Globe's Tempest Production Breaks All The Rules, Says Review
Tim Crouch's experimental Tempest at Sam Wanamaker Playhouse breaks Shakespearean rules with modern twists, but critics find it slow-moving yet lively.
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Can men wear shorts to work in a heatwave?
The annual debate resurfaces: is it acceptable for men to wear shorts to the office in scorching weather? Acas offers guidance on dress codes and alternatives.
Kennedy Center Shuts For Two Years In Trump Renovation
Kennedy Center board votes to close for two years for Trump-led $257m renovation, with artists cancelling bookings and leadership changes.
Louvre appoints new director after jewellery heist and staff unrest
Christophe Leribault appointed Louvre director after Laurence des Cars resigned following jewellery heist and security failures.
New Wave of French Fashion Brands Arrives in London
A new wave of Parisian fashion brands, including Ysé, Bobbies, and Agatha, is opening stores in London, bringing effortless French style to UK shoppers.
Daily Horoscope: Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Your daily horoscope for Wednesday, July 29, 2026. Claire Petulengro reveals astrological insights for all zodiac signs from Aries to Pisces. Discover what the stars have in store for you today.
London museums urged to display hidden artefacts as storage costs mount
London museums spend millions on storage while keeping over 90% of collections hidden. Funding cuts prompt call for more displays.
Kennedy Center begins layoffs as two-year closure looms
The Kennedy Center has begun staff layoffs ahead of a two-year closure for renovations, sparking criticism from employees.
Venice Biennale Faces Loss of €2m EU Grant Over Russia Participation
European Commission warns it will suspend €2m grant if Biennale allows Russia to participate in 2026 art exhibition.
Johnny Vegas Swaps Stand-Up for Sculpture in Career U-Turn
Johnny Vegas, 54, returns to ceramics with a new exhibition, swapping stand-up comedy for sculpture in a career pivot.
Billy Connolly Celebrated with Three Murals Across Glasgow for 75th Birthday
Three 50-foot murals of Billy Connolly have been installed across Glasgow as a 75th birthday tribute, featuring works by artists Vettriano, Byrne, and Maclean.
Daredevil Accidentally Shoots Husband in Neck with Arrow
A circus daredevil accidentally shot her husband in the neck with a crossbow during a live performance in New York, but he survived and was released from hospital the next day.
Banksy’s Identity Revealed Again: Does New Investigation Settle the Mystery?
Reuters investigation claims Banksy is Robin Gunningham, now David Jones, backed by 2000 arrest record and Ukraine travel data with Massive Attack’s Robert Del Naja.
Meghan Teases New As Ever Product in Berry Video
Meghan Markle shared a video hinting at a new As Ever product, captioned 'something sweet is arriving soon,' sparking mixed fan reactions on social media.
MSP highlights rise in music pupils since free tuition
Over 70,000 Scottish pupils now learn an instrument after fees were abolished in 2021, with 3,600 in South Lanarkshire benefiting.
The History Boys: flawless cast gem for Gavin and Stacey fans
The 2006 comedy-drama The History Boys, starring Gavin and Stacey actor James Corden and several co-stars, is streaming free on BBC iPlayer and has been praised as flawless.
Teaching white privilege as fact is unlawful, Kemi Badenoch warns schools
Kemi Badenoch says teaching white privilege as fact is illegal, schools must present opposing views, rejecting calls to decolonise curriculum.
Culkin in talks for Home Alone sequel, Disney eager
Macaulay Culkin is in talks to return as Kevin McCallister in a new Home Alone sequel, with Disney reportedly 'salivating' over the possibility.
Readers' Best Photographs: Cats, Butterflies, and Star Trails
A neighbour's cat hiding in hostas, painted lady butterflies, star trails, and more in readers' best photographs from around the world.
Michael McNay obituary: Guardian design editor
Michael McNay, the Guardian's design editor who led its radical 1988 redesign, has died aged 91. He shaped the modern appearance of the paper.
Portrait of a City: Master Photographers Show US Cityscape
A review of Portrait of a City at Dulwich Picture Gallery, featuring works by Stieglitz, Lange, and others, tracing 20th-century American photography and urban life.
Beatrix Potter murals mark 160th anniversary in Carlisle
Murals featuring Beatrix Potter's characters are unveiled in Carlisle to celebrate 160 years since her birth, with events including an art trail and afternoon tea.
Stirling Photography Festival returns with legends
The ninth Stirling Photography Festival features music photographer Jill Furmanovsky and fashion photographer Fabrizio Gianni in headline exhibitions from August.
Major Lee Miller Retrospective Coming to Tate Britain
Tate Britain hosts the UK's largest Lee Miller retrospective, featuring 250 prints spanning surrealism, fashion, and war photography.
United-themed menu may drop Bruno burger if he leaves
Shearer's bar in Newcastle offers Bruno Guimaraes burger for Restaurant Week, but speculation around his future could force a menu change.
Scientists extract possible Leonardo da Vinci DNA from Renaissance artworks
Scientists recover possible Leonardo da Vinci DNA from Renaissance artefacts using minimally invasive techniques, but conclusive proof remains elusive.
Aristotle's Ancient Wisdom Offers Alternative to Valentine's Day Grandeur
Ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle's 2,000-year-old philosophy of love as steady care, not grand gestures, challenges modern Valentine's Day traditions.
Betye Saar, pioneering American artist, dies at 99
Betye Saar, the influential assemblage artist whose work challenged racism and reclaimed Black identity, has died at 99.
Esperanto dream alive: inside the 110th World Congress
A journalist attends the 110th World Esperanto Congress and discovers a vibrant community of young enthusiasts keeping the 135-year-old language alive through travel, friendship, and modest goals.
In Pictures: Teutonic Order monastery life in Italy
Roland Reinstadler gained access to the cloistered Lanegg monastery in South Tyrol, documenting the traditions, rituals and daily lives of its priests and nuns.
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