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Stephen Colbert's Late Show Wins Emmy for Writing

Stephen Colbert's 'The Late Show' secures a prestigious Emmy for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series, marking a significant victory for the host and his team in the 2025 Creative Arts Emmy Awards.

Royal Opera House in row over Russian singer performance

London's Royal Opera House is embroiled in a major controversy after permitting Russian soprano Anna Netrebko to perform, sparking accusations of cultural betrayal and igniting fierce criticism from Ukrainian groups and arts figures.

Jackie Chan & Jet Li's 2000s Film Revolution

A deep dive into the 2000s martial arts film revolution, exploring how Jackie Chan's 'Rush Hour' and Jet Li's 'Crouching Tiger' redefined global cinema and bridged East-West cultural divides.

Severance Wins Big at Creative Arts Emmy Awards

Apple TV+'s critically acclaimed series 'Severance' wins big at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards, claiming four trophies including Outstanding Casting and Main Title Design, setting the stage for the Primetime Emmys.

Meanjin Literary Journal Closes After 85 Years

The shocking closure of Australia's venerable literary journal Meanjin after 85 years sparks outrage and sorrow, highlighting a deepening crisis for the nation's cultural institutions.

Noni Hazlehurst Stuns in Gritty 'The Lark' Revival

Veteran Australian actress Noni Hazlehurst delivers a powerhouse performance in Jean Anouilh's 'The Lark', a poignant and timely exploration of faith, resistance, and integrity in a new Melbourne production.

Melvyn Bragg Steps Down from BBC's In Our Time

The BBC has launched a search for a new presenter for the flagship Radio 4 programme 'In Our Time' as its legendary host, Lord Melvyn Bragg, announces his departure after a quarter of a century.

Sweden Defines Its Culture With New State-Sponsored Canon

Sweden has officially defined its national identity with a new state-sponsored cultural canon, moving beyond stereotypes to celebrate everything from Viking history to avant-garde film. But is this a celebration of heritage or a controversial act of state

Melvyn Bragg's final Radio 4 show after 22-year tenure

After an extraordinary 22-year reign, Melvyn Bragg presents his final episode of 'The South Bank Show', marking the end of an era for British arts broadcasting and leaving an indelible legacy on Radio 4.

Theatres as Refugee Sanctuaries: Labour's New Proposal

Labour's Pat McFadden calls for a radical new scheme to house asylum seekers in UK theatre spaces, criticising the government's costly hotel policy and sparking a debate on arts funding and the refugee crisis.

GCSE Music faces extinction as costs soar to £400 per pupil

Exclusive: Soaring costs of music GCSEs are creating an 'apartheid' in arts education, with state school pupils priced out. The Child Poverty Action Group reveals the stark inequalities forcing schools to cut creative subjects.

NHS Youth Mental Health Crisis: Over-Diagnosis Costs £16bn

Exclusive: A damning report reveals the over-medicalisation of youth mental health is creating a financially unsustainable crisis for the NHS, costing the state a staggering £16 billion annually and stretching support services to their absolute limit.

Hobbycraft to Close Six UK Stores in Major Shake-Up

Arts and crafts retailer Hobbycraft is set to close six stores across the UK in a major restructuring plan, putting dozens of jobs at risk. Get the full details on the locations and the company's strategy.

Gaza Water Crisis Triggers Deadly Paralysis Outbreak

Exclusive: A catastrophic water shortage in Gaza, exacerbated by Israeli restrictions, is triggering a deadly outbreak of acute flaccid paralysis. Aid agencies warn of a spiralling humanitarian disaster as fuel and clean water supplies run critically low.

Kennedy Center removes Trump's name from honours

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has formally removed Donald Trump's name from its prestigious honours programme, reversing a 2019 decision and citing his actions surrounding the Capitol riot.

Blunkett: Starmer must suspend ECHR to deport migrants

Former Home Secretary Lord Blunkett urges Sir Keir Starmer to take radical action on migration, calling for a temporary suspension of the European Convention on Human Rights to fast-track deportations and regain control of the UK's borders.

Gaza Famine Exposes Netanyahu's 'Lie' on Aid Access

Exclusive report reveals catastrophic famine in northern Gaza, directly contradicting Israeli PM Netanyahu's claims of sufficient aid access. UN officials and aid agencies warn of imminent mass starvation.

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