Slowly but surely, a state can suppress its people. Why is the UK starting to resemble Viktor Orbán's Hungary?
I witnessed firsthand the slow erosion of the rule of law in Hungary. It didn’t start with a single shocking…
Year: 2026
Sébastien Tellier: "I expected to become famous after Eurovision, but no one paid any attention."
His music has appeared everywhere from sports montages to a L’Oréal ad and even an episode of Come Dine With…
Brigitte Bardot's funeral was held in Saint-Tropez and broadcast to the public.
Film star turned animal rights activist Brigitte Bardot has been buried following a funeral in Saint-Tropez, attended by her favored…
Amsterdam's airport canceled over 700 flights due to snow and strong winds.
Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport, a major European hub, has canceled at least 700 flights due to snow and wind, extending days…
Rosalía's "Lux" goes beyond epic Catholic pop—it confronts a world full of complexity and crisis.
I went into Lux expecting not to like it. Not because I question Rosalía’s immense talent or her deep intellectual…
A moment that changed me: in the bombed-out ruins of an apartment block, I saw a book I had translated.
In the rubble of a collapsed apartment building, one image stayed with me: a book I had translated from English…
France and its allies are discussing how to respond to a potential US invasion of Greenland.
France has stated it is coordinating with allies on a potential response should the U.S. attempt to invade Greenland, as…
Maga media figures largely support Trump's stance on Venezuela, though some express confusion, saying, "It doesn't make any sense."
“I’m not going to start a war. I’m going to stop wars,” Donald Trump said after declaring victory on November…
What's there to like? You can dislike Timothée Chalamet's character and still love Marty Supreme.
In the new hit film Marty Supreme, the plot advances as the lead character, Marty Mauser, repeatedly creates messes and,…
Art could save your life! Here are five creative ways to make 2026 happier, healthier, and more hopeful.
For some reason, we’ve all decided that the new year is the perfect time to reinvent ourselves. The trouble is,…