Shannon McDonagh
euronews
United Kingdom
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Which country has the world's most powerful passport?
If you have a passport for any of these countries, the world is your oyster. → Read More
'Dune', 'West Side Story', and 'Don't Look Up' set for Oscar success as voting opens
What is the best way to whittle down this year's Oscars favourites in a sea of hundreds of contenders? Ask America's film guilds. → Read More
First female Oscar-nominated director Lina Wertmüller dies at 93
The director and screenwriter – best known for Seven Beauties and Swept away – died peacefully at home. → Read More
Seoul gives the 'green light' to life-sized Squid Game doll in Olympic Park
The doll arrived in the South Korean capital this week and has sent green tracksuit-clad fans into a frenzy. → Read More
Search for spice continues: Dune sequel officially lands in two years
The long-awaited sci-fi epic's second instalment will hit cinemas in October 2023. → Read More
Campari to raise prices in 2022 to offset surging costs
Fan of Aperol Spritz? Bad news. Expect to see your sunshine go-to cost a little bit more next year. → Read More
Rotting trees and wine distilleries: The six smelliest cities in Europe
From Venetian canals to Parisian sewers - travelling across the continent can be a real assault on your senses. → Read More
Guns on movie sets explained: How did the shooting of Halyna Hutchins happen?
Exploring the structures in place on film and television sets that keep cast and crew are safe in the wake of Halyna Hutchins' passing on the set of Rust. → Read More
Despite hybrid release, 'Dune' draws well on the big screen
Long waited sci-fi epic Dune was released in cinemas at the same time as streaming, much to the behest of its director, Denis Villeneuve. → Read More
What does it take to become a city in Europe?
From population size to cultural significance, we look into the myriad of qualities needed to become a city in some of Europe's biggest countries. → Read More
Spotify and co. under fire in UK government investigation over industry power
Streaming platforms in the UK such as Spotify and Apple Music could face tough times ahead as the government looks into investigating how they run. → Read More
Syrian refugee puppet Little Amal arrives in the UK to complete her journey
The Walk With Amal initiative encourages people living in Europe to follow the puppet's 8,000km journey to safety, representing millions of young refugees. → Read More
Three men and a literary lady: how the Planeta Literature Prize proved that pseudonyms still work
In the wake of Spain's €1 million Planeta literature Award controversy, we reflect on the authors of times past that used pen names, and why they chose to. → Read More
London's Theatre Royal is bringing sticky, decadent Regency-era afternoon tea back to the West End
One of London's oldest theatres has launched a new afternoon tea menu taking inspiration from Regency-era dining - expect meaty pies and custard filled buns. → Read More
Halloween makes a killing - but do reboots pay off, or are they a turn off?
Halloween makes a killing - but do reboots pay off, or are they a turn off? → Read More
HBO Max is launching in Europe: Everything you need to know
What to expect when the US streaming service drops in 26 different countries in Europe over the next year. → Read More
World's best pianists gather in Poland for Chopin competition
The world-renowned piano competition makes a return to Warsaw's National Philharmonic this month in order to crown its next virtuoso. → Read More
Billie Eilish confirmed for Glastonbury Festival 2022 as youngest ever headliner
The 19-year old will take to the Pyramid Stage next year after her second album, Happier Than Ever, went multi-platinum. → Read More
British Museum accepts Nigerian artist's gift
The British Museum has a gigantic collection of stolen artefacts from multiple continents. One Nigerian artist set out on an exchange to get theirs back. → Read More
Princess Diana's former London apartment is now an official historical site
The UK capital is filled with over 950 honours illustrating the residences famous people lived and worked in. Now, they're joined by a Royal. → Read More