Delve into the rich tapestry of arts, entertainment, and societal trends. From film reviews to cultural commentary, this category celebrates the diverse expressions of human creativity.
Germany, China and Russia react to Donald Trump’s re-election to the U.S. presidency with cautious words of welcome— and sometimes, silence. NPR’s International Correspondents Rob Schmitz, John Ruwitch and Charles Maynes report. (Image credit: Amir Levy) Source link
A pedal through Beijing’s small alleys and side streets brings bright glimpses of life in this massive city. Biking used to be commonplace in China before it became the world’s largest car market, with some of the worst traffic. Now, a new generation is discovering China’s cycling tradition. A rider pushing her bicycle walks past … Read more
Palestinian children queue outside a tent for the second phase of polio vaccination at Abdel Aziz Rantissi hospital in Gaza City’s Nasr district on Saturday. Omar Al-Qattaa/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Omar Al-Qattaa/AFP via Getty Images Over 58,600 children in northern Gaza received the final dose of the polio vaccine on Saturday, … Read more
The country of Georgia held parliamentary elections that the opposition are calling fraudulent. Tens of thousands of Georgians have been in the streets to protest the results. MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: As voters here in the U.S. reckon with efforts by Russia to influence our election, spare a thought for Georgia – the country, not … Read more
The country of Georgia held parliamentary elections that the opposition are calling fraudulent. Tens of thousands of Georgians have been in the streets to protest the results. Source link
Vice President Harris and former President Donald Trump visit Arizona and Nevada. Reports offer a picture of the economy ahead of Election Day. Labor unions deploy thousands of canvassers. Source link
Ukrainian emergency workers respond at the Okhmatdyt Children’s Hospital in the capital Kyiv after it was hit by a Russian missile on July 8. Alex Babenko/AP hide caption toggle caption Alex Babenko/AP KYIV, Ukraine — The Okhmatdyt Children’s Hospital in Ukraine’s capital Kyiv is still scarred from a direct hit by a deadly Russian missile … Read more
Billionaire Bidzina Ivanishvili, leader of the Georgian Dream party, greets demonstrators during a rally in Tbilisi, Georgia, on April 29. Shakh Aivazov/AP hide caption toggle caption Shakh Aivazov/AP TBILISI, Georgia — European observers said Sunday that Georgia’s parliamentary election took place in a “climate of hatred and intimidation” with multiple violations and cases of violence, … Read more
Life goes on at Odesa’s beaches this summer, where the waves wash away worries, if only for a moment. Simona Supino hide caption toggle caption Simona Supino Two years into a war that has ravaged Ukraine, Odesa, a coastal jewel on the Black Sea, presents an intriguing paradox. Known historically for its vibrant, unique identity, … Read more
Britain’s King Charles and Samoan Prime Minister Afioga Fiamē Naomi Mataʻafa, left, talk during the opening ceremony for the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting in Apia, Samoa, Friday. Rick Rycroft/AP hide caption toggle caption Rick Rycroft/AP WELLINGTON, New Zealand — King Charles III told a summit of Commonwealth countries in Samoa on Friday that the … Read more