Another year, another controversy for Eurovision - but fans are sticking by it

Fans are grappling with how to react to the withdrawal of Spain, Ireland and others over Israel's participation.

Protests and boycotts rock prestigious Venice Biennale

The 61st edition of the international art event launched on Saturday in an atmosphere marked by geopolitical strife.

By Chloe Veltman

At the Venice Biennale, Canada’s entry blooms with unease

In a Venice Biennale taking place at a time of wars, tension over migration and climate anxiety, the Canadian pavilion poses a quieter question: Who gets to live with nature, who gets to protect it and who is shut out from it?

Dying for the Revolution: Cuba asks its people to sacrifice themselves, but the population is ‘hungry and disgruntled’

Amid tensions with the United States, the regime is demanding that Cubans sign a pledge to defend the country at any cost

By Carla Gloria Colomé

Radhika and Isha Ambani turn Indian art into high couture for Venice Biennale 2026 inaugural dinner

Venice Biennale opens under shadow of protests over Russia and Israel

Global politics are casting a long shadow at the Venice Biennale, which opens for six months on Saturday. The world's oldest contemporary art event is off to a rocky start amid resignations, boycotts and protests over the inclusion of Russia and Israel.

By Ollia Horton with RFI

Urban Art Biennale returns to UNESCO industrial site in Germany

Dozens of urban artists from 17 countries have converged in Germany on one of Europe's most important industrial landmarks for a show that takes advantage of the former ironwo...