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Published on 27/07/2026 – 14:53 GMT+2 British singer Boy George, frontman of the band Culture Club, has released a song in solidarity with Israel. Titled ‘Od Nirkod (We Will Dance Again)’, the reggae-style song has not been made available on streaming platforms and was instead posted on the artist’s X account, along with the caption “Shalom”. The song’s title is a phrase closely associated with the 7 October Hamas attack on the Supernova Sukkot Gathering festival, which led to the death of 378 people and Israel to launch its military campaign in Gaza. It is also the title of a…
As this travel journalist knows, when it comes to Sanrio, the obsession knows no bounds. An unending collection of plushies, stocking up on kawaii stationery, decking your room with Hello Kitty bedding, and the list goes on from there. If you don’t already have enough merch, there’s only one thing left to do: board a flight to Japan’s capital city and visit a Sanrio-themed “hotel” experience. We say hotel, but it’s not a place where you can stay the night… Tokyo’s Shinjuku-ku ward is currently hosting Sanrio fan favourites as part of the “Hotel Floria Tokyo – Sanrio Characters Exhibition”…
It’s a bittersweet birthday for the EU-US trade deal. One year after European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and US President Donald Trump struck the landmark agreement in Turnberry, Scotland, transatlantic trade relations are being jeopardised by fresh threats from the US. Last week’s €890 million fine imposed by the Commission on US tech giant Google sent the Trump administration into a fury. Posting on Truth Social, the president said the US will launch investigations into unfair trade practices, signalling that his administration is prepared to retaliatewhenthe EU enforces its digital rules against US firms. However, Trump may have…
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has taken a swipe at his critics in a rambling, self-congratulatory Instagram post, telling them to “meditate, pray, or watch a football match” instead of “spending their time and energy hating us.” In a 15-slide post on his account, Infantino celebrated what he called the “best show in the world” and defended the football governing body against “those behind their screens spreading hate and false rumours.” The 2026 FIFA World Cup, which took place across the United States, Mexico and Canada, wrapped up on 19 July, as Spain defeated Lionel Messi’s Argentina 1-0 to lift the…
Published on 27/07/2026 – 11:54 GMT+2 British comedian, writer, musician, broadcaster and wildlife conservationist Bill Oddie has died aged 85. Oddie’s agent, David Foster, has paid tribute to the “intelligence and wit” of “Britain’s “best-loved birder”. He said in a statement: “Bill was a multi-talented celebrity – wildlife presenter, broadcaster, comedian, writer, songwriter, musician and conservationist. Yet it was never fame that he valued. Instead he encouraged us to respect and protect the environment.” Foster added: “He taught us the wonder of it. He protested, lobbied and campaigned for it. He led the way and people of all ages and…
Published on 27/07/2026 – 12:30 GMT+2•Updated 12:59 Iran has issued a fresh warning to Bulgaria after the Balkan country allowed the United States to use its military bases, escalating diplomatic tensions between Tehran and Sofia. In a statement posted on social media, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said that “those making decisions in Bulgaria must bear responsibility for the dangerous decision to host a US aerial refuelling aircraft at their military bases.” The statement added that Tehran believes this is not an isolated case, claiming that similar decisions have been taken before to “support US military operations against Iran.”…
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With Madrid set to host the F1 Spanish Grand Prix this September at the all-new Madring street circuit, and with major concerts from artists like Shakira, Pitbull, and The Weeknd on the horizon, all eyes are on the Spanish capital. But new events aren’t the only reason to visit, as the city also has a number of swish new hotels for you to check into. From a stay in Madrid’s best-known address to a property focused on music and wellness, here are the city’s hottest new hotels for 2026. Club Metrópolis Gran Vía is Madrid’s most famous street, and Edificio…
It’s been a week since the World Cup ended, but misleading claims and conspiracies surrounding the tournament have continued in full force. The vast majority concern Spain’s victory over Argentina in the final, in which La Roja won 1-0, and the controversies that have cast a shadow over the South American side during and after the competition. One post that has racked up almost 4 million views alleges that global football governing body FIFA “needed a European champion”. It says that FIFA President Gianni Infantino made a deal with UEFA, Europe’s football governing body, to ensure Spain won the World…
Published on 27/07/2026 – 10:56 GMT+2 Donald Trump and A-list stars have rarely seen eye to eye, and the last few days have seen him and his administration lash out or anger several prominent celebrities. Trump recently attacked one of his go-to foes: Bruce Springsteen. The two have traded barbs over the years and the latest was during Trump’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Friday, when Trump criticised the rock legend’s appearance for no apparent reason. “And what about Bruce Springsteen? What the hell happened to that guy?” Trump said during his speech. “He looks like hell. I don’t care…