Tag: satire

Yorgos Lanthimos’ ‘Bugonia’ gets 7-minute applause at Venice

Life August 29, 2025 at 12:13

Yorgos Lanthimos and his frequent star Emma Stone arrived at the Venice Film Festival on Thursday and unveiled their latest collaboration Bugonia, as part of the festival’s main competition. A...

Turkey cartoon outrage sparks arrests and backlash

International July 1, 2025 at 15:04

A satirical cartoon published by Turkish magazine Leman has triggered widespread outrage in Turkey, after accusations emerged that it depicted the Prophet Muhammad, a...

ON THIS DAY: Charlotte Brontë is born (1816) and Mark Twain dies (1910)

On this Day April 21, 2025 at 17:00

The birth of Charlotte Brontë (1816) and the death of Mark Twain (1910) On 21 April, in literary history, the world witnessed both the arrival...

ON THIS DAY: Lord Byron is born (1788)

On this Day January 22, 2025 at 15:26

On 22 January, we reflect on the life and legacy of Lord George Gordon Byron, one of the most iconic figures of the Romantic...

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Dawson’s Creek star James Van Der Beek dies aged 48

February 11, 2026 at 23:27

Sustainable charity needs capital, not just good intentions

Life February 11, 2026 at 20:15

“People often think charity starts with giving. In reality,...

Is globalisation eroding craftsmanship?

Life February 11, 2026 at 19:01

Traditional handmade work is steadily being pushed aside by...

ON THIS DAY: Vatican City independence established (1929)

On this Day February 11, 2026 at 16:54

On This Day: The Lateran Treaty is signed Vatican City...

Cyprus exceeds EU average for women in STEM

Cyprus February 11, 2026 at 16:44

Cyprus ranks slightly above the EU average for women...

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