TTIP trade deal dealt another blow as Hollande questions timing

TTIP trade deal dealt another blow as Hollande questions timing

August 30, 2016 - 16:20 AMT  12:20 GMT
TTIP aims to reduce or remove a wide range of barriers to transatlantic trade and investment.
Frans Hals Museum to host biennial Frans Hals Lecture

Frans Hals Museum to host biennial Frans Hals Lecture

August 30, 2016 - 16:03 AMT  12:03 GMT
The evening will start with a scholarly analysis of Frans Hals’s work and importance put forward by a renowned academic.
Getty announces intention to acquire Renaissance painting by Parmigianino

Getty announces intention to acquire Renaissance painting by Parmigianino

August 30, 2016 - 15:51 AMT  11:51 GMT
Extremely well-preserved, the painting is a supreme example of the artist’s mature Mannerist style.
EU orders Apple pay record $13 bn in Irish taxes

EU orders Apple pay record $13 bn in Irish taxes

August 30, 2016 - 15:25 AMT  11:25 GMT
The European Commission said the world's most valuable company avoided tax bills on almost all its profits in the bloc.
Libya ships last chemical weapons stocks out of country

Libya ships last chemical weapons stocks out of country

August 30, 2016 - 15:19 AMT  11:19 GMT
The Danish government had earlier this month offered to send a container vessel, support ship and 200 staff to handle the operation.
Former Slayer drummer to join Misfits for their reunion tour

Former Slayer drummer to join Misfits for their reunion tour

August 30, 2016 - 15:11 AMT  11:11 GMT
It was recently announced that Danzig and Only will reunite, along with long-time guitarist Doyle Wolfgang von Frankenstein.
Red Hot Chili Peppers announce UK arena tour

Red Hot Chili Peppers announce UK arena tour

August 30, 2016 - 14:53 AMT  10:53 GMT
The band released their first album since 2011 earlier this year in the form of “The Getaway.”
Frank Ocean scores his first No. 1 album on Billboard 200

Frank Ocean scores his first No. 1 album on Billboard 200

August 30, 2016 - 14:35 AMT  10:35 GMT
"Blonde" logs the third-largest debut of 2016, only behind Drake's "Views" and Beyonce Knowles "Lemonade".
Guns 'N' Roses to perform at Glastonbury, Download festivals?

Guns 'N' Roses to perform at Glastonbury, Download festivals?

August 30, 2016 - 14:29 AMT  10:29 GMT
The only missing ingredient is rhythm guitarist Izzy Stradlin, who as yet has shown no interest in rejoining his former bandmates.
Merkel says “very interested” in lifting Russia sanctions

Merkel says “very interested” in lifting Russia sanctions

August 30, 2016 - 14:26 AMT  10:26 GMT
“As soon as we see progress in the Minsk agreement, we will loosen the sanctions,” Merkel told party colleagues in northeastern Germany.
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