Tears and catharsis filled the air as Kyiv premiered an opera about Ukrainian children abducted by Russia.
It was hard to imagine an opera with a subject that could be more traumatic—or more cathartic—for the audience gathered…
Here are the best films of 2026 so far.
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Cop31 host urges: "Electrify daily life."
The host of the next UN climate summit has said the world should aim to meet one-third of its energy…
"We're cheering for five teams": how Rotterdam will go beyond orange for the World Cup.
Three hours before their team’s first World Cup match on June 14, around 4,000 football fans are expected to fill…
"A man of great appetites": what's it like to cook for a dictator?
Kim Jong-il loved pepperoni pizza. Saddam Hussein couldn’t resist a fish barbecue. Idi Amin was said to be able to…
"They are isolated… they are alone." Zelenskyy speaks about Russia, Putin's lies, and fighting back.
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Here are the best albums of 2026 so far.
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A cage-fighting ring is exactly what Trump's White House lawn was missing. I've got an idea for how to put it to use. | Marina Hyde
The US embassy in London has issued a notice on behalf of the American government, advising the UK not to…
A beginner's guide to the World Cup: how it works and which players to watch.
So, I hear there’s a World Cup starting this week… It is! Every four years, the best men’s teams from…
Is Switzerland getting tired of being prosperous? I can't think of any other reason for our next pointless referendum. | Joseph de Weck
On a Sunday morning, Zurich can feel like the day after Armageddon—so empty and calm, even though it’s Switzerland’s biggest…