Victoria & Albert Museum to create top collection on art of photography

Victoria & Albert Museum to create top collection on art of photography

February 3, 2016 - 14:39 AMT  10:39 GMT
The V&A will continue to tour and lend its collections both in the UK and internationally.
Instagram launches its first original 7-minute video series

Instagram launches its first original 7-minute video series

February 3, 2016 - 14:31 AMT  10:31 GMT
The series will play out across 28 episodes of 7 minutes each spread out over the month, with the first episode having aired on February 2.
Luxembourg plans to mine asteroids for minerals

Luxembourg plans to mine asteroids for minerals

February 3, 2016 - 14:23 AMT  10:23 GMT
The government will work with one of the world’s largest satellite operators SES and two U.S. companies to help make it happen.
Alt-rock band Pixies announce one-off shows in London, Ireland

Alt-rock band Pixies announce one-off shows in London, Ireland

February 3, 2016 - 14:08 AMT  10:08 GMT
Recent years have also seen the band re-release their classic album Doolittle and tour with Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant.
Iraqi Kurdistan to hold non-binding referendum on independence

Iraqi Kurdistan to hold non-binding referendum on independence

February 3, 2016 - 14:01 AMT  10:01 GMT
The global slump in oil prices however has compounded existing economic problems, bringing the region to the point of insolvency.
Lady Gaga to perform David Bowie tribute at Grammy Awards

Lady Gaga to perform David Bowie tribute at Grammy Awards

February 3, 2016 - 13:45 AMT  09:45 GMT
The tribute comes in line with the posthumous lifetime achievement award that will be honoured to Bowie at next month’s ceremony.
Poroshenko sees greater risk of open war between Ukraine, Russia

Poroshenko sees greater risk of open war between Ukraine, Russia

February 3, 2016 - 13:32 AMT  09:32 GMT
According to the Ukrainian leader, Russian President Vladimir Putin has begun an "information war" against Germany.
Bold Films backs Jake Gyllenhaal’s Boston Marathon bombing movie

Bold Films backs Jake Gyllenhaal’s Boston Marathon bombing movie

February 3, 2016 - 13:28 AMT  09:28 GMT
Earlier, Gyllenhaal signed on to star as bombing survivor Jeff Bauman, who lost both legs in the 2013 attack.
UK’s Cameron to persuade MPs to back EU reform package

UK’s Cameron to persuade MPs to back EU reform package

February 3, 2016 - 13:14 AMT  09:14 GMT
The draft deal was published by Donald Tusk on February 2, after months of negotiations between UK and EU officials.
South by Southwest Film Festival unveils eclectic lineup

South by Southwest Film Festival unveils eclectic lineup

February 3, 2016 - 12:54 AMT  08:54 GMT
The 23rd edition of the Austin-based festival opens March 11 with the Richard Linklater comedy-drama “Everybody Wants Some.”
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