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David Byrne - Newsnight - 2026 - BBC

David Byrne lashes out at US involvement in Iran: “It’s completely illegal”

He was interviewed for BBC’s ‘Newsnight’.

Mar 12, 2026

The Diomede Islands How can two islands three kilometres apart have a 21-hour time difference

The Diomede Islands: How can two islands three kilometres apart have a 21-hour time difference?

A quirk of geography.

Feb 27, 2026

How much has US tourism declined under Donald Trump

How much has US tourism declined under Donald Trump?

America’s moving in the wrong direction.

Feb 13, 2026

Everything we know about New York’s viral underground New Year’s Eve tunnel raves

Going Underground: New Yorkers headed into tunnel raves for New Year’s Eve

Where was the party?

Jan 14, 2026

Heavy Metal - Metal - Rock - General - Music - Hardcore

The first American artist to perform in the United Kingdom

A landmark moment.

Aug 16, 2025

Igor Stravinsky - Composer - 1920's

Listen to Igor Stravinsky’s “illegal” arrangement of ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’

Controversial.

Jul 19, 2025

Anti Donald Trump Artwork - Kent State’s Center for the Visual Arts - 2025

Artwork of Donald Trump’s head on a spike removed at Kent State amid backlash

The image was one of many in the gruesome installation.

Rachael Pimblett

Apr 25, 2025

The Clash - 1980s

“#1 in the USA”: The Clash on the best American band

A notable accolade.

Nov 10, 2024

Obsidia- The world's only mobile feminist nation

Obsidia: The world’s only mobile feminist nation

A curious tale.

Nov 1, 2024

Nomadland - Chloé Zhao - 2020

Star-spangled cinema: 10 movies that define contemporary America

Reflecting the state of the times.

May 27, 2024

A century on the small screen: the oldest TV channel in the world

The picture quality has improved since then.

May 24, 2024

Riotsville, U.S.A Sierra Pettengill

‘Riotsville, U.S.A.’ Review: Sierra Pettengill’s essential civil rights documentary

A compelling study.

Mar 29, 2023