The story of Marilyn Monroe’s intimate final photos taken weeks before her death

On the 100th anniversary of her birth, images from the Hollywood icon’s final photoshoot reveal a carefree joyfulness that’s far removed from the shocking tragedy of her death.

Italians bemused by Milan bull mosaic restoration

Italians wondered what had happened to the animal’s “lucky-charm” testicles.

Toy Story 5 shows ‘terror’ of children’s screen addiction, says Tom Hanks

The latest film sees Woody, Buzz and the other toys compete with a new tablet for children’s attention.

Euphoria actor understands backlash to third – and final – season

Toby Wallace stars alongside Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney and Jacob Elordi in the teen drama.

Dua Lipa marries Callum Turner in low-key London ceremony

The couple, who have been together since 2024, tied the knot at Old Marylebone Town Hall in London.

Desert Island Discs

Desert Island Discs

Classic Desert Island Discs – Whoopi Goldberg

Desert Island Discs

Classic Desert Island Discs – Arsène Wenger

Desert Island Discs

Classic Desert Island Discs – Dame Donna Langley

Desert Island Discs

Classic Desert Island Discs – Thom Yorke

Desert Island Discs

Classic Desert Island Discs – Dr Jane Goodall

Desert Island Discs

Si King, cook

Desert Island Discs

Sara Pascoe, comedian and writer

Desert Island Discs

Professor Stephen Westaby, surgeon and writer

Desert Island Discs

Jessie Buckley, actor

Desert Island Discs

Dwayne Fields, explorer

Singer duets with pre-transition self

Rosamund Pike calls out audience member for texting during show

KSI quits Sidemen collective after 13 years

Tip Toe’s creator Russell T Davies: ‘I wish television could change the world’

Watch list

The weatherman crucial to D-Day victory

History’s boldest military operation hinged on weather forecaster James Stagg. A new film with Andrew Scott and Brendan Fraser explores his role in the end of World War Two.

Enigmatic supermodel Kate Moss has rejected attempts to document her life – until now

In her long career, the fashion icon has rarely spoken about her private life. But now she’s allowed it to be depicted in a film about her friendship with artist Lucian Freud.

Watergate whistleblower Martha Mitchell was gaslit and ridiculed. She was right

Martha Mitchell was a flamboyant Washington socialite whose husband was embroiled in the Watergate scandal. Her shocking claims of a “dirty business” were dismissed as delusional.

The nine Cannes films set to be Oscar contenders

As Cannes Film Festival closes, which are the acclaimed films from this year’s crop that could be heading for Academy Award nominations?

In History

The 27-year-old food scientist who became the first British person in space

It’s 35 years since Helen Sharman boarded a space capsule heading into orbit, all thanks to a job ad that she had stumbled upon.

How ‘divine visions’ predicted the fall of the USSR

In May 1917, three Portuguese children said the Virgin Mary had appeared before them to deliver three prophecies. In 1992, a witness told the BBC about the “miracles”.

‘One of the most memorable nights of my life’: Queen Elizabeth II’s secret night out on VE Day

VE Day on 8 May 1945 marked the end of World War Two in Europe. Forty years later, the Queen told the BBC how she slipped out of Buckingham Palace to join the joyous crowds.

The English heiress who masterminded ‘one of the largest art heists in history’

Rose Dugdale rejected her privileged background and joined the IRA. In April 1974, reported the BBC, she took part in “one of the largest art heists in history”.

Arts in Motion

Philippa Perry’s ‘cosy crime’ novel set in South Downs

Philippa Perry, Grayson Perry’s wife, has set her new murder mystery book in the South Downs.

Call for ‘grassroots revolution’ to save folk music

Many cultures have preserved their folk culture and songs, unlike Guernsey.

Festival to host first running speed-dating event

Bristol-based Ravers2Runners is organising a “romantic” trail as part of a new festival.

Public art walk to transform Honeybourne Line

Six sculptures will tell outline the history of Cheltenham along the former railway line.

Ofcom approves STV’s plan to axe north news programme

The controversial plan will see the end of the entirely separate news service for the north of Scotland, which is the legacy of the former Grampian Television.

Facebook whistle-blower sits in silence in panel discussion about her tell-all book

Sarah Wynn-Williams can’t promote her tell-all memoir about Facebook due to ongoing court action.

Director praises Kylie as ‘hardest working woman’

Coventry’s Debbie Isitt says the singer, subject of a Netflix documentary, “never stops” working.

Historian brands museum’s Dickens guidance ‘ludicrous’

Guidance to Guildhall Museum staff about Charles Dickens’ views on race and empire called unnecessary.

The Port Talbot writer following in the footsteps of Sally Rooney

Communion is included on a list that’s previously celebrated Normal People author Sally Rooney.

‘It’s a whirlwind’ as farmers plough path to BGT win

A rural choir formed for mental health wins BGT, raising awareness of farming struggles nationwide.

Community can vote for art to be installed in park

Two finalists have been announced for a public art competition for a town’s new community garden.

Quentin Blake mural revealed at new arts centre

The Quentin Blake Illustration Centre in Clerkenwell opens to the public on Friday.

‘Julia was with us’ – how Race Across the World helped with grief

Mark Blythen and Margo Oakley entered Race Across the World in memory of his wife and her sister.

Former Poet Laureate to head children’s festival

Michael Rosen, author of We’re Going on a Bear Hunt, will head up a children’s literature festival in June.

Russell T Davies hits out at Gwyneth Paltrow and ‘privileged’ Hollywood stars over intimacy co‑ordinator remarks

The Welsh screenwriter made the comments ahead of his new Channel 4 drama, Tip Toe.