LensCulture Critics' Choice Awards 2026 Winners
The LensCulture critics' choice awards 2026 showcase diverse photography, from a rooftop crocodile to a matchbox forest fire, revealing hidden truths.
The LensCulture critics' choice awards 2026 showcase diverse photography, from a rooftop crocodile to a matchbox forest fire, revealing hidden truths.
A half-chicken half-hare, a skunk and a tortoise search for a 3,000-year-old groundhog in this wholesome animation with a surprisingly complex plot.
Palestinians in Gaza celebrated Spain's World Cup win, drawn by Spain's support for Palestinian rights. Fans gathered at cafes, waving flags and defying risks.
A rapid audio-visual review of the 2026 World Cup featuring key moments, colourful fans and the trophy, created by picture editor Jonny Weeks.
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RecommendedManuel Neuer, Neymar, and nine other stars ended their international careers after the 2026 World Cup. A look at their farewells and tributes.
A volcanologist and a photographer try to save Reykjavik in this impressive and plausible disaster-romance film.
After struggling with infertility and eight rounds of IVF, Narzny McKinney found a surrogate in former midwife Sarah Turner. They discuss their journey and the misconceptions surrounding surrogacy.
Surfwear has hit the catwalks, but what do real surfers in Newquay think of the trend? They say it's about attitude, not just clothes.
The Odyssey grossed $264m opening weekend. This spoiler-filled breakdown covers battles, cameos, and Nolan's vision of Homer's epic.
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RecommendedBub, an autobiographical game about chronic illness and art, lets players slow down and experience an artist's memories and dreams in New York City.
Historian Kim Phillips-Fein's book 'Country of Lords' examines the history of anti-egalitarian thought in America, from John Adams to Peter Thiel, amid rising inequality.
Zoe Williams reflects on how her stepmother's constant compliments, from heaving plant pots to pairing Bluetooth, make her feel magical and boost her ego.
Ed Askew, a late cult songwriter with around 50 albums, is remembered for his gay love songs and effortless folk from the fringes, with fans like Bill Callahan explaining his brilliance.
Ben Platt excels as a crooner in Mark Sonnenblick's honey-hearted cabaret-musical of 60s gay sweethearts at Menier Chocolate Factory, London.
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RecommendedChristopher Nolan's The Odyssey earned $264m in its opening weekend. We want to hear your thoughts on the film.
Empty vanilla pods can scent syrup, compotes, sugar, salt, kefir, whisky, and even your underwear drawer. Experts share creative ways to reuse them.
Manchester's textile past forms the starting point for this seamless showcase of skills, featuring works by eight artists and collectives from Korea and India.
Donald Trump's involvement in sports escalates, from World Cup intervention to golf disputes, with Bryson DeChambeau threatening to call the president over a penalty.
Sir Alex Ferguson has saluted Kevin Keegan for building Newcastle's 'greatest team' after Keegan's death at age 75, recalling their intense Premier League rivalry.
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RecommendedThe Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the world, featuring the Milky Way in China, beluga whale transport, and Larry the cat in Downing Street.
Splatoon Raiders, the first single-player spinoff of Nintendo’s quirky shooter, feels disappointingly run-of-the-mill and pedestrian.
A programme of Bach, Beethoven and a Jessie Montgomery premiere made perfect sense in the hall, with Abel Selaocoe a mesmerising soloist in Montgomery's 'These Righteous Paths'.
Chris Martin's half-time show at the World Cup final featured a rainbow smoke display and inclusive messages, seen as a rebuke to Donald Trump's policies.
Shabaz Ali, known as the 'povvo king' on TikTok, mocks the super-rich and investigates extreme wealth in his new BBC documentary 'Shabaz Asks: Are Billionaires Bad?'
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RecommendedGiuseppe Tornatore's film on Brunello Cucinelli is a sentimental vanity project tracing his rise from poor farmer to billionaire, but overdoes sycophancy.
From catnip to electronic teasers, these cat toys passed the ultimate test: feline approval. Our panel of kittens and adult cats helped review the best options for play, scent, and budget.
Australian MP Barnaby Joyce yelled at his dog during a live ABC interview while defending One Nation leader Pauline Hanson's European tour.
Seth Meyers mocked Donald Trump for being booed at the World Cup final, calling him a 'sports reaper' and joking about his Iran war stance.
Hideaki Anno's Shin Kamen Rider is a hopeful, action-packed film about a grasshopper-human hybrid fighting evil, available on Amazon Prime.
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RecommendedDespite recent cancellations of major musicals like Beetlejuice and Waitress, the success of the intimate production Grey Gardens in Melbourne shows homegrown talent thriving.