No political jokes in Springfield, says Simpsons creator

Geben Valley declared Türkiye’s 50th national park

Libraries to turn into multi-purpose centers

Picnic vibes

King Tut gold mask to leave Cairo museum after nearly 100 years

Grammy category for album covers created as Sabrina Carpenter's takes spotlight

Ali Kazma’s ‘Landscapes of the Mind’ exhibit opens at Istanbul Modern

Istanbul Modern has unveiled Turkish contemporary artist Ali Kazma’s solo exhibition, “Aklın Manzaraları” (Landscapes of the Mind), on June 13.  

Excavation season begins at Blaundos Ancient City

The 2025 excavation season has officially begun at Blaundos Ancient City, located the western province of Uşak's Ulubey district.

A culinary meander through Copenhagen

In Copenhagen’s star-studded culinary scene, we embark on a flavor-filled journey that stretches from burgers to ice cream, from smørrebrød to the kitchens of Michelin-starred chefs. Alongside three-star Jordnær’s chef Eric Vildgaard and chef Umut Sakarya, we explore the city’s streets and palates alike. Here, Nordic innovation and traditional techniques meet on every plate

Harvey Weinstein found guilty of sexual assault

Disgraced Hollywood titan Harvey Weinstein was found guilty of one sexual assault on June 11 and not guilty of another, with jurors still considering a rape charge at his retrial at which three women recounted in graphic detail how he victimized them.

Beach Boy Brian Wilson, surf rock poet, dies at 82

Brian Wilson, the Beach Boys co-founder who masterminded the group's wild popularity and soundtracked the California dream, has died, his family announced on June 11. He was 82.

French antiques expert who duped Versailles sentenced to jail

A French court on June 11 sentenced a top antiques expert to jail for duping the Palace of Versailles and wealthy collectors into buying furniture he had helped build, claiming it dated from the 18th century.

53rd Istanbul Music Festival kicks off

The festival will feature over 45 artists in 22 concerts, with events ranging from classical masterpieces to multidisciplinary performances combining music with dance, visual arts and theater

Bruce Springsteen's Berlin concert echoes with history

Veteran rock star Bruce Springsteen, a high-profile critic of President Donald Trump, slammed the U.S. administration as “corrupt, incompetent and treasonous” during a concert on June 11 in Berlin.

Istanbul Digital Art Festival opens at AKM

The festival brings together 80 artists from Türkiye and abroad with a focus on AI, augmented reality and the evolving relationship between technology and creativity

Emperor penguin populations declining faster than expected

Emperor penguin populations in Antarctica have shrunk by almost a quarter as global warming transforms their icy habitat, according to new research on June 10 that warned the losses were far worse than previously imagined.

Rami Library finalist for Aga Khan Architecture Award

Rami Library, a historic site in Istanbul, has been named one of the finalists for the 2025 Aga Khan Ministry Award for Architecture.

Madrid’s historic restaurants clash to get the ‘oldest’ title

In the heart of Spain's capital, Sobrino de Botín holds a coveted Guinness World Record as the world's oldest restaurant. Exactly 300 years after it opened its doors, Botín welcomes droves of daily visitors hungry for Castilian fare with a side of history.