves a client with...

Europe’s New Culture Pledge Meets Its First Test in the Creative Europe Budget Talks

Months after EU institutions signed their first joint declaration on culture, more than 200 organisations are urging member states to drop planned cuts to Creative Europe.

Young Horizons Industry Shows How Children’s Media Is Chasing Cohorts, Not Reach

At its tenth edition in Poland, Young Horizons Industry heard that young viewers now spread across many platforms, pushing producers to build smaller, loyal followings.

Dinard’s Prize-Giving Shows a Festival Still Delivering While Its Future Is Reviewed

Clio Barnard's win capped a strong line-up at the 37th Dinard British and Irish Film Festival, but a change of director and falling support have put its future under review.

Oh Se Young Plays a Secret Indie Singer in What a Boss Wants

The actress takes the lead opposite Sung Hoon in a web novel adaptation, playing an upbeat job seeker who secretly sings with an indie band.

Rosa Friedrich Starts Shooting Influencer Comedy Who Is Afraid of God

The Austrian filmmaker's first fiction feature follows a teenage influencer who turns a shy outsider into an online saint, with Heike Makatsch in the cast.