Film, music, books, art and the people behind them, from culture desks around the world. We compare how a release, award or death is received in different countries, with every claim linked to the outlet that made it.
The Museum of West African Art released audited accounts detailing the cost of its Benin institute and Edo State's financial contribution, after public dispute over the figures.
New York authorities announced the return of dozens of looted artifacts to Syria, with outlets differing on how they trace the items' origins and trafficking history.
Perspectives: European private press · Middle East-based outlets · Southeast Asian press
The Netherlands is set to rejoin Eurovision in 2027 after its broadcaster's 2026 withdrawal, though outlets differ on how they characterize the reasons, with some citing Israel's participation directly and others framing it around the Gaza conflict or contest neutrality.
Perspectives: Israeli outlets · Turkish state media · European outlets and 1 more
Rapper Macklemore has launched his own 'Free Palestine Tour' after being removed from Ed Sheeran's lineup, with outlets differing on how they characterise his removal and his political statements.
Perspectives: UK and Irish public/private broadcasters · Middle East and Gulf outlets, including state-controlled media · South Asian private press
Coverage across Asia, Europe and Africa celebrates the Thai teenager's America's Got Talent win, with Southeast Asian outlets emphasizing the domestic reaction.
Perspectives: Southeast Asian outlets · East Asian outlet · European outlet and 1 more
Charles Spencer's new memoir on his sister Princess Diana has drawn a rare rebuke from Buckingham Palace and a lawsuit threat from Piers Morgan, while reviewers and outlets differ on what to emphasize about the book's content and fallout.
Perspectives: European outlets · South Asian coverage · Oceania public broadcaster and 1 more
Coverage largely agrees on the core allegations and legal action, but outlets differ in tone, with some emphasising a family feud denial and others framing the dispute as extortion or a furious row.
Perspectives: Alarmed tabloid-style framing · State-controlled and neutral factual framing · Public broadcaster framing with family denial angle and 3 more