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Artist Banksy buys a refugee rescue boat to patrol the Mediterranean

The elusive street artist won’t be on the vessel, which is crewed by about 10 activists who reportedly rescued 89…

Half-shredded Banksy on sale again — this time for millions more

Sotheby’s described “Love is in the Bin” as “the ultimate Banksy artwork and a true icon of recent art history.”

Banksy artwork that self-shredded sells for record $25.4 million

The piece, which consists of a half-shredded canvas, was known as “Girl With Balloon” when it last sold at Sotheby’s…

Prince William and Kate make first U.S. trip in 8 years

Prince William and Kate Middleton arrived in Boston on Wednesday for their first visit to the U.S. in eight years.…

Prince William and Kate arrive in Boston for first U.S. visit since 2014

In a statement, Prince William said that his grandmother, the late Queen Elizabeth II, remembered her own visit to Boston…

These women will make history officiating men’s World Cup match

Three women will be refereeing the pivotal match between Germany and Costa Rica on Thursday.

Christine McVie, Fleetwood Mac singer and keyboardist, dies at 79

“She was the best musician anyone could have in their band and the best friend anyone could have in their…

Honorary Buckingham Palace household member resigns after racial remarks

An honorary member of the Buckingham Palace household has resigned after repeatedly asking a Black woman who runs a charity…

French baguette added to U.N. world heritage list

The French delegation celebrated the vote by raising baguettes in the air.

Women prime ministers hit back at sexist question during historic visit

“Because two women meet, it’s not simply because of their gender,” New Zealand’s prime minister said after a reporter questioned…

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