The Bayreuth Festival celebrates its 150th anniversary from July 25th. But in the lead-up to the milestone, some observers have criticized how Bayreuth deals with the festival’s anti-Semitic legacy. Jewish public intellectual Michel Friedman was invited to speak at a memorial ceremony honoring the victims of National Socialism at the festival’s opening. At the event, … Read more
Russia carried out a strike on the port city of Odesa in Ukraine that killed three, a local official reported on Wednesday, as European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrived in Kyiv to announce new defense initiatives. Overnight, Ukraine also said it struck 20 Russian vessels in the Black Sea, including gas tankers. Source … Read more
The French team were defeated by Spain (2–0) in the World Cup semi-final. France’s dream of reaching a third consecutive final – a feat achieved by only two other nations before them – has come to an end. Source link
tehran ultraconservative compatriots The newspaper published photographs of 13 international politicians “wanted” for the death of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, as well as a statement claiming that politicians would pay the ultimate price. Among the politicians was German Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democrats (CDU). In addition to Merz, it also included US … Read more
Spain’s defensive prowess and swagger were just too much for an attacking trio led by France great Kylian Mbappé, and just enough to get the 2010 champions into another World Cup final. Spain will play on Sunday against the winner between reigning champion Argentina and England on Wednesday. France will play in the third-place match … Read more
Spain and the British territory of Gibraltar are starting a new chapter on Wednesday, abolishing border controls that have long been a source of stress and frustration for daily commuters. The border fence has been completely removed after Britain and the EU on Tuesday formally signed a landmark treaty easing border checks following years of … Read more
During the France-Spain semi-final, many supporters at the FIFA fan zone in Dallas were wearing jerseys from nations that got eliminated earlier in the competition. We went to ask them which team they were supporting now. Source link
The United States launched strikes against Iran on Wednesday, with bombings reported in Bandar Abbas, on the island of Qeshm and in the city of Ahvaz. Tehran was quick to retaliate, with Jordan, Kuwait and Bahrain all reporting attacks. These strike exchanges come alongside the resumption of the US naval blockade on Iranian ports. Follow … Read more
Shortly before the summer recess of the German parliament, lawmakers approved a series of reforms. Chancellor Friedrich Merz said optimistically, “These reforms are meant to get Germany back on track.” At the bottom of the 34-point list of reforms is something that has begun to cause major controversy: the ruling coalition of the conservative Christian … Read more
The death toll from a massive fire at a pub in the Thai capital Bangkok has risen to 30, reports said on Tuesday, citing updated figures from city authorities. Local media reports said three more victims died, increasing the initial death toll to 27. Officials said more than 70 people were being treated in hospitals, … Read more