EU leaders clash over using frozen Russian assets for Ukraine
EU leaders meet in Brussels to decide on tapping €210bn in frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine's defence. Poland's Tusk warns: 'money today, or blood tomorrow'. Follow live updates.
EU leaders meet in Brussels to decide on tapping €210bn in frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine's defence. Poland's Tusk warns: 'money today, or blood tomorrow'. Follow live updates.
EU leaders meet in Brussels to decide on using €210bn in frozen Russian assets for Ukraine, as Moscow launches lawsuits and warns of war. The outcome tests Europe's global standing.
EU leaders meet in Brussels to decide on a €90bn loan for Ukraine, funded by frozen Russian assets. Pressure mounts as Kyiv faces battlefield challenges. Read the latest.
Labour's plan to rejoin the Erasmus scheme for £570m a year ignites internal party conflict over Brexit reversal. Key figures push Starmer towards closer EU ties.
Sir Keir Starmer faces accusations of 'throwing billions away' after signing the UK up to the EU's Erasmus scheme at triple the pre-Brexit cost. Critics blast the move as a stealthy Brexit reversal.
Exclusive: European intelligence agencies reveal a GRU-led intimidation campaign against Belgian politicians and Euroclear executives to block the use of seized Russian funds for Ukraine. Read the full report.
The National Gallery of Australia unveils its first Indigenous art triennial, 'ever Present', a powerful truth-telling exhibition blending devastation with hope. Explore the landmark showcase.
Spotify's 2025 Wrapped data is out! Taylor Swift reigns supreme in the UK for a third year, while Bad Bunny dominates globally. Discover the year's biggest songs and podcasts.
Spotify has hinted its 2025 Wrapped feature is 'coming soon'. Here's how to see your top artists, songs, and podcasts when it drops, likely on December 3.
BBC Radio 1 reveals its Sound of 2026 longlist, featuring 10 breakthrough artists like Alessi Rose and Sombr. Discover the future stars of music here.
Discover the groundbreaking work of over 80 female photographers in the National Gallery of Victoria's major new exhibition, running until May 2026. Explore their legacy now.
Poet and painter Frieda Hughes shares her creative journey between exhibitions and writing. Discover how she transforms life events into art. Read her powerful reflection now.
Chris Herbet, Spice Girls founder, reveals why Olivia Dean, Raye and FLO are leading Britain's female music revolution. Discover the artists shaping UK soundscapes.
New study reveals why British teenagers give up on creative careers. Discover the harsh realities facing young artists and what needs to change. Read more.
Explore the stunning images from Africa Foto Fair 2025 in Ivory Coast. Discover talents from Africa and beyond in this major visual arts festival running until 7 December.
Tate exhibition pits British art giants Turner and Constable in thrilling confrontation. Must-see show runs until 12 April 2026. Book tickets now.
Gracie Friel Thewlis, daughter of actors Anna Friel and David Thewlis, performed her first major live show in Bristol this week, opening for Nell Mescal. The 20-year-old singer-songwriter is pursuing music rather than acting.
The 2026 Grammy Awards nominations are out, with UK talent making impressive showings across pop, rock, and alternative categories. Discover which British stars are leading the charge for music's biggest honours.
Discover how British henna artists are transforming traditional mehndi into contemporary wearable art, creating a cultural boom that celebrates identity and heritage through intricate hand designs.
Australian dream pop sensation Hatchie returns with her breathtaking third album 'Liquorice', delivering her most confident and sonically adventurous work yet.
Pop innovator Charli XCX reveals details about her highly anticipated sixth studio album 'Brat', promising her most personal work yet with a bold green aesthetic and intimate club-inspired sound.
Discover how Nottingham's pioneering community-run art gallery is thriving against the odds, championing diverse artists and becoming a blueprint for cultural resilience across the UK.
Ugandan photographer Stacey Gillian Abe launches groundbreaking Indiegogo campaign to challenge perceptions of slavery and identity through powerful visual storytelling.
Groundbreaking new research reveals the enduring impact of music legends David Bowie and Kate Bush, who've been voted the most influential British artists of all time in a comprehensive study of 2,000 adults.
In a historic victory for personal freedom, South Korea's Constitutional Court strikes down the nation's 70-year ban on non-medical tattooing, decriminalising thousands of artists and signalling a cultural shift.
The prestigious Artes Mundi 11 prize exhibition launches across Wales, featuring eight international artists competing for £40,000 award. Discover groundbreaking contemporary art in Cardiff, Llandudno and Aberystwyth until March 2025.
Experimental music pioneer Juana Molina opens up about her creative process, disdain for artistic pretension, and the playful spontaneity behind her groundbreaking new work.
British tattoo studios are leading a compassionate movement to remove and transform Nazi and extremist tattoos, offering individuals a chance to leave their past behind through meaningful cover-up art.
Discover how leading contemporary artists including Chris Ofili, Lindsey Mendick and Ragnar Kjartansson use carefully curated playlists to unlock their creative potential and transform their studios into spaces of musical inspiration.
The late Tejano music icon Selena Quintanilla receives posthumous recognition as the first female Latin artist to feature on a monumental Los Angeles billboard, celebrating her enduring legacy three decades after her tragic death.