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60 years of Notting Hill Carnival: 10 essential songs chosen by its veterans
For London's Notting Hill Carnival’s 60th anniversary, The Debate spoke to 10 people who have helped shape, celebrate and document its culture - asking each of them to choose the one track that, for them, captures the spirit of the biggest festival of…
Dolly Parton offered to undergo experimental cancer treatment to help others, sister reveals
Even as she faced the end of her life, Dolly Parton’s sister has revealed the country music icon was still considering how she could help out others.
Overlooked masterpieces: What are the most underrated albums of all time?
The Debate champions the albums which are too often overlooked and deserve far more love than they get.
Australia bans AI-generated music from its official charts
Australia's move comes as AI music floods streaming platforms, with a new study finding 38.5% of music released globally in July involved AI.
Infamous Maradona ‘Hand of God’ ball sells for €2.9m - well below estimate
The Adidas Azteca ball, used for both of Maradona’s goals against England in the 1986 World Cup, fell well short of its €8.6 million presale estimate.
Wladimir Klitschko says he is in 'profound shock' following death of ex-partner Hayden Panettiere
In an emotional Instagram post, Klitschko reflected on their time together, writing: “Nothing will erase the times we shared or the place she had in our lives.”
Beyond the headlines: Daniel Malikyar on capturing the unseen beauty of Afghanistan
Photographer Daniel Malikyar is using his project titled Afghanistan to counter the way the country is typically seen through headlines of war, conflict and the Taliban's takeover.
Spotify to label AI-generated artist personas with new ‘AI Persona’ badges
Spotify's move comes as AI-generated music floods streaming platforms, with Deezer recently reporting that AI tracks accounted for more than half of all new daily uploads in June.
Three Banksy artworks cost UK taxpayers almost £150,000 to remove
The costs have reignited the debate over whether Banksy’s work should be treated as vandalism or valuable public art - and whether taxpayers should have to contribute.
Inside the Italian prison where inmates find freedom through theatre
At Italy’s Volterra prison, inmates work alongside professional theatre-makers as part of the long-running Compagnia della Fortezza project.
Desire, Tongues and Love: What are the best albums of 2026... So far?
How many have you heard? And do you agree with our first-half of 2026 ranking?
‘Once we were like you’: Ancient Roman faces brought back to life in Budapest exhibition
Using archaeology, anthropology and DNA analysis, experts reconstructed Roman-era faces and paired them with imagined life stories inspired by historical evidence.
How Casa Batlló is using digital technology to unlock the hidden details of Gaudí, Miró and Gomis
A fascinating modern look at three Catalan visionaries, 'Gaudí–Miró–Gomis: Deconstructed' combines historic works with digital innovation to explore the artists' shared creative language.