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European culture: art, music, film, books and ideas.
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German lawsuit tests copyright limits for AI music training
It's more than a copyright issue: The flood of AI-generated tracks is unfair competition for the original creators, says GEMA.
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German court rules that AI music firm Suno violated copyrights
Germany's state-mandated licensing agency, GEMA, says the verdict has "global significance," as Suno is also directed to pay yet-t…
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Germany news: Deutsche Bahn returns to profit
Rail operator Deutsche Bahn has returned to profit for the first time in years, helped by rising demand. Meanwhile, a court heard …
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Indian education minister resigns after students overwhelm state with AI memes
Indian students have forced the resignation of their education minister through a relentless campaign of AI-generated memes, demon…
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Ethio-jazz pioneer Mulatu Astatke plays final UK shows and reclaims African music history
Following his final UK performances, the 82-year-old creator of Ethio-jazz is using his global platform to challenge Western educa…
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Halo remake underscores Microsoft gaming challenges and industry standardisation
The 25th-anniversary remake of Xbox’s flagship shooter arrives as Microsoft’s gaming division faces turbulence, reflecting broader…
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Archibald prize 2026: portrait of Jewish leader after Bondi terror attack wins people’s choice award
Artist Michael Zavros says he was inspired by a deep respect for Alex Ryvchin’s leadership, as well as an uncanny likeness between…
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Snowy valleys, balloon bikes and a wild game of buzkashi: a different view of Afghanistan – in pictures
As the son of Afghan refugees, Daniel Malikyar wanted to paint a picture of the country he knew, rather than the one he read about…
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Mario Vargas Llosa by Gerald Martin review – the passions and politics of Peru’s Nobel laureate
This stylish biography of the author traces his journey from left to right, and from ‘posh Lima’ to Cricklewood “At what precise m…
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TV tonight: the two women who made a podcast about their ex-partner’s lies
True-crime show Don’t Date Brandon is a shocker. Plus: Harriet Walter delves into her Italian family heritage in Who Do You Think …
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'Tell me, South': Life in Lebanon explored through voices, photographs and memories
While south Lebanon is still reeling from a war that has left deep scars on people and places, a new exhibition "Tell me, South" e…
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Festival bans camping stoves and disposable BBQs
The Dorset festival is banning items that post a fire hazard due to the hot weather and dry ground.
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Judge orders Amy Winehouse’s father to pay nearly £1m to her friends
Mitch Winehouse ‘knowingly and deliberately’ made unfounded allegations against Naomi Parry and Catriona Gourlay, judge says The f…
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National Theatre to mark 50 years on South Bank
A free outdoor installation will tell 50 stories from the theatre's half-century in October.
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National Theatre stages ambitious Sophocles-Bergman merge
The National Theatre is pairing Sophocles’ Electra with Bergman’s Persona in a role-swapping production starring Cate Blanchett an…
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Sustained municipal funding drives post-pandemic cultural sector recovery
A new analysis of ten US cities reveals that even modest increases in local government arts funding directly correlate with strong…
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Children’s animation series Wolfoo found guilty of copying Peppa Pig
Judge orders removal of all Wolfoo videos from online platforms after finding ‘prolific’ copyright infringement The corporate owne…
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Salman Rushdie attacker convicted of terror offences
Hadi Matar, 28, was convicted of attempting to help Hezbollah by attacking the British-Indian author.
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Pioneering assemblage artist Betye Saar dies at 99
Betye Saar, the Los Angeles artist who transformed racist memorabilia into powerful critiques of American culture, has died at 99,…
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Man who stabbed Salman Rushdie in 2022 convicted of federal terrorism charges
Jury finds Hadi Matar, who is already serving a 25-year New York state prison sentence, guilty of all charges against him A man wa…
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International stars anchor new Welsh film productions in regional hubs
Upcoming film adaptations shot in Dolgellau and Anglesey highlight the growing capacity of the Welsh creative sector to attract ma…
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New Spider-Man film opens in UK targeting repeat of billion-dollar box office success
The London premiere of Spider-Man: Brand New Day marks a critical test for the franchise's commercial viability and its broader ec…
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Amy Winehouse's dad ordered to pay £1m by court
Mitch Winehouse must pay nearly £1m to two of his daughter's friends over the auctioning of items.
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Peppa Pig owners win copyright battle against 'impostor' Wolfoo
A judge orders all videos featuring the popular animated wolf to be removed from YouTube.