The knockout playoffs are complete after a whirlwind round of action. Bodø/Glimt’s fairytale continues while the holders struggled again

Bodø/Glimt’s 2-1 defeat of Inter at San Siro continued this season’s miracle. The post-match discussion between Inter coach Cristian Chivu and his opposite number, Kjetil Knutsen, was one of admiration, an acknowledgment the Norwegian team had been too good for the runaway Serie A leaders. Even though Inter were without Lautaro Martínez, their standard bearer, a comeback seemed likely as they dominated the early stages. But they found no way through, eventually falling victim to the high-quality, high-speed attacking that had left them with a 3-1 deficit to overcome from the first leg.

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English Garden, painted in 1965, is on display before it goes under the hammer with estimate of £2.5m-£3.5m

David Hockney’s first English landscape, depicting a perfectly manicured Oxfordshire garden, is on show for the first time in three decades before being auctioned.

Sotheby’s said the 1965 painting, English Garden, which was completed in Boulder, Colorado, was pivotal for Hockney as well as holding an important place in wider art history.

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Inmate understood to be Huntley taken to hospital after being assaulted at HMP Frankland in County Durham

The Soham murderer Ian Huntley has been seriously injured in a prison attack in County Durham.

A prisoner, understood to be Huntley, who was convicted of killing two 10-year-old girls, Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman in 2002, was taken to hospital after being assaulted on Thursday morning at HMP Frankland, Durham constabulary said.

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Ahead of her UK tour and her three nominations at this weekend’s Brit awards, we appraise Allen’s sharp, candid songcraft

The final track of West End Girl is as close as the album’s break-up saga comes to conciliation, which isn’t terribly close (there’s a glancing lyrical reference to fault on both sides). But in its dreamy trip-hoppy backing and the sweetness of its melody lurks something else: a sense of closure.

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For decades, the Valero refinery shaped Benicia’s economy, politics and health. Now the city has become a reluctant test case of whether an oil town can reinvent itself

Less than 40 miles north of San Francisco, the city of Benicia has the quaint ambience of an American small town, where a white gazebo and sign for a community crab bake mark the approach to a vibrant downtown stretch of restaurants, cafes and antique shops.

From many vantage points, it’s easy to forget the city is home to a massive 900-acre oil refinery, its imposing sprawl of stacks, holding tanks and billowing steam hidden from view. But for nearly 60 years, the refinery has loomed over every aspect of life in Benicia, exerting outsized influence on its economy and politics, while posing serious risks to public health.

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Falling volcanic ash has for years been viewed as a nuisance. But a Sicilian project has discovered its agricultural potential and wants to spread the word

In the Sicilian town of Giarre overlooking Mount Etna, Andrea Passanisi, a tropical and citrus fruits producer, uses an unusual fertiliser on his 100-hectare (247-acre) stretch of land: volcano ash.

Like hundreds of farmers and citizens of rural towns perched on the slopes of Europe’s highest and most active volcano, the 41-year-old’s family has had to deal with the nuisance of falling volcanic ash for generations. But it is only in recent years that the quantity of ash has become so excessive that it required an alternative approach.

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The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the world

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On how to use WhatsApp, iMessage, Slack, Signal, and other group chats politely: "while group chats have exploded in popularity because of their informality, that also creates its own challenges: Discussions can veer off topic, repetitive or basic questions can irritate group members, and that viral meme you think is funny could also offend." (The headline I read earlier today was "One Tech Tip: Group chats are a way of life but come with unspoken etiquette"; it's since changed to something more imperative.) Article discusses brevity, emoji, muting and departing, matters that depend on the group's size, and more, quoting some examples from an East Midlands windsurfing club's instructions on the matter as well as experts from Debrett's and The Emily Post Institute.

Kansas Sends Letters To Trans People Demanding The Immediate Surrender Of Drivers Licenses. “The letter…marks one of the most significant erosions of transgender civil rights in the United States to date.”

In de roman Een woord voor verdwijnt de Nederlandse taal, letterlijk. Dat levert een fantastisch boek op, waarin de ideeën zich concretiseren in personages en scènes, die een zowel treffende als venijnige blik biedt op het Nederland van nu.

In het Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam is nu de overzichtstentoonstelling van Dan Vo te zien. Het werk gaat over verbrijzelde illusies, nergens is verbittering of woede te bespeuren, integendeel. Zijn kunst danst tussen de verschrikkingen en het geweld dat mensen elkaar aandoen door, lichtvoetig, vol van schoonheid en kwetsbaarheid.

The bill would make it illegal for authorities in Russia to extradite foreigners at the request of other governments if they signed military contracts and served in combat.

Former Red Bull drivers Sergio Perez and Alex Albon have given advice to Isack Hadjar as he prepares to step into the second Red Bull seat, encouraging him to make the most of the “massive opportunity”.

ALMELO (ANP) - Een 43-jarige man is donderdag veroordeeld tot een gevangenisstraf van achttien jaar en tien maanden. In augustus 2024 had hij zijn ex ontvoerd en verkracht. Ook probeerde hij haar te vermoorden door haar te wurgen, nadat zij een einde had gemaakt aan hun relatie. Van de rechtbank in Almelo moet hij haar ook een schadevergoeding van ruim 30.000 euro betalen.

De man had zijn ex gevraagd om hem naar zijn kapotte auto te brengen. Die stond op een afgelegen plek. Daar haalde hij een stroomstootwapen en tape uit de kofferbak. Hij dwong de vrouw in haar auto. In een urenlange rit werd ze volgens de rechters mishandeld, gewurgd en verkracht. Uiteindelijk liet hij haar gaan.

De straf is hoger dan wat het Openbaar Ministerie had geëist. De aanklager wilde dat de man tien jaar celstraf en tbs zou krijgen, en anders zestien jaar zonder tbs. Volgens de rechtbank is een gedwongen behandeling niet mogelijk omdat er geen stoornis is vastgesteld. Dat de straf hoger uitvalt, komt doordat hij de vrouw zoveel angst heeft aangejaagd.

MENLO PARK (ANP/RTR) - Instagram gaat ouders op de hoogte stellen als hun tiener meerdere keren in korte tijd zoekt naar woorden die te maken hebben met zelfmoord of zelfbeschadiging. Moederbedrijf Meta van Instagram laat weten dat ouders die de toezichtfunctie van het socialemediaplatform gebruiken, de waarschuwingen vanaf volgende week zullen ontvangen.

Ouders kunnen de waarschuwingen krijgen via een melding in de app van Instagram en e-mail, sms of WhatsApp, dat ook van Meta is. Zij krijgen dan meer informatie over het zoekgedrag en kunnen volgens Meta bronnen vinden die hen helpen bij het voeren van een gesprek hierover met hun kind.

De nieuwe functie geldt voorlopig alleen in de Verenigde Staten, het Verenigd Koninkrijk, Australië en Canada. Later dit jaar kunnen ouders in andere werelddelen de meldingen ook krijgen.

De maatregel komt op een moment dat overheden onder druk staan om het Australische socialemediaverbod voor kinderen en jongeren onder de 16 jaar te volgen.

DEN HAAG (ANP) - Vier overheidsinstanties en TNO gaan proefdraaien met GPT-NL. Dat is een Nederlands model voor kunstmatige intelligentie dat SURF, het Nederlands Forensisch Instituut (NFI) en TNO hebben ontwikkeld. Die laatste twee gaan er ook gebruik van maken. GPT-NL moet dienen als een open en veilig AI-model op basis van Europese en Nederlandse waarden. Het wil daarmee onafhankelijk worden van buitenlandse partijen, zegt een woordvoerder van TNO.

In 2023 begon de ontwikkeling van GPT-NL, waarin het ministerie van Economische Zaken 13,5 miljoen euro investeerde. Nu wordt het model voor het eerst toegepast, om te toetsen wat het in de praktijk daadwerkelijk oplevert. Het model zal uiteindelijk niet beschikbaar worden voor particulieren, alleen organisaties kunnen er mogelijk gebruik van gaan maken.

In juli kondigden Nederlandse media, waaronder het ANP, aan een groot aantal oude nieuwsberichten beschikbaar te stellen om GPT-NL te trainen. Mocht het model op de markt worden gebracht, dan krijgen zij hiervoor een vergoeding.

Een 25-jarige Rotterdammer is aangehouden voor oplichting. Hij zou zich voor hebben gedaan als monteur van een watermeter en zo zou een 71-jarige vrouw hebben beroofd van haar sieraden. De man werd opgepakt nadat hij werd herkend in een uitzending van Bureau Rijnmond.

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Emptiness 2026 Art Awards: Exhibition, Publication, Sales, and Global PromotionFeatured
What is emptiness in your art? Is it solitude or serenity, absence or possibility, loss or quiet fullness? For the 5th edition of the Emptiness 2026 juried international art call, we invite artists worldwide to reveal the emotional and conceptual layers of solitude, serenity, and existential depth through meaningful artistic expression. Selected artists will be showcased in a smart exhibition and receive Artsy features, artwork promotions, official catalogue publication, editorial reviews, audience feedback, and more.
Learn more and submit: www.exhibizone.com/emptiness
Deadline: 11:59 p.m. PST on March 17, 2026.

Winter $1,800 Innovate Grants for Art + PhotoFeatured
Innovate Grant awards two $1,800 grants each quarter to one visual artist and one photographer. In addition, twelve applicants will receive honorable mentions, be featured on the website, and join a growing community. International artists and photographers working in any medium are eligible.
Deadline: 11:59 p.m. PT on March 19, 2026.

 

Open Calls

Art for State Buildings (South Dakota)
South Dakota Arts Council is seeking submissions for the Art for State Buildings program, for which selected artwork is purchased for display in publicly accessible areas in state government buildings in and near the State Capitol Building in Pierre.
Deadline: March 1, 2026.

ART 64 Live Painting Tournament (U.S.)
ART 64 partners with the Village of Wauwatosa for a bracket-style painting tournament during which 64 artists paint live. Each round will be the theme/subject of each artist’s choice. Each artist is given a set period of time to paint a work, and spectators vote for their favorites. All participants are incentivized throughout the competition, and the grand prize is $20,000. In addition, all paintings will be for sale. There is a $20 application fee.
Deadline: 11:59 p.m. CST on March 1, 2026.

Audubon Photography Awards (United States, Canada, Chile, and Colombia)
These prestigious photography awards showcase stunning photos and videos that celebrate the beauty and joy of birds and highlight how they connect people across geographies and ecosystems. Judges will award nine prizes to Chile and Colombia residents and eight prizes to U.S. and Canada residents. This year, in addition to $5,000, the Grand Prize winners will each receive a voyage to Antarctica combining birding, conservation, and exploration.
Deadline: 12 p.m. EST on March 4, 2026.

Georgetown Open Call for Public Art Proposals (International)
Georgetown Heritage Arts invites artists and creative practitioners to submit conceptual proposals for temporary public art installations to take place in calendar year 2027 and beyond.
Deadline: March 6, 2026.

Seasons: Spring 2026 Art Awards: Exhibition, Publication, Sales, and Global Promotion (International)
Seasons: Spring 2026 invites artists to explore the energy, transformation, and renewal that define this remarkable season. From emerging landscapes and vibrant blossoms to symbolic or abstract expressions of growth, this juried exhibition celebrates artistic visions shaped by change and possibility. Selected artists will receive awards, worldwide exhibition and promotion, presentation on Artsy, and publication in the official exhibition catalog. Learn more and submit: www.exhibizone.com/spring.
Deadline: 11:59 p.m. PST on March 12, 2026.

Open Call for Apollo Painting School 2026 (U.K.)
Apollo Painting School is a nonprofit founded in 2023, operating between Manchester, U.K., and Latina, Italy, to create an alternative and unique learning opportunity for emerging painters. Programs consist of three-month summer sessions for U.K.-based emerging artists. The cost is £3,000 per student, including production materials during a residency in Italy, all travel to Manchester, all lectures and site visits, return flights to Italy, and accommodation and studios in Italy.
Deadline: 12 p.m. BST on March 15, 2026.

RISE by Henley Festival Emerging Artist Prize (U.K.)
The RISE by Henley Festival Emerging Artist Prize was created to acknowledge emerging talent in the visual arts, especially those in the early stages of their professional careers or who have not yet established a reputation as an artist amongst curators, buyers, and critics. First prize is £1,000, and two runners-up will be awarded £500. The winners will also be given an exhibition space at RISE Gallery at Henley Festival 2026.
Deadline: March 31, 2026.

Wicker Park Fine Art Fair (Midwest)
The second annual WPFAF will be held Saturday, September 12, in Chicago’s Wicker Park. The event will include a curated group of fine artists displaying and selling their work,  artwork installed in the gardens, performances of classical music, hands-on family art workshops, and tours of the gardens. There is a $20 application fee, and if selected, the booth fee is $150.
Deadline: March 31, 2026.

Glen Arbor Arts Center: American Tree Open Call (U.S.)
American Tree examines the role trees played in the formation of the United States 250 years ago, and the role they will play moving forward into this nation’s next 250 years. Submissions of two-dimensional and three-dimensional work made between 2024 and 2026 are welcome. There is a $35 application fee for non-GAAC members; it’s $25 for members.
Deadline: 2 p.m. EST on April 7, 2026.

 

Grants

Spector Craft Prize for Emerging Artists (U.S.)
The Spector Craft Prize for Emerging Artists annually honors five early-career artists with seven years or less of studio practice. Each recipient is recognized through a $10,000 financial award, mentorship opportunities, participation in the Spector Craft Conference (to be held at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in November 2026), and professional network development. Disciplines include ceramics, textiles, woodworking, glass, metalwork, basketry, and paper arts.
Deadline: March 1, 2026.

Artadia Awards (Chicago)
The Artadia Awards provide financial support, exposure, and recognition to artists. The awards are unrestricted, allowing artists to use the funds in any way they choose. A group of finalists facilitates studio visits with the jurors, and a second-round jury then designates three awardees to receive unrestricted funds of $15,000.
Deadline: March 1, 2026.

Inspiration Grants (Kansas City vicinity)
These $3,500 project grants provided by ArtsKC are for individual artists or small groups of artists to support ambitious projects and/or work that makes a positive impact on the community. Visual, dance, music, theater, literature and poetry, fashion, film, and interdisciplinary art applications are welcome.
Deadline: March 12, 2026.

DAG Prize (U.S.)
The DAG Foundation invites applications for its three prizes for literature, music, and visual art. The award amount is $20,000, presented to an artist or creative who demonstrates innovation in their field.
Deadline: March 18, 2026.

LIFT Early Career Support for Native Artists (U.S.)
The  Native Arts and Cultures Foundation’s (NACF) LIFT program supports emerging Native artists through one-year awards to develop and realize new projects. LIFT provides a comprehensive suite of services, including $15,000, professional development, mentorship, project evaluation, documentation, and communications/marketing support. Applicants must be enrolled members or citizens of a U.S. federally recognized or state-recognized American Indian tribe, Alaska Native corporation, or of Native Hawaiian ancestry.
Deadline: March 19, 2026.

The Vermont Prize (Vermont)
The Vermont Prize accepts submissions from artists working in any medium. The winner receives $5,000, and their work is showcased and archived on vermontprize.org and on social media.
Deadline: 11:59 p.m. EST on March 31, 2026.

Artadia Awards (New York City)
The Artadia Awards provide financial support, exposure, and recognition to artists. The awards are unrestricted, allowing artists to use the funds in any way they choose. A group of finalists facilitates studio visits with the jurors, and a second-round jury then designates three awardees to receive unrestricted funds of $15,000.
Deadline: April 1, 2026.

Anonymous Was a Woman Environmental Art Grants (U.S.)
This program provides grants of up to $20,000 to environmental art projects led by women, transgender, and gender-nonconforming artists in the United States and U.S. Territories.
Deadline: 5 p.m. EST on April 7, 2026.

Textile Society of America Research Travel Grants (U.S.)
The TSA Textile Research Travel Grant supports TSA members traveling to conduct textile-focused research. This may include visiting museum collections, engaging with artists or weavers in their local environments, studying special exhibitions, or other research opportunities centered on the study of actual textiles. Applicants may request $500 to $1,000, depending on the scope of travel.
Deadline: April 15, 2026.

The Adolf and Esther Gottlieb Emergency Grant (International)
This program provides one-time financial assistance to qualified painters, printmakers, and sculptors whose needs resulted from an unforeseen catastrophic incident and who lack the resources to meet that situation. Awardees typically receive $5,000 and up to $15,000.
Deadline: Rolling.

Pollock-Krasner Foundation Grant (International)
The foundation welcomes applications from painters, sculptors, and artists working on paper, including printmakers. Grants are intended for one year and range up to $50,000. The artist’s circumstances determine the size of the grant, and professional exhibition history will be considered.
Deadline: Rolling.

 

Residencies, Fellowships, & More

Kala Art Institute Residencies (International)
Kala, located in Berkeley, California, offers subsidized residencies through the Artist-in-Residence (AIR) Program and fully funded residencies through several fellowships and awards, including the Veterans Artist Residency and the Jen Cole Artist Residency Award. Kala offers 24-hour access to the printmaking workshop, digital lab, black-and-white darkroom, sculpture and textiles lab (textiles, wood shop, kiln, and slab roller), and more. There is a $25 application fee.
Deadline: March 1, 2026.

Prairie Ronde Summer Residencies (International)
Prairie Ronde is hosted by The Mill at Vicksburg, a redevelopment project of the former Lee Paper Company mill, in the historic village of Vicksburg, Michigan. Artists from a range of disciplines are provided with a five- to six-week residency to engage with The Mill and its surrounding 80 acres. Three residency sessions are offered per year during the spring, summer, and fall, and the summer residency runs from June 1 to September 14. Artists receive a $2,000 stipend upon completion of the residency, a $500 travel grant, private housing, and a gallery show. There is a $25 application fee.
Deadline: March 1, 2026.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Artist Residency(International)
GSMNP’s artist residency program provides opportunities to develop creative work and inspire the public. During their stay, residents are given time to explore and experience the Smokies. They work independently and in collaboration with ranger staff to facilitate experiences that promote visitor understanding about the need to care for and preserve this national treasure. Artists in residence are also volunteers in the park; residencies last for four weeks and take place June through November.
Deadline: March 1, 2026.

NXTHVN Fellowship (International)
Each year, NXTHVN welcomes up to seven artists and two curators to participate in its paid 10-month intensive Fellowship Program. Each fellow receives studio or office space, a stipend, and subsidized housing. Fellows relocate to New Haven to participate in NXTHVN’s mentorship-driven curriculum, which includes professional development sessions led by visiting artists, curators, scholars, and practitioners.
Deadline: March 2, 2026.

Minnesota Center for Book Arts McKnight Fellowships for Book Artists (Minnesota)
Minnesota Center for Book Arts has partnered with the McKnight Foundation to offer two fellowships to beyond-emerging artists living and working in Minnesota who show sustained experience in the book arts. The recipient receives an unrestricted $25,000 award, $1,000 travel stipend to attend a conference, $1,000 educational stipend, two years of MCBA studio access, and more.
Deadline: 11:59 p.m. CST on March 6, 2026.

Textile Arts Center Artist-in-Residence Program (International)
Textile Arts Center’s residency combines studio access with a rigorous interdisciplinary curriculum and regular critical dialogue, providing residents an opportunity to learn and explore the textile medium, and an alternative to traditional higher education programs. There is a $35 application fee. Program tuition is $11,000 per resident; competitive scholarships are available.
Deadline: 11:59 p.m. CST on March 6, 2026.

Interlude Artist Residency (New York City)
Interlude is a fully funded residency dedicated to serving artists and their families, giving parent-artists the chance to achieve artistic excellence and to connect with the rich history and culture of the Hudson Valley, the local community, and the land.
Deadline: March 7, 2026.

Roswell Artist-in-Residence Program (International)
This program provides studio-based visual artists the opportunity to concentrate on their work in a supportive, collegial environment for an entire year. RAiR offers six artists a place to live and work for a year, with a monthly stipend and no strings attached. Residents can mount a solo exhibition of their work at the Roswell Museum and have an artwork purchased for the permanent collection of the Anderson Museum of Contemporary Art. There is $26.32 fee to apply.
Deadline: 11:59 p.m. MDT on March 15, 2026.

McKnight Visual Artist Fellowships (Minnesota)
Since 1982, the McKnight Fellowships for Visual Artists has rewarded talented Minnesota visual artists whose work is of exceptional artistic merit and who are at a career stage beyond emerging. Each year, the program awards six $25,000 fellowships to visual artists. The focus is to connect fellows to local and national art professionals and support additional professional development activities. 
Deadline: 12 p.m. CST on March 20, 2026.

WORTHLESSSTUDIOS’ Artist Residency Program (WARP) (New York City)
WARP provides state-of-the-art fabrication resources, space, generous funding, and industry-leading project management support to artists as they create ambitious, large-scale sculpture. The residency runs five to seven weeks and includes a $5,000 artist stipend, a private studio, and a $45,000 fabrication budget.
Deadline: 11:59 p.m. EST on March 31, 2026.

Women@MIT Fellowship (International)
This fellowship from MIT Libraries’ Department of Distinctive Collections (DDC) provides funding for artists, activists, musicians, writers, and scholars who are engaged in the expansion and expression of knowledge, especially as applied to informing the understanding of women in MIT’s history and the history of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The program is particularly well-suited to those interested in applying tenets of women’s studies, gender studies, and/or race and ethnic studies to their work. Each Women@MIT Fellowship project will receive a $5,000 stipend.
Deadline: March 31, 2026.

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An anonymous reader shares a report: In its 250th year, is America, land of immigration, becoming a country of emigration? Last year the U.S. experienced something that hasn't definitively occurred since the Great Depression: More people moved out than moved in. The Trump administration has hailed the exodus -- negative net migration -- as the fulfillment of its promise to ramp up deportations and restrict new visas. Beneath the stormy optics of that immigration crackdown, however, lies a less-noticed reversal: America's own citizens are leaving in record numbers, replanting themselves and their families in lands they find more affordable and safe.

Since the Eisenhower administration, the U.S. hasn't collected comprehensive statistics on the number of citizens leaving. Yet data on residence permits, foreign home purchases, student enrollments and other metrics from more than 50 countries show that Americans are voting with their feet to an unprecedented degree. A millions-strong diaspora is studying, telecommuting and retiring overseas. The new American dream, for some of its citizens, is to no longer live there.

In the cobblestoned streets of Lisbon, so many Americans are snapping up apartments that the newest arrivals complain they mostly hear their own language -- not Portuguese. One of every 15 residents in Dublin's trendy Grand Canal Dock district was born in the U.S., according to realtors, higher than the percentage of Americans born in Ireland during the 19th-century influx following the Potato Famine. In Bali, Colombia and Thailand, the strains of housing American remote workers paid in dollars have inspired locals to mount protests against a wave of gentrification. More than 100,000 young students are enrolled abroad for a more affordable university degree. In nursing homes mushrooming across the Mexican border, elderly Americans are turning up for low-cost care.

[...] The U.S. experienced net negative migration -- an estimated loss of some 150,000 people -- in 2025, and the outflow will likely increase in 2026, according to calculations by the Brookings Institution, a public-policy think tank. The number could be larger or smaller because official U.S. data doesn't yet fully capture the number of people leaving, Brookings analysts noted. The total in-migration was between around 2.6 and 2.7 million in 2025, down from a peak of almost 6 million in 2023. The U.S. saw 675,000 deportations and 2.2 million "self-deportations" last year, according to data from the Department of Homeland Security. A Wall Street Journal analysis of 15 countries providing full or partial 2025 data showed that at least 180,000 Americans joined them -- a number likely to be far higher when other countries report full statistics.

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