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Todd Hido’s Atmospheric Photographs Transform Suburbia into Cinema
Todd Hido, #11506-3940, 2016; from Intimate Distance (Aperture, 2025). © Todd Hido Photographer Todd Hido’s work evokes the haunting atmosphere of Gregory Crewdson or even David Lynch, crafting ethereal images of suburbia that find beauty in the...

These are the best things to do in Reykjavik, whatever your style
The world’s most northerly capital may have a population — around 140,000 — about the size of Norwich, but it’s got the personality of a much bigger metropolis. Subversive, stylish and endlessly creative, Reykjavik abounds with energy year-round,...

Gale Anne Hurd’s Valhalla Entertainment Acquires Oni Press’ ‘Yuletide’ For Feature Development
EXCLUSIVE: In advance of Comic-Con 2025, Gale Anne Hurd‘s Valhalla Entertainment (The Walking Dead) has acquired Yuletide, an upcoming Christmas-themed comic book from Oni Press (Scott Pilgrim vs. The World), for feature development. Created by...
Iceland volcano erupts for 12th time since 2021, prompts evacuation of town
A volcano erupted on Wednesday in southwest Iceland, authorities said, with live media images showing it belched smoke and dramatic flows of glowing hot yellow and orange lava, the latest in a series of outbreaks near the capital in recent years....
Iceland volcano erupts for 12th time since 2021, prompting evacuations from iconic Blue Lagoon spa
16 July 2025, 12:51 A volcano in Iceland has erupted, leading to evacuations. Picture: Alamy A volcanic eruption in Iceland has yet again forced the evacuation of tourists at the popular Blue Lagoon geothermal spa. Listen to this article This is...

Iceland volcano eruption: Families and tourists evacuated as Sundhnúkur spews lava
Spectacular aerial footage shared by Afar TV has shown a sheet of flames erupting from the volcano. The powerful volcanic eruption began at around 3:54am on the Reykjanes Peninsula, with a fissure opening southeast of Litla‑Skógfell, near the town...

Iceland volcano emits smoke and glowing lava in 12th eruption since 2021
COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - A volcano erupted on Wednesday in southwest Iceland, authorities said, with live media images showing it belched smoke and dramatic flows of glowing hot yellow and orange lava, the latest in a series of outbreaks near the...

Iceland volcano Sundhnúkur erupts as families and tourists evacuated
Families and tourists have been evacuated from towns - and a luxury hotel - as a volcano has erupted in Iceland again this morning. Magma poured out of the Sundhnúkur volcano on the Reykjanes Peninsula, near the fishing town of Grindavík,. The...

A Mile-Long Gateway to Hell Opens Up in Iceland
A volcanic eruption in Southwestern Iceland forced the evacuation of a nearby town and the world-famous Blue Lagoon geothermal spa on Wednesday, July 16. Media images captured huge plumes of smoke and glowing lava flows spewing from an enormous...

Earth cracks open in Iceland: Volcano eruption ends 800-year slumber, sends locals fleeing again
Southwest Iceland woke up to another volcanic eruption before sunrise on Wednesday. At 3:54 am, magma cracked open the earth’s crust on the Reykjanes Peninsula, releasing yellow and orange lava across the dark landscape. The Icelandic...

Cumbia Integrates Everyone In Reykjavík
Cumbia, the indigenous and Afro-Colombian music genre, is trickling through Reykjavík. Restaurant La Poblana hosts cumbia nights in their new and bigger space, ensembles such as La Dimensión and Sonido Fin perform cumbia at Tónabíó and Stúdíó...

‘Nosferatu' cast Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Lily-Rose Depp set to reunite for new movie
Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Lily-Rose Depp are to mark their Nosferatu reunion with director Robert Eggers. The British actor is set to star in the werewolf horror film, titled, Werwulf, for which Rose-Depp is in talks to join him, as per different...

Is Norway vs Italy on TV? How to watch Women’s Euro 2025 quarter-final
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Northern Rising: A New Episode Featuring Sunna Margrét
In this final episode of Northern Rising, we follow avant-electropop artist Sunna Margrét as she roams around Reykjavík — visiting the National Gallery of Iceland, the record stores 12 Tónar and Reykjavík Records, and stopping by for a soundcheck...

JOEY DEMAIO Confirms MANOWAR Is Working On New Music: 'It Is Heavy' And 'Brutal'
In a new interview with Metal Talk, MANOWAR bassist Joey DeMaio confirmed that there are still plans for the band to release a new studio album in the not-too-distant future. "Yes, we've been working on new music, and once we unleash it, you'll be...

Where to watch Norway vs. Italy: Latest team news and TV information
Norway enter the quarter-final with swagger, flair, and just enough chaos to keep things interesting as they get ready to face the Italians. For the first time since 2013, they’ve broken through the group-stage ceiling, and they’ve done it with...

Paide and Kalju through to UEFA Conference League second round qualifiers
Meistriliiga teams Paide Linnameeskond and Nõmme Kalju FC have progressed to the UEFA Conference League second qualifying round, while Tallinna FC Flora are out. Paide went into the second leg at home to Gibraltar club Bruno's Magpies with an away...

Entertainment News | Justin Bieber Releases 7th Album 'Swag,' His First in Four Years
Washington DC [US], July 11 (ANI): Singer Justin Bieber has released his seventh album 'Swag' featuring guest appearances from a slew of artists including Gunna, Sexyy Red, Druski, Dijon, Lil B, Cash Cobain, Eddie Benjamin and Marvin Winans,...

A champagne and fried chicken pairing, The Forage, Winter Schnappsfest and more: how to spend your weekend in Canberra
Posted on 18 July, 2025 This wintery weekend is for the foodies! From a delicious champagne and fried chicken pairing to The Forage, the Winter Schnappsfest (complete with authentic German beerhall vibes), consider this your sign to eat your way...

Siggi's Yogurt Will Pay You $5K To Use Vacation Days
Siggi’s, Lactalis’ quirky Icelandic yogurt, knows there's at least one thing to loathe in U.S. corporate culture: Americans left 700 million days of PTO wither on the vine last year. With its new “PT-YO” campaign, it’s offering 10 worker bees...