Amateur photographers hope to fix Wikipedia’s ‘terrible’ pictures
The site is littered with awful photos, particularly of celebrities – but a volunteer project is trying to fix that. Read more about this story ….
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Alex Warren was homeless and sleeping in friends’ cars – now he’s number one
The influencer-turned-musician is topping the charts after turning trauma into music that heals. Read more about this story ….
Dua Lipa wins copyright case over Levitating
The pop star had been accused of plagiarising the 1979 disco track Wiggle and Giggle All Night. Read more about this story ….
Trump targets ‘anti-American ideology’ at Smithsonian museums
Donald Trump signs an order for his vice-president to target the Smithsonian Institution’s museums. Read more about this story ….
Salman Rushdie to release first fiction since stabbing
Sir Salman says his upcoming book, a collection of stories, will explore themes mortality, peace, anger and farewells. Read more about this story ….
Gigil: The new word in the dictionary for overwhelming cuteness
The Oxford English Dictionary has added new untranslatable words from South East Asia. Read more about this story ….
Gérard Depardieu denies allegations of sexual assault at combative trial
The two legal teams have clashed repeatedly in court as the French film star’s lawyer has questioned the credibility of the two plaintiffs. Read more about this story ….
Malcolm in the Middle’s brother recast for revival
Erik Per Sullivan, who played Malcolm’s younger brother Dewey, will not return to the show. Read more about this story ….
Lauren Laverne has ‘a new fearlessness’ after cancer
“I mean, what’s life going to throw at me that’s worse than that?” the TV and radio presenter asks. Read more about this story ….
The row that rocked K-pop: NewJeans on courage of speaking out
NewJeans talk to the BBC in their first interview since a court blocked their attempt to leave their record label. Read more about this story ….