Moscow Still Has Art and Culture. Just Don’t Say ‘Ukraine.’
An eerie limbo prevails at small art shows, independent theaters and private political clubs, where the war is the elephant in the room.
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7 New Movies Our Critics Are Talking About This Week
Whether you’re a casual moviegoer or an avid buff, our reviewers think these films are worth knowing about.
Mexico to File Criminal Complaints in U.S. Over Immigrant Deaths
The nation’s president vowed to go “beyond diplomatic notes” after a U.S. immigration agent fatally shot Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican man, in Texas this week.
From paddy fields to powerhouse
A view of Suzhou Industrial Park (SIP), a China-Singapore collaboration on the outskirts of Suzhou, China. Over three decades ago, what is now Suzhou Industrial Park (SIP) was a modest stretch of paddy fields on the outskirts of a fabled Chinese city famed for its classical gardens and picturesque canals. Suzhou has since morphed into … Read more
Yousuf Bashir Qureshi reflects on fear, loss and finding purpose through creativity
From personal loss to public service, YBQ shares the experiences that reshaped his outlook on life Artist, designer and actor Yousuf Bashir Qureshi – also known as YBQ – believes fear is the greatest obstacle to personal growth. Speaking about the values that have shaped his life during a recent interview, Qureshi argued that … Read more
Iranian Attacks on Jordan Highlight Kingdom’s Difficult Position
Iran’s military said it fired missiles at a Jordanian air base used by American forces. Jordan said it had intercepted missiles entering its air space.
Royal Rapprochement: Harry and Meghan Pay a Rare Visit to the King and Queen
Friday’s visit to King Charles and Queen Camilla signaled a détente in relations with Prince Harry and his wife, who renounced their royal titles and moved to the United States in 2020.
How Olivia Wilde Directed an Awkward Dance in ‘The Invite’
The director and actress Olivia Wilde breaks down a tension-filled scene from her new film “The Invite” for Anatomy of a Scene.
When Norway Gave England a ‘Hell of a Beating’
A huge soccer upset in 1981 was immortalized by a famous radio call in Norway, directed at Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.
Chinese zoo locked animals in cages to prevent escape as typhoon-related floodwaters rose
A man clears mud after heavy rainfall brought by typhoon Maysak in flooded Sanli town in Guigang, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China July 9, 2026. cnsphoto via REUTERS A zoo in southwestern China locked lions, bears and wolves in their cages as deadly flooding triggered by Typhoon Maysak swept through the region, a decision that … Read more