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• Syria's transitional parliament holds first session after Assad's ousting other

  On Sunday, Syria's transitional parliament held its inaugural session, focusing on the creation of a new constitution and the establishment of democratic principles after years of…

• Design Roundup: Generative Identities and Tactile Packaging other

  A weekly selection of design projects highlights the tension between mathematical structure and organic textures. MIUX Studio's Huy Phan uses asymmetric grids with fluid hover…

• James Webb Space Telescope's 25 Best Images Mark Its Fourth Anniversary other

  Celebrating its fourth anniversary, the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) presents 25 remarkable images that reflect both scientific and artistic milestones. This $10 billion…

• Frankie Magazine Giveaway: Five Dennis Did It Lamps other

  Frankie magazine is giving away five 'The Originals' lamps from Australian design brand Dennis Did It, each valued up to $349. The giveaway is open to Australian subscribers who…

• Antiques Roadshow expert Theo Burrell dies at 39 from brain cancer other

  Theo Burrell, a ceramics and glass specialist on the BBC's Antiques Roadshow, has died at age 39 from glioblastoma, an aggressive brain tumor. Diagnosed in June 2022 at age 35,…

• Pushing the Limits: Running on Film with the Hasselblad XPan other

  A photographer set out to capture a running sequence on the Hasselblad XPan, a slow and deliberate film camera, to create an editorial story in just a few frames. The subject,…

• China's soft power strategy gains traction in Europe other

  A survey conducted in June by Public First across 24 European Union nations revealed that eight countries preferred stronger relations with China, while nine opted for the US, and…

• B.R. Yeager on internet horror, post-truth, and the weird other

  In an interview with Artribune, writer B.R. Yeager discusses his novels Amygdalatropolis and Negative Space, exploring themes of digital obsession, memory, and collective…

• Hamburg play 'Timmy' dives into whale debate with humor and morality other

  Alexander Klessinger's play 'Timmy – die Hope stirbt zuletzt' premiered at the Ernst Deutsch Theater in Hamburg. The production offers a wild, humorous, and occasionally moral…

• Stagecoach Travel in the Old West: Speed, Robberies, and the End of an Era other

  Before trains took over, stagecoaches were the go-to for long trips in the Old West. The Concord Stagecoach, designed by the Abbot-Downing Company in 1827, weighed over a ton and…

• Miko Mei Fair: Thai restaurant opens in Mayfair Georgian townhouse other

  Miko Mei Fair, a Thai dining establishment with a capacity of 50, has debuted on the ground level of MiMi Mei Fair's Georgian townhouse located at 55 Curzon Street, London. This…

• S(t)uoni Art Residency Brings Contemporary Art to the Sannio Apennines other

  The S(t)uoni Art Residency initiative, taking place in Castelpoto within the Sannio Apennines, is scheduled from July 2025 to June 2026. It is curated by Leandro Pisano and…

• Kim Kardashian's Tan Expert Isabel Alysa Shares Self-Tanner Tips other

  Isabel Alysa, spray-tan expert to Kim Kardashian, Kylie Jenner, Selena Gomez, Katy Perry, and Miley Cyrus, and founder of Dolce Glow, offers advice for achieving a natural-looking…

• Celebrity Red Carpet Looks from Paris Couture and The Odyssey Premiere other

  The week's best dressed celebrities embraced airy opulence at the fall 2026 couture shows in Paris and the global press tour for The Odyssey. Sarah Pidgeon attended the Chanel…

• Zoli Restaurant at Amant Art Complex Blends Cuisine and Culture other

  Zoli, a new restaurant in the East Williamsburg contemporary-art complex Amant, has quickly become a destination for both art enthusiasts and food lovers. The restaurant is named…

• Wilson Phillips’s “Hold On” and the Summer of 1990 other

  In 1990, the group Wilson Phillips, composed of Chynna Phillips, Carnie Wilson, and Wendy Wilson—daughters of Brian Wilson, John Phillips, and Michelle Phillips—released their…

• Sabrina Carpenter's Paris Style: Benetton, Dior, and a Furry Bucket Hat other

  Sabrina Carpenter was photographed in Paris during a heatwave, wearing a pale pink Benetton mini dress, vintage Hermès bag, vintage Dior mules, and a furry Paolo Moretti bucket…

• Rihanna's Summer Style: Crisis of Pants in Paris and New York other

  Rihanna has been spotted making bold fashion choices in New York and Paris, particularly skipping pants for the summer. In New York City, she wore a loose gray fleece hoodie…

• BTS Returns to Germany After Seven Years with Munich Concert other

  K-pop group BTS performed their first concert in Germany in seven years at the Allianz Arena in Munich. The event was described as an overwhelming experience, though the review…

• Israeli Settlers Detain US Rep. Ro Khanna in West Bank other

  Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) was detained by Israeli settlers while visiting the occupied West Bank on July 8, 2026. The incident occurred near the Palestinian village of Khirbet…

• Sky Arte premieres docu-film on Goya by José Luis López-Linares other

  Following the success of his documentary on Bosch, director José Luis López-Linares returns with 'L'ombra di Goya', a new docu-film on the Spanish painter Francisco Goya…

• AnJoy: Joyce Canova’s genderless, no-size fashion fights discrimination from Turin other

  Founded in 2024 by Turin-based Indian-Italian designer Joyce Canova, AnJoy is a genderless, no-size fashion label that prioritizes the person over the ideal body. The project…

• Democratic Pastors Challenge Christian Nationalism Ahead of US Midterms other

  As the November midterm elections near, a coalition of white Democratic pastors is uniting to counter what they describe as the Republican Party's exploitation of Christianity for…

• Romance bookshops and BookTok fuel reading revival for dyslexic woman other

  Amelia Lord, 28, a dyslexic social media and events coordinator from Newport now living in Cardiff, avoided reading until BookTok posts encouraged her to try. She made a New…

• Stacey Bendet's Dakota Apartment as Living Art Installation other

  Stacey Bendet, founder of the fashion label ALICE + OLIVIA, has converted her apartment in New York City’s iconic Dakota Building into a vibrant artistic hub. Collaborating with…

• Qatar's transformative former emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani dies at 74 other

  Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who served as Qatar's emir and played a pivotal role in elevating the small Gulf state to prominence in diplomacy, media, and investment, has…

• BSA Weekly Street Art Roundup: July 12, 2026 other

  Brooklyn Street Art continues to celebrate diverse talents in the city's vibrant art scene. This week's edition spotlights works by artists such as Buttafly, Dan Witz, and Iena…

• Reading as a Trend: Book Clubs and Reading Parties Among Gen Z other

  Despite a yearly decline in time spent reading, due to screens, holding a book has never been trendier, especially among Generation Z. The phenomenon includes book clubs, reading…

• William Christie on leaving the US for France at 26 other

  In an interview with Le Monde, baroque music master William Christie reflects on his abrupt departure from the United States to France at age 26, describing music as a means to…

• The Brutal History of the Word 'Schabernack' other

  The German word 'Schabernack' (prank) has a violent origin, tracing back to a punishment involving shaving off hair as a mark of shame. The Brothers Grimm documented this in their…

• Summer Soundtracks: From Charli XCX to Rolling Stones and Black Holes other

  A feature explores how composers from Gustav Holst to David Bowie have translated their vision of the universe into music, despite the fact that no sound can travel in the vacuum…

• Podcast Roundup: André Dussollier, Jewish Artists, and a Saint other

  Le Monde's 'La Matinale' presents a monthly podcast selection, featuring André Dussollier whispering, stories of women and a house, isolated Jewish artists, and a saint.

• Alma-Tadema's 'The Roses of Heliogabalus': Victorian Morality Meets Roman Decadence other

  Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema's 1888 painting 'The Roses of Heliogabalus' depicts the Roman emperor's infamous party where guests were suffocated by flower petals. The work,…

• Antoine Chao stages Guernica bombing show blending family history with fascist violence archives other

  Antoine Chao, musician and brother of Manu Chao, has created a performance piece about the 1937 bombing of Guernica. The show intertwines the story of his parents, who were…

• Ukraine-Krieg: Eskalation zwischen Russland und NATO droht other

  Die wachsenden Luftangriffe zwischen den Nationen, die ständigen Drohungen sowie das Fehlen von Verhandlungen zwischen Russland und den NATO-Staaten in Europa deuten auf eine…

• Arthur Streeton's 'Australia Felix' at Art Gallery of South Australia other

  Arthur Streeton's oil painting 'Australia Felix' (35 x 59 inches) is held by the Art Gallery of South Australia. The title is Latin for 'fortunate Australia,' referencing fertile…

• Funeral of Ali Khamenei in Iran: A Political and Religious Spectacle other

  The funeral of Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, who was killed in an Israeli-American attack on February 28, 2026, began on July 4 in Tehran and…

• Kelly Reemtsen Sues David Salle Over Copyright Infringement of 'Hatchet' Painting other

  Artist Kelly Reemtsen has initiated a federal lawsuit against David Salle for allegedly infringing on her copyright. Filed on June 22 in the Central District of California, the…

• Pablo Neruda: A Life on the Front Line other

  Pablo Neruda, originally named Ricardo Eliezer Neftalí Reyes Basoalto, was born on July 12, 1904, in Parral, Chile. He chose his pen name to honor Czech author Jan Neruda. At the…

• Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz After US Strikes on IRGC Attack other

  On Sunday, Iran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy targeted an 'unauthorised' ship that had disabled its systems…