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Salman Rushdie on a black backgroundSalman Rushdie tells court he thought he was dying after stabbingThe author says he felt like he was lying in "a lake of blood" after he was attacked on stage in New York state.13 hrs agoUS & Canada

Sabrina Carpenter poses with a neutral expression for a close-up shot in front of a black background. The silver strap of her dress can be seen on her shoulder, and her blonde hair is styled in a voluminous, curly style. Sabrina Carpenter to perform at Brit Awards The Please Please Please artist will also receive the global success award to recognise her worldwide sales. 22 hrs ago

Salman Rushdie on a black backgroundSalman Rushdie tells court he thought he was dying after stabbingThe author says he felt like he was lying in "a lake of blood" after he was attacked on stage in New York state.13 hrs agoUS & Canada

Sabrina Carpenter poses with a neutral expression for a close-up shot in front of a black background. The silver strap of her dress can be seen on her shoulder, and her blonde hair is styled in a voluminous, curly style. Sabrina Carpenter to perform at Brit Awards The Please Please Please artist will also receive the global success award to recognise her worldwide sales. 22 hrs ago

Two members of Led Zeppelin performing on stage (Credit: Getty Images)The 'untold story' of the ultimate 70s rock bandBecoming Led Zeppelin is a new authorised documentary that charts the rise of a band, who despite achieving legendary status, remain difficult to categorise.22 hrs agoCulture

Beyoncé accepting an award on stage, wearing a black cowboy hat, using her left hand to hold the top of the hat. Her black outfit also has golden buttons.The story behind Beyoncé's Chitlin' Circuit tour nameThe title of the grammy-winning star's tour nods to the history of black music and entertainment.21 hrs agoNewsbeat

A still from the White Lotus season three, showing Carrie Coon, Michelle Monaghan and Leslie Bibb in beachwear toasting glasses of white wine (Credit: Fabio Lovino)The White Lotus season three review: 'Flabby and elongated' ★★☆☆☆The "very slow-burn" new series of the satire about a luxury resort is uneven and disappointing.

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Beyoncé accepting an award on stage, wearing a black cowboy hat, using her left hand to hold the top of the hat. Her black outfit also has golden buttons.The story behind Beyoncé's Chitlin' Circuit tour nameThe title of the grammy-winning star's tour nods to the history of black music and entertainment.21 hrs agoNewsbeat

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Portrait of Mary Todd Lincoln (Credit: Library of Congress)The redemption of the US's most vilified First LadyAbraham Lincoln's wife was long attacked for everything from her spending to her lack of emotional restraint. But with two new plays about her, she is finally getting better press.8 days agoCulture

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Russian space mirrorHow Russia launched a giant space mirror in 1993The Znamya project had the potential to change the world. The BBC's Tomorrow's World reported on an experiment that was launched in February 1993.3 Feb 2025Culture

Anita Lasker-Wallfisch holding a photograph of herself when she was younger playing the cello (Credit: Getty Images)The music that saved a teenager's life in AuschwitzAfter being sent to the Nazi death camp in 1943, Anita Lasker survived by playing in its women's orchestra. In 1996, she spoke to the BBC about her ordeal.27 Jan 2025Culture

Kate Bush (Credit: Getty Images)Kate Bush on the song that made her a starThe singer wrote her chart-topping debut single Wuthering Heights when she was just 18, beginning a unique career in music that reaches all the way to Stranger Things.20 Jan 2025Culture

Eartha Kitt (Credit: Getty Images)Eartha Kitt: From 'extreme poverty' to stardomThe sultry star of Batman and The Emperor's New Groove was given away by her mother and never knew her father.13 Jan 2025Culture

Thierry Dubois and Tony Bullimore (Credit: Alamy)The greatest sailing rescue ever madeIn January 1997, British sailor Tony Bullimore was trapped for four days in an upturned yacht that was filling up with "bitterly cold" water in the Southern Ocean.7 Jan 2025Culture

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A woman with shoulder-length hair smiling at the camera. She is wearing a purple top. There is a white wall in the background with art on it. 'It's been a really joyful experience'A Belfast based choir is one of four shortlisted for a prestigious UK award. 31 Jan 2025Northern Ireland

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Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni embracing as they film a scene on a street for the film It Ends With UsThe upcoming Lively and Baldoni court battle... in 90 secondsA trial date has been set for It Ends With Us co-stars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni's dispute.29 Jan 2025US & Canada

A Great Day in Harlem: When jazz royalty had a family photoA Great Day in Harlem: When jazz royalty had a family photoIn the 1950s, 58 jazz musicians, including many legends, assembled for a highly ambitious group photo.28 Jan 2025Culture

Close-up of a man's face blowing into a Renaissance woodwind instrument's mouthpieceBBC Rewind: Making 500-year-old musical instrumentsMaking a rackett - how a hobby of crafting Renaissance instruments turned into a full-time business.27 Jan 2025Beds, Herts & Bucks

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Ed Sheeran with young musicians in BelfastEd Sheeran joins young rappers for impromptu performanceHis visit to Belfast was part of the launch of the Ed Sheeran foundation, which supports the teaching of music in schools.10 Jan 2025UK

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