Marilyn Monroe: Self-Made Genius and Tragedy at Portrait
National Portrait Gallery exhibition on Marilyn Monroe argues her image was self-created genius, not Hollywood's; demand has brought late openings.
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Daily Horoscope for Monday, August 3, 2026
Get today's daily horoscope for Monday, August 3, 2026. Claire Petulengro shares predictions for every zodiac sign, plus premium phone readings.
Daily horoscope for August 3 2026: your star sign predictions
Chiron's influence brings a reflective week on Monday August 3 2026, with past relationships and social positions in focus. Here are all signs' horoscopes.
Unique Mayan mosaic board game discovered at Guatemalan city
Archaeologists uncover a rare Mayan mosaic board game at Naachtun, revealing ancient gaming practices and unique construction.
Poet's Door-to-Door Tour of UK Council Estates Challenges Stereotypes
Poet Rowan McCabe knocked on doors across UK council estates, writing poems for residents and challenging stereotypes about social housing.
Nazi-Looted Masterpiece Returned in Argentina After 80 Years
An 18th-century painting looted by Nazis from a Jewish art dealer has been recovered in Argentina after being spotted in a property listing.
Clifton Hall ghost stories from caretaker and volunteers
Caretaker and volunteers at Birkenhead's Clifton Hall Masonic Temple report eerie encounters: running water, a stuck door, a music box and a mysterious push.
Dance show revives secret world of 1920s Paris lesbian club
Review of The Monocle, a dance show about a 1920s Paris lesbian club, blending history, music and movement.
Washington National Opera abandons Trump Kennedy Center in latest fallout
Washington National Opera to leave Trump Kennedy Center amid funding row, after artists withdrew over Trump's involvement.
Trump loses court bid to keep name on Kennedy Center as removal begins
Trump loses emergency appeal to keep name on Kennedy Center; removal begins as other legal and UFC news emerges.
Penelope Leads Greek Mythology Baby Names Comeback in 2025
A new analysis of ONS baby name data reveals Penelope was the most popular Greek mythology name in 2025, with 1,174 births, and lists top 10 for boys and girls.
Trump's name removed from Kennedy Center after judges reject appeals
Trump's name has been removed from the Kennedy Center's facade after a judge ruled the renaming illegal and rejected emergency appeals.
Row over Madrid site of Robert Capa's iconic photo
Madrid council’s plan for a youth centre at Robert Capa’s 1936 bombing photo site faces backlash from campaigners and the ICP over the use of his name.
Kate praises ‘connection between nature, creativity and craft’ at William Morris exhibition
The Princess of Wales visited The Arc in Winchester to see the William Morris exhibition, praising its connection between nature, creativity and craft.
Goodwin Sands letters: lost crosses and Crown Estate's seabed grip
Readers highlight the lost crosses on Goodwin Sands and criticise Crown Estate's ownership of UK seabeds after dredging concerns.
Poem addressing 'relentlessness of the news cycle' wins National Poetry Competition
Partridge Boswell wins £5,000 National Poetry Competition for 'The Gathering', a poem about language, love and global suffering.
Wounded Ukrainian veterans find healing on stage in adaptation of 'Eneida'
Wounded Ukrainian veterans perform an adaptation of 'Eneida' in Kyiv, using theatre as a healing journey amid war.
Metrolink disruption leads to Manchester street style tour
A diverted Metrolink commute turned into a Manchester street-style tour, featuring a £1 Vinted vest, a £40 pair of loafers and a Smiths family connection.
Forgotten steamer trunks reveal Filipino American stories in Washington
Smithsonian exhibition reveals Filipino American history through contents of forgotten steamer trunks found in Stockton.
Faux Cyrillic: The Design Trend That Grinds Gears for Millions
Viv Groskop criticises faux Cyrillic in design, citing film poster examples and comparing it to heavy metal umlauts, as a nuisance for millions of Cyrillic readers.
Sean Scully: The Pain Behind the Rectangles
Sean Scully discusses his Paris show, the blues of his childhood, family trauma and why abstract painting expresses feeling without words.
£1.8m Stalybridge gallery makeover avoids over-modernising
Astley Cheetham Art Gallery and Library in Stalybridge is set for a £1.8m interior renovation, with a new lift, accessible toilet and restored library spaces.
AP Unveils Selection of Standout Vertical Photos from 2025
A look at The Associated Press's curated selection of standout vertical images from its 2025 coverage.
Float at Edinburgh Fringe: pregnancy as an intergalactic voyage in Indra Wilson's poetic solo
Indra Wilson's Float at Edinburgh Fringe uses space travel as a metaphor for pregnancy and loss in a poetic, touching solo performance.
Aum Shinrikyo: The Cult Behind Tokyo's Sarin Attack
The story of Aum Shinrikyo, the doomsday cult behind Tokyo's 1995 sarin attack, its leader, and its continued presence.
Groat Market, Newcastle, then and now: 1960s to 2026
A 1960s photograph shows Newcastle's Groat Market with the old Town Hall and Thomson House; the same view in 2026 reveals how much has changed.
Legal dispute over Monkey Queen print may force Banksy to reveal identity
Collectors sue Banksy's company over unauthenticated Monkey Queen print, potentially forcing the artist to reveal his identity in court.
Heritage bodies warn consumer law loophole could 'cripple' charity income
Heritage organisations warn a two-week cooling-off period in new consumer law could allow abuse of charity memberships, threatening vital funding.
British Museum secures £3.5m to keep Tudor heart pendant linked to Henry VIII
British Museum raises £3.5m to save a gold heart pendant linked to Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon, with public support and a £1.75m grant.
Rare mosaic board game unearthed at ancient Maya city in Guatemala
Archaeologists have found a unique mosaic board game at the Maya city of Naachtun, offering new clues about ancient Patolli.
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