Culture
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Meet Gunda, the muddy ‘Meryl Streep’ of pigs
Can a pig change your life? A film following a sow raising her piglets on a free-range farm opens today. Some hope the story of Gunda will change how we think about animals.
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UK conversion therapy ban sparks global row
Should gay conversion therapy be classed as torture? Pride Month begins today, kicking off celebrations in cities across the world. But LGBTQ+ people still face persecution everywhere.
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An iconic plinth and one massive metal rocket
Should statues be elected? From today, people are being invited to vote for the next artwork to go on display in the heart of London – but some would rather leave it to the experts.
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MPs set to quiz BBC bosses over Bashir row
Will we ever be able to trust the BBC again? Today MPs plan to summon BBC bosses to give testimony about the Martin Bashir scandal and the safeguards in place to prevent a repeat.
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‘The answer my friend is blowin’ in the wind’
Should art be political? Today is the 80th birthday of Bob Dylan, poet, painter and Nobel prizewinner. He has also written some of the most famous political protest songs in history.
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Ace in the hole: how poker boosts your brain
Can a card game teach us the truth about life? Today, the online poker world is looking forward to a landmark match. But some believe that games offer much more than short-term thrills.
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Happy Monday! Hope, holidays and hugs return
But wait! Is it wrong to be happy? This morning there is much grim news. But, if you look beneath the surface, there are also many reasons why this is a wonderful time to be alive.
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The old man and the tree. A story of spring
Can great art really be created on an iPad? Next week Britain’s greatest living artist will unveil stunning images of nature drawn with an app. But some critics miss the drama of paint.
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The 1,000-year-old poem shaking a nation
Can one verse topple a government? One of China’s most powerful tycoons is living in fear today after he was accused of criticising the government by posting a classic poem on social media.
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Dua Lipa wins Best Female and Best Album
Is ambition alone the key to success? Dua Lipa is arguably the most talented young female music star alive. And at last night’s Brit Awards, she added another jewel to her crown.
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UK to announce we can hug our friends again
Is a simple hug the greatest expression of love? Today Boris Johnson is set to announce that for the first time since March 2020 hugging friends and family can return from next Monday.
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NEWSFLASH MAY 2022: ‘War with France is over!’
Should Britain go to war over Jersey? Last night an uneasy peace descended over St Helier. This FICTIONAL report from the future imagines a very different scenario… and its repercussions.
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The greatest Frenchman ever – or perhaps not
Did Napoleon do more harm than good? Yesterday marked the 200th anniversary of the French leader’s death, but modern historians have deeply divided opinions about his legacy.
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Parting of ways for world’s richest couple
Is the old saying “Money can’t buy happiness” true? Yesterday one of the world’s richest couples, Bill and Melinda Gates, announced they were getting divorced after 27 years of marriage.
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Growing ‘assault on truth’ poses world threat
Can journalism ever claim to be the truth? Yesterday, on World Press Freedom Day, the BBC’s head issued a ringing defence of impartiality – but many believe that it is impossible to achieve.