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Sherlock Holmes Day: Not-so-elementary facts about the detective of 221B Baker Street

The annual dedication to the fictional sleuth was chosen to coincide with the birthday of creator Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

May 22, 2017

By Lara Rebello

Shop branded 'insensitive' for 'it's gone' sale sticker on Madeleine McCann book

The discount offer was placed on a book tracing the ten-year search for the missing toddler.

May 21, 2017

By Alex Taylor

Author Anthony Horowitz claims he was 'warned off' black character by US publishers

Children's writer, famed for the Alex Rider spy series, described the incident as 'disturbing'.

May 21, 2017

By Alex Taylor

World Whisky Day 2017: 5 interesting facts about whisky to learn as you sip your malt

Each year on 20 May, whisky lovers raise a toast in celebration of their favourite spirit.

May 20, 2017

By Lara Rebello

$110.5m for graffiti? Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat's painting sells for record amount at NY auction

Brooklyn native's work – of a face in the shape of a skull – was purchased by Japanese collector Yusaku Maezawa.

May 19, 2017

By Lara Rebello

Damien Hirst plagiarism row: British sculptor under fire over Venice exhibition

British artist said to have been inspired by Jason deCaires Taylor's underwater installations.

May 18, 2017

By Toyin Owoseje

Landscape Photographer of the Year Award 2017: Enter now

From rocky coastlines to lush woodlands, Britain's remarkable landscape and volatile weather provides generous material to fire the imagination.

May 17, 2017

By David Sim

Travel pictures

JK Rowling pleads with Harry Potter fans not to buy stolen prequel written on postcard

Burglary took place in Birmingham sometime in April.

May 12, 2017

By Lucia Binding

National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year Contest

National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year 2017: Stunning entries from the People category

National Geographic's annual travel photography competition has kicked off, and is open for entries until 30 June 2017.

May 12, 2017

By David Sim

Travel pictures Photography Competition Pictures

What to see at the 2017 Venice Biennale

IBTimes UK presents a preview of the works on show in some of the 85 national pavilions at the 57th Venice Biennale.

May 10, 2017

By David Sim

Italy

Vandals target Banksy's Brexit artwork in Dover

Dover District Council says no plans to protect the mural.

May 9, 2017

By Rachel Middleton

Beachcombing: Photographer explores London's River Thames at low tide

Stefan Wermuth walked the banks of the Thames, photographing abandoned objects exposed by the receding tide.

May 9, 2017

By David Sim

Travel pictures London

Bill Clinton to write novel with suspense writer James Patterson

The novel called The President is Missing will be published in June 2018.

May 8, 2017

By Rachel Middleton

Relics of the Reich: The buildings the Nazis left behind after Hitler committed suicide in his Berlin bunker

Colin Philpott's book – Relics of the Reich – looks at the physical legacy of the Nazis; their buildings, their structures and their public spaces.

May 8, 2017

By David Sim

History Pictures

The creator of Pepe the Frog tried to save him from fascists, but had to kill him instead

His hopes to reclaim the dope-smoking peace lover from Nazi memes appear to have foundered.

May 8, 2017

By Josh Robbins

Donald Trump

Graffiti artist Banksy joins Brexit debate with mural of man chipping away at EU flag

Elusive street artist confirms Dover mural of star being removed from iconic European symbol is his work.

May 8, 2017

By Rachel Middleton

Brexit

Danish brewery produces 'Pisner' beer using recycled human urine

'If it had tasted even a bit like urine, I would put it down, but you don't even notice.'

May 5, 2017

By Josh Robbins

National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year Contest 2017: Stunning entries from the Nature category

National Geographic's annual travel photography competition has kicked off, and is open for entries until 30 June 2017.

May 3, 2017

By David Sim

Travel pictures Animal and Wildlife Pictures

Well-known photographs and portraits of famous people recreated in Play-Doh

Eleanor Macnair uses Play-Doh to recreate photos of celebrities such as Tinie Tempah, Lily Cole and David Hockney.

May 3, 2017

By David Sim

Arts pictures

Orphans of Time: Rebecca Bathory captures the beauty of decaying abandoned buildings

Behind boarded-up windows and "No Trespass" signs lies a hidden world, slowly being claimed back by nature.

May 3, 2017

By David Sim

Travel pictures

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