From a fatal punching "game" to a headteacher's alleged spanner attack and Michelle McManus joining Robbie Williams on tour, the headlines are wild! Read more...

A rare, handwritten variation of Shakespeare's Sonnet 116 has been discovered in Oxford, revealing how early admirers reinterpreted his poems, even for political purposes. A prisoner finds solace in Shakespeare too. Read more...

Leipzig is buzzing with cultural events! Chris Ware's comics exhibition and the Bach Archive's new manuscript collection are drawing crowds, while Candace Bushnell inspires in Prague. Read more...

A roundup of the latest entertainment news, covering Brunello Cucinelli's new collection, a film about Nicola Calipari, and a theatrical treatise. Read more...

DeepSeek is making waves in China's AI scene while TikTok announces layoffs in Dublin. This article covers these recent developments in the tech world. Read more...

Controversial art exhibit featuring piglets shut down, Walter Salles loses his Oscar speech, Andrés Bello's work recovered, and Shakira postpones her Santiago concert. Read more...

The Denver Broncos parted ways with linebackers coach Michael Wilhoite after his arrest, while kicker Brandon McManus secured a deal with the Green Bay Packers. Read more...

A roundup of UK news: the rise of dungeon synth music, Disney's 'Snow White' controversy, a Royal Mail stamp release, and JRR Tolkien's frustration with a typist. Read more...

This week's Meta news includes a former researcher joining a Chinese university, internet expansion projects, a new Instagram feature, an AI competitor, and a critical memoir. Read more...

Recent reports highlight the multifaceted role of AI, from potential misuse through propaganda and surveillance to innovative applications in code development and the emergence of new AI agents. Read more...

This week in entertainment: A rediscovered Latin American intellectual, a Spanish model's reflections, a play starring Ana Duato, and more. Read more...