Japanese multimedia artist, singer, peace activist
A rare collection of Beatles letters and photos from 1960–62, including the only letter with words from both Paul McCartney and John Lennon, is being shown in Hamburg during Hafengeburtstag. The items offer insight into the band’s early days and development as they lived in the city.
Steven Soderbergh’s Cannes debut of John Lennon: The Last Interview has sparked debate over its use of AI visuals and the film’s focus on Lennon and Yoko Ono, with critics split on how the interview is presented against the era’s context.
A string of Portugal’s Fishermen’s Trail coastal sections is drawing hikers to remote beaches and cliff-top scenery along the Algarve and the Atlantic coast. From Lagos to Sagres, walkers are finding serene coves, rugged paths and local seafood, while towns like Salema and Sagres offer base camps for weekend treks.
A review of diverse coastal stories shows communities adapting to climate pressures—from Mauritania’s Imraguen to Greek bays installing protective barriers, to UK shore ecology—highlighting how people confront warming seas and environmental change.