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What we know about Jeff Bezos’ big Venice wedding plans

Italian city moves to reassure locals and tourists over Jeff Bezos wedding disruption

The Independent UK

Italian city moves to reassure locals and tourists over Jeff Bezos wedding disruption

The city claimed only 200 guests would be invited

The Independent UK

I got hands-on with Sony's compact new Venice Extension System Mini

The new Sony Venice Extension System Mini gives filmmakers more freedom than ever to deploy one of the most popular CineAlta cameras

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‘A great big nuisance’: Venetians divided over plans to host Jeff Bezos wedding

Concerns over three-day nuptials with Lauren Sánchez come decade after Clooneys brought city to standstill

The Guardian - UK

Jeff Bezos' wedding to Lauren Sanchez: everything we know

Donald Trump said to be on leaked guest list to mega event in Venice

Evening Standard

Medieval Venice shows us the good art can do in times of crisis

In an increasingly polarised world, the arts and humanities play a key role in sustaining democracy. They foster critical thinking, open dialogue, emotional intelligence and understanding across different perspectives, all of which are essential for a healthy democratic society. Also, people who participate in cultural activities are much more likely…

The Conversation

Ukrainian soldier praised for saving life of stabbing victim in Venice

Yanis Tereshchenko says he was carrying an emergency first-aid kit and drew on war experience to intervene

The Guardian - UK

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Formula 1’s (almost) all-American teams

For many years Formula 1 tried and failed to connect with the US audience, but all that has changed in the last decade. Burgeoning interest is now served by three grands prix on US soil and an American team on the grid – with another one about to join. Cadillac is…

Motorsport

Whippet called Miuccia crowned best in show at Crufts

Four-year-old Miuccia, from Venice, Italy, beat more than 18,000 dogs from around the world over the last four days to claim the top award on Sunday.

Evening Standard

Artist Lubaina Himid: ‘The YBAs were wired into selling art. We had no idea that was how to do it’

The pioneering Turner prize winner on being ignored for years, representing the UK at next year’s Venice Biennale, and the joys of Preston

The Guardian - UK

Khaled Sabsabi pledges to show Venice Biennale work despite Creative Australia decision to drop him

Artist and curator Michael Dagostino break silence following Creative Australia decision to withdraw them as representatives

The Guardian - AU

Call for resignation of arts chief after fiery hearing

Senator Sarah Hanson-Young has called for Creative Australia's chief executive to resign, over the decision to ditch the Venice Biennale team.

AAP

Venice Biennale pavilion could be empty, Creative Australia chief tells senators

Adrian Collette admits decision to drop Khaled Sabsabi risks having nothing on show but he and chair won’t quit

The Guardian - AU

Sir Richard Branson's Little Venice houseboat is up for rent for £5,200 a month

The Virgin founder bought the boat in the 1970s and started his business empire on board

Evening Standard

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The Guardian - AU

Artists who represented Australia at Venice Biennale call for Khaled Sabsabi to be reinstated

Open letter from some of the country’s most distinguished artists ‘strongly protests’ at the removal of Sabsabi and curator Michael Dagostino

The Guardian - AU

‘This could have all been avoided’: how Creative Australia allowed itself to be blind-sided over its Venice Biennale pick

High-profile artists and curators stunned by Creative Australia’s swift abandonment of Khaled Sabsabi, the art community, and the complex nature of art itself

The Guardian - UK

Lessons for Elon Musk from the original Doge

Brief letters: Doges of Venice | Sound in cinemas | Benefits of digital cameras | Actress, not actor | Influence at school

The Independent UK

Venice Carnival opens with biodegradable streamers and an ode to famed philanderer Casanova

The opening weekend of Carnival in Venice culminated with a water procession along the Grand Canal that finished in front of the Rialto Bridge with a flourish of colorful streamers and confetti — all completely biodegradable.

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The Guardian - AU

Tony Burke says he called Creative Australia chief executive before board meeting when Biennale selection rescinded

Arts minister – who has denied political interference – says chief executive told him the board would meet to discuss Khaled Sabsabi’s selection

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s not a bubble’: Indigenous art comes to London after post-Venice backlash

Curators and artists say this is a time of overdue recognition but others are cautious about the longevity of the moment

The Guardian - AU

Creative Australia hit by resignations over decision to withdraw Khaled Sabsabi from Venice Biennale

Visual arts head Mikala Tai and program manager Tahmina Maskinyar resign in support of Lebanese-born artist

The Conversation

‘A shameful call by Creative Australia’: the arts community reacts to Khaled Sabsabi being dropped from the Venice Biennale

To be selected as the artist and curator team to represent Australia at the Venice Biennale is considered the ultimate exhibition for an artistic team. To have your selection rescinded, as has now happened to the 2026 team of Khaled Sabsabi and curator Michael Dagostino, is without precedent.

AAP

Aussie Venice picks 'extremely hurt' after being dumped

The artist and curator who were to represent Australia at the Venice Biennale say they are hurt and disappointed, after their selection was reversed.

International Business Times UK

Venice Slaps Visitors With Ridiculously High Entrance Fees: Spain, Japan And Greece Are Next, Is This The Future Of Tourism?

After implementing an entry fee in 2024 to combat the problems of overtourism in Venice, local officials are taking the measure to the next level by doubling the charges.

The Independent UK

Venice to double tourist tax for last-minute visitors

Last-minute travellers will have to pay €10 to visit the canal city

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