The international jury of the Venice Biennale resigned on Thursday, just days before the world’s oldest and most important contemporary art fair opens. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING No reason was given, but the move came as Italy’s government opposed Russia’s participation. The Biennale said in a statement that the jury, made up of the president, Solange Farkas, […]
Continue ReadingA Swiss Guardsman is sworn in during the swearing-in ceremony for the new Swiss Guardsmen.Image: keystone April 30, 2026, 8:40 p.mApril 30, 2026, 8:41 p.m Because of the death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday 2025, all guardsmen have been recalled from vacation, the command of the Pontifical Swiss Guard announced on Thursday in its […]
Continue ReadingIn a last-minute addition to the agenda for Thursday’s meeting of digital ministers in Nicosia, Spain and France said the EU must include satellite spectrums in its wider effort to set up a preference for homegrown technology, effectively excluding foreign-owned firms from critical sectors, according to a text seen by POLITICO. “It is time to […]
Continue ReadingUS President Donald Trump has urged ABC to fire the late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel, saying: “It better be soon.” Trump made a further call for the presenter of Jimmy Kimmel Live! to be sacked in a post on Truth Social after previously calling for the US network to “immediately” fire him on Monday. […]
Continue ReadingBut by suggesting that the Trump administration had been “humiliated” by the Iranians, the chancellor may have gone too far — risking a rupture with a president known for his vindictive streak. While the stakes are potentially extremely high for Germany, political leaders remained relatively sanguine, noting that the U.S. needs its military presence in […]
Continue ReadingShe was on a commercial flight bound for Rome.Image: keystone April 30, 2026, 8:17 p.mApril 30, 2026, 8:18 p.m A birth above the clouds: On a scheduled flight of the Italian airline Ita to Rome, a woman gave birth to a boy at an altitude of 10,000 meters. The woman, who was seven months pregnant, […]
Continue ReadingThe US CDC’s changed communication on the subject of vaccinations and autism has increased skepticism among the population. This is shown by a study by the University of Vienna, which was published in the journal “Science”. Vaccine skepticism was increased by the US health authority CDC.Image: AP LaPresse Although there is scientific consensus that vaccinations […]
Continue ReadingLONDON — Nigel Farage described the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party as a “mixed bag,” as the British politician eyes gains in crunch U.K. elections next Thursday. Germany’s AfD has an “utterly respectable and decent” cultural stance — but its ties with dictators like Russian President Vladimir Putin are “very, very difficult,” the right-wing Reform […]
Continue ReadingThe UK government raised the country’s official threat level from terrorism from substantial to severe on Thursday, after two Jewish men were stabbed in north London the day before in what police are calling an act of terrorism. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING Severe is the second-highest rung on a five-point scale and means intelligence agencies consider an […]
Continue ReadingIranian national coach Amir Ghalenoei (center) and Iranian Football Association Vice President Mehdi Mohammad Nabi (left) hold photos of children who were allegedly killed in a US-Israeli attack in Iran.Image: keystone April 30, 2026, 7:58 p.mApril 30, 2026, 7:59 p.m According to media reports, the President of the Iranian Football Association, Mehdi Taj, was turned […]
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