Ludwig Göransson's score for Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey uses reconstructed ancient instruments but fails to enhance the film, according to a composer who is writing his own opera of the epic.
High-definition scans of Frank Hurley's original glass-plate negatives from Ernest Shackleton's Endurance expedition reveal new details, including a hidden sixth crew member.
Test your knowledge with this week's Thursday news quiz, featuring elections, a dog surprise, and a viral raccoon. Fifteen questions on topical news, pop culture, and general knowledge await.
The best cleansers in the UK for every skin type and budget, tested over six months by a beauty expert, with top picks from Cetaphil to Sarah Chapman.
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James Risen argues that Trump's subpoena of New York Times reporters in a leak investigation is a weapon to damage press freedom, not find leakers.
Liverpool's new head coach Andoni Iraola explains that the success of Spanish and Basque coaches stems from a collective mindset, prioritising the team over the individual.
Singer-songwriter Brennan Wedl discusses her new Waxahatchee-produced album, sobriety, and freeing herself from people-pleasing through music.
An Australian friend's 'barbecue plus one' idea: one item on the grill plus a huge bowl of something else, from roasted aubergine to Greek salad, for easy entertaining.
Iced tea doesn't have to be super sweet and sugary; plenty of offerings can convert even the staunchest tea purist, especially during a heatwave.
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To mark Benedict Cumberbatch’s 50th birthday, we rank his finest screen roles, from The Imitation Game and Doctor Strange to The Power of the Dog.
R James Woolsey, who led the CIA under Bill Clinton, has died aged 84. His wife said he died of a stroke and had faced 'Havana syndrome' symptoms.
A Byzantine shipwreck yields gold off Croatia; wildfires rage in France; Ukraine defends against drones; and more in Thursday's global photo roundup.
At the Venice Dance Biennale, artistic director Wayne McGregor explores quantum gravity and geopolitics, with Andrea Salustri's Invisible as a standout piece.
Bath children's literature festival faces backlash after founder John McLay emailed authors asking them to delete social media posts criticising its lack of diversity in the 2026 programme.
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A new game from Friday Sundae blends renovation, supernatural investigation, and musical numbers in a very British ghost story set in a seaside hotel.
Mitsuko Uchida's live recording of Beethoven's last three piano sonatas from Tokyo's Suntory Hall offers a sublime, unmediated musical experience.
A personal essay explores the obsession with home renovations, linking it to Trump's design wars, and argues it leads to anxiety, isolation, and homogenized spaces.
John Crace imagines Nigel Farage's right-hand man George Cottrell's thoughts behind his book 'How to Launder Money' in a satirical sketch.
Danny Boyle's drama about Rupert Murdoch's Sun acquisition and a four-hour Elon Musk documentary headline the Venice film festival, with only one female-directed film in competition.
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Sam Docherty reflects on his AFL career, two bouts of cancer, knee reconstructions, and the mental toll that led to retirement, sharing his journey from rock bottom to representing something bigger.
The 2020s have brought a flurry of innovation to cinema, from YouTube-native directors to copyright expiry horror films and fan-driven redesigns like Sonic the Hedgehog.
Brigid Delaney recalls her childhood electric blanket shock and her reluctant conversion to using one in Canberra, but now she's sticking with flannel.
A reader whose first relationship ended at 30 feels less confident. Advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith explains why rejection isn't a verdict on worth and why hope, not expectation, matters.
James Norton narrates Matt Haig's cosy feelgood tale of an octogenarian reflecting on his life after death, with shades of A Christmas Carol.
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Seth Meyers mocks Trump's low approval ratings, tariff plans on Canadian hockey sticks, and continued claims of a rigged 2020 election.
As they release their first album in 16 years, the Vini Reilly-fronted band answer questions on sandpaper sleeves, Harry Styles as a fan, and inventing a new guitar style.
An 80-year-old man shares how dancing at a festival made him feel ageless, plus a reader's take on the health benefits of raving.
Swedish nonprofit Vikingaleden says Universal has not paid a $6,000 repair bill for damage to a Viking ship replica used in The Odyssey, despite the film's $264m opening weekend.
Burlesque the Musical has postponed its opening performances, originally scheduled for July 25, 2026. The UK tour, including Liverpool Empire from Nov 24 to Dec 5, is unaffected.
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A stunning video captures a plane flying low over Llangennith beach near Rhossili at sunset, with the RAF confirming it was a training flight.
