Thieves Steal Bronze Age Treasures in Brazen Spanish Museum Heist
Art theft experts say the heist at the Museum of Villena mimics increasingly violent and quick robberies elsewhere in Europe, possibly inspired by last year’s Louvre break-in.
The Home Robert Indiana Left Behind as Possible Museum Site to Be Sold
The foundation that Indiana created to protect his legacy said his plan became unfeasible and the proceeds would now be used for grants to artists.
Pakistan finish 11th in FIH World Cup
Pakistan on Friday finished at the 11th spot in the FIH Hockey World Cup when they downed South Africa 4-3 in penalty shootout after the 11th to 12th place play-off ended 4-4 in the regulation time. At the Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen Zikriya Hayat, Umar Mustafa, Hannan Shahid and Ammad Butt converted their penalty … Read more
Trump Updates $15 Billion Libel Lawsuit Against The New York Times
[The president has argued that the news organization sought to undermine his 2024 presidential campaign by disparaging his reputation as a businessman. The Times has moved to dismiss the lawsuit.
Iran war mediators focus on reopening Strait of Hormuz
Iran threatened vessels using the strait, cutting traffic and raising oil prices after the war began six months ago Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian meets with Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, in Tehran, Iran, August 27, 2026.REUTERS Mediators in the Iran war are stepping up efforts to get the Strait … Read more
Inside a Secret School for Afghan Girls
Under Taliban rule, Afghan girls are officially barred from receiving an education beyond the sixth grade. Across the country, however, clandestine classrooms have emerged to defy the ban. Our Afghanistan and Pakistan bureau chief, Elian Peltier, visited one of these covert schools to meet the young women determined to learn.
Social Media and the Myth of the Big Tobacco Moment
Smoking used to be everywhere, the way Facebook, TikTok, Snap, YouTube and Instagram are now. Society decided to break the habit, but it took a long time.
Smaller Revision Points to More Accurate Jobs Numbers
[The 2026 revisions by the Bureau of Labor Statistics represent a downward adjustment of just 0.1 percent of the total work force.
Mahira Khan, Wahaj Ali’s ‘Mitti De Baway’ trailer wins praise from celebrities
Kinza Hashmi, Bilal Abbas, Maya Ali among stars expressing excitement for upcoming drama Actors Mahira Khan and Wahaj Ali are set to share the screen for the first time in the upcoming drama Mitti De Baway, with the newly released trailer hinting at a romance that takes a darker turn. Set in 1999, the trailer introduces … Read more
Pacers put England in control at Lord’s
Tongue and Robinson capture two wickets each as Pakistan’s batting tumbles again LONDON: Josh Tongue and Ollie Robinson took two wickets each to put England in control on the second day of their second Test of the three-match series against Pakistan at Lord’s on Friday. Tongue (2-27) and Robinson (2-8) bowled extremely well to reduce … Read more