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The diplomacy of art: Bayeux tapestry loan shows cultural gifts still matter
This week’s masterclass in the renewal of the entente cordiale was based on a genuine desire by two countries to reconnect. But in addition it served as a reminder that diplomacy is not only an art, but art itself has always been an essential tool...

Guinea-Bissau’s president on his meeting with Trump, relations with Russia and China, and whether he will accept US deportees
Watch the event China tends to show up to fulfill African countries’ needs more quickly, while there is a “delay” that is “too long” in working with the West, said President Umaro Sissoco Embaló of Guinea-Bissau. “How are we going to leave the...

7 Things: Immigration chaos continues in Alabama and beyond; Trump very popular in Alabama; Ivey sends search team to Texas; and more …
7. DNC Chair Ken Martin dismissed concerns over New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani’s refusal to condemn the “globalize the intifada” slogan, calling the Democratic Party a “big tent.” 6. Charles Barkley pledged full support for Auburn coach...

Ukraine Denies Hungary’s Claims on Ethnic Hungarian Soldier’s Death
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has expressed its position regarding the statements made by the Hungarian government about the alleged death of a Hungarian from Zakarpattia at the Territorial Recruitment Center (TRC). The MFA described...
Simphiwe Dana: from heartbreak to high notes - chasing the sun in Moscow
As winter continues to cast its chilly spell over Mzansi, many celebrities are escaping to warmer climates in search of sunshine. Among them is South African singer Simphiwe Dana, who recently took to X to share her stunning experiences in Moscow,...

Sumy, a center of Ukrainian culture, lives in the crosshairs of a new Russian offensive
SUMY, Ukraine — That terrible Sunday keeps replaying in Natalia Tsybulko's head. The huge explosions. The frantic calls to find her daughter. The words from her son-in-law that shattered her life. "'Mom, Olena is no longer with us'," Tsybulko...

Bulgarian Diaspora in Azerbaijan Condemn Actions of Law Enforcement Agencies in Russian City of Yekaterinburg
A statement condemning human rights violations during a special operation in the Russian city of Ekaterinburg was sent to BTA by the team of a public association in support of the development of the Azerbai-Bulgarianf friendship. According to the...

Bharat Utsav On In Moscow, Major Tourism Dialogue Scheduled Next Week
Home Russia Bharat Utsav On In Moscow, Major Tourism Dialogue Scheduled Next Week The week-long festival at Moscow's Manezhnaya Square spotlights Indian culture through music, dance, wellness and traditional crafts Moscow is currently hosting...

Oil heading for weekly gain on potential Russia sanctions and Trump tariffs
Oil prices climbed on Friday as the market considered potential US sanctions on oil-producer Russia and another round of tariff threats, with prices heading for a modest weekly gain. Brent, the benchmark for two thirds of the world's oil, rose 0.4...

Russia to increase scholarships for Nigerian students, seeks cultural exchange
Russia has offered to increase its annual scholarship quota for Nigerian students from the current 220, pending discussions with Nigeria’s ministry of education. This offer was made on Thursday in Abuja during a meeting between the Russian embassy...

Lao, Russian Foreign Ministers Hold Bilateral Talks on Sidelines of ASEAN Meeting
KPL Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane held bilateral talks with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov on July 10, 2025, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on the sidelines of the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM), taking...

Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Superman' – A bird? A plane? No, a terrific reboot
Published on 11/07/2025 - 14:49 GMT+2 I confess I’ve never been much of a Superman fan. Compared to other superheroes, the Man of Steel always seemed boring to me. Yes, the story of a god growing up amongst men and fighting for the oppressed is...

Explainer | What was behind the recent spat between Azerbaijan and Russia?
Join the voices Aliyev wants to silence. For over eight years, OC Media has worked with fearless journalists from Azerbaijan — some of whom now face decades behind bars — to bring you the stories the regime is afraid will get out. Help us fuel...

Can 'Superman' Win the Culture War?
Have you gotten a load of this new Superman? He’s an obnoxious do-gooder, meddles in international affairs to stop wars from happening, and isn’t even really from here. That sums up the Fox News–stoked media uproar that’s already swirling around...

Orban Slams West’s Policies, Notes Ukraine & EU 'Already Lost' to Russia
https://sputnikglobe.com/20250711/orban-slams-wests-policies-notes-ukraine--eu-already-lost-to-russia-1122427382.html Orban Slams West’s Policies, Notes Ukraine & EU 'Already Lost' to Russia Orban Slams West’s Policies, Notes Ukraine & EU 'Already...

Moscow Calling – July 10
Moscow demands condemnation of “Kyiv’s terrorist attacks,” accuses Merz and London of provocations Russia calls on the international community to condemn Kyiv’s “terrorist attacks in Kursk and Rylsk,” Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria...

Turkish theater opens festival in Moscow with 'War and Peace'
The Kocaeli Metropolitan Municipality City Theaters’ production of "Savaş ve Barış" ("War and Peace"), adapted from the classic novel by Russian author Leo Tolstoy and directed by Mehmet Birkiye, will be staged in Moscow, Russia. Since its...

Russia, hotbed of cybercrime, says nyet to ethical hacking bill
Russia, home to some of the world's most lucrative and damaging cybercrime operations, has rejected a bill to legalize ethical hacking. The State Duma, the lower house of Russia's general assembly, blocked the bill's passage into law on various...

Gameshows, Cliff Richard and Stalin’s most hated play: the British culture sent behind the iron curtain
One of the biggest TV hits of the 1960s was Double Your Money, a kind of low-fi precursor to Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?. Its presenter, Hughie Green, was a titan of family entertainment who drew audiences of more than 8 million to the ITV...

'Gender Gap': 10 Countries Where Women Far Outnumber Men
Last Updated:July 10, 2025, 19:06 IST This global demographic trend brings major societal and cultural impacts, as nations grapple with unique challenges stemming from their skewed male-female ratios This gender imbalance is the opposite of what...