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Strokestown poetry prize shortlist revealed
The 2026 Strokestown International Poetry Competition shortlist has been announced, with five poets in contention for the prize.
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BTS launches world tour in South Korea
BTS opened its world tour in Goyang, South Korea, with thousands of fans gathering for the comeback launch.
ESPN to exclusively televise 2026 NBA G League Finals starting April 8
ESPN says it will exclusively televise the 2026 NBA G League Finals beginning April 8, with Game 1 airing on ESPNEWS at 7:30 p.m. ET.
Spanish politicians clash over request to move Picasso's Guernica
Spain’s culture minister has rejected a Basque request to loan Picasso’s Guernica to Bilbao, setting off a national political row.
National Gallery names Kengo Kuma-led team for Project Domani
The National Gallery has chosen Kengo Kuma and Associates, with BDP and MICA, to design its Project Domani expansion.
NDTV Profit launches 'India Business Report' at 9 p.m. with Gaurie Dwivedi
NDTV Profit has launched a new 9 p.m. business programme, India Business Report, with industry coverage saying it premiered on April 6 and is anchored by Gaurie Dwivedi.
New Music This Week - April 6, 2026
A week of new country music included Disney’s Main Street Country EP, plus fresh releases or rollout updates from Danielle Bradbery, Josh Ross, Ella Langley and George Birge.
MetroLINK announces Easter holiday closure and no fixed-route service on April 5
MetroLINK said no fixed-route buses will run on Easter Sunday, April 5, with normal service resuming Monday.
Capitol Corridor warns Train 727 is running 30 minutes late due to debris on the tracks
Capitol Corridor issued a service alert saying Train 727 was about 30 minutes late because of debris on the tracks.
Delta issues weather waiver for Eastern U.S. thunderstorms
Delta posted a same-day weather waiver for thunderstorms affecting travel to, from or through Atlanta and Detroit on April 4, according to its public advisories and agent bulletin.
2026 film festivals and markets calendar: latest dates
Screen's updated 2026 film festivals and markets calendar was refreshed today with confirmed dates from major festival organizers, including Berlinale, SXSW, Cannes and Tribeca.
Book Deals: Week of April 6, 2026
Publishers Weekly’s April 3 rights roundup highlights several book deals, including Kensington’s move on Melissa K. Roehrich’s series, Spiegel & Grau’s deal for Hannah Morrish and Mira’s preempt of Brooke Shaden’s debut duology.
Kids ate the multiplex: How family movies are taking over moviegoing, one blockbuster at a time
AP reports that family movies are reshaping the box office as The Super Mario Galaxy Movie opens to a huge turnout and strengthens the trend.