RTÉ evacuations, Trump arch pause, Pissarro return order
A bomb threat forced RTÉ staff to leave their workplace and disrupted radio broadcasts, while other Irish newsrooms also evacuated. A federal judge temporarily stopped the Trump administration from starting construction of its proposed triumphal arch. A Paris court ordered a Pissarro painting returned to Salomon Flavian’s heirs, and Mondex’s James Palmer says an appeal will be filed.
Also in this edition
- The 14-day halt on Trump’s proposed arch prevents construction from starting but does not settle the project’s legality.
- The Paris court also required disclosure of the Pissarro painting’s buyer; Mondex’s James Palmer says an appeal will be filed.
- Sweden plans to return 77 Kallawaya objects, including human remains illegally removed from Bolivia, to a museum in La Paz.
- Oh BiBi is ending Ranger Rumble’s development before global release, with purchases removed and players advised to use their remaining rewards and currency before shutdown.
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Film & TV
Ireland’s RTÉ evacuates Dublin office after bomb threat
RTÉ evacuated staff after a bomb threat, interrupting its radio schedule as other Irish newsrooms also evacuated and authorities worked to identify those responsible.
Netflix renews Nobody Wants This for a fourth season
Netflix has renewed the romantic comedy starring Kristen Bell and Adam Brody, extending the series beyond its Emmy-nominated first season.
Sebastián Lelio, Oscar-winning filmmaker, dies at 52
Sebastián Lelio, whose A Fantastic Woman won an Oscar, has died following health complications, his family said. His family asked for privacy as they grieve.
Abbott Elementary to return to ABC on 13 January 2027
Abbott Elementary is set to return to ABC, though Deadline describes the installment both as a season-six start and a midseason return.
Gaming
Bulgaria’s eLeague lets qualifier winners choose clubs
Bulgaria’s eLeague gives open qualifier winners a choice of club affiliation and a place in the regular season. The champion will earn entry to the eChampions League and Esports World Cup, organizers say.
Oh BiBi ends development of Ratchet & Clank: Ranger Rumble
Oh BiBi is ending development of Ranger Rumble before its global release. In-app purchases have been removed, and players are advised to use their remaining rewards and currency before shutdown.
Art & Heritage
Italy’s Culture Ministry plans Mario Sironi museum for 2027
Italy plans a state-run museum dedicated to Mario Sironi in the first half of 2027. Its collection will span the artist’s career, while historians have raised concerns about how his support for fascism will be presented.
Sweden plans return of 77 Kallawaya objects to Bolivia
Sweden announced the return of Kallawaya objects, including human remains removed illegally from Bolivia, to a museum in La Paz.
Updated since this editionSweden arranges return of 40 sacred Benin artifacts to Nigeria
Sweden’s government has arranged to return 40 sacred artifacts from the Kingdom of Benin to Nigeria, where a palace delegation was expected to receive them.
Updated since this editionTrump establishes Oval Office National Monument
President Donald Trump established a national monument covering three White House spaces. The designation requires review before substantial alterations while retaining presidential authority over decoration and certain ordinary changes.
US judge blocks Trump’s arch construction for 14 days
A federal judge temporarily barred the Trump administration from breaking ground on its proposed triumphal arch, granting a request from plaintiffs challenging the project. The order is not a final ruling on its legality.
Updated since this editionParis court orders Pissarro painting returned to Flavian heirs
A Paris court has ordered the return of a Pissarro harbor scene to Salomon Flavian’s heirs and required disclosure of its buyer. Mondex’s James Palmer says an appeal will be filed.
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