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Cy Twombly, From Intimate Angles
In photos by his wife, Tatiana Franchetti, whose negatives were discovered by his granddaughter, we see more personal sides to the 20th-century master.
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County Championship
Bairstow and Lyth punish Surrey, Rew stars for Somerset: county cricket, day one – as it happened
Yorkshire’s Adam Lyth and Jonny Bairstow scored centuries against Surrey while James Rew made 86 against SussexAn early wicket, here at Headingley, the Howard stand impassive as Luxton clips old…
World
The Steyer campaign pays influencers. Their posts don’t always make that clear
Tom Steyer's campaign appears to have relied on paid influencers more than any candidate for governor, according to the most recent campaign finance filings.
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Vingegaard claims impressive Giro stage win
Jonas Vingegaard puts on an impressive ride to win stage seven of the Giro d'Italia and complete his set of Grand Tour stage victories.
Arts
‘It’s going to be a Drake summer’: Reactions pour in on Iceman’s triple-album drop
Drake fans in Toronto and around the world were treated to not one but three "frozen" treats on Friday. The Toronto rapper delivered his highly anticipated album Iceman as promised…
World
Conditions at immigrant detention centers in California have worsened under Trump, report says
California enacted a law during the first Trump administration requiring state oversight of immigrant detention facilities. This is the fifth report released by the California Department of Justice since 2019.
Embargoes and Sanctions
What to Watch at Trump and Xi’s U.S.-China Summit
Here’s what to know about the biggest sources of tension in U.S.-China relations before the first summit in Beijing in nine years between the nations’ leaders.
2023 Sudan War
Sudan Nashra: Ethiopia revokes Sudanese ambassador-designate’s credentials | Juba asks Cairo to evacuate military base near Ethiopian border as preemptive move | Another Mahamid field commander defects from RSF | RSF aid coordination authority orders agencies to register, Khartoum warns against compliance
Subscribe to our Lens on Sudan newsletter here. The fallout from Khartoum’s public escalation against Ethiopia over aerial attacks it said were launched from Ethiopian territory continued to unfold this…
Metropolitan Museum of Art
The Met Will Expand by Merging With the Nearby Neue Galerie
Beginning in 2028, the Metropolitan Museum of Art will own the Neue’s Fifth Avenue home and the prestige collection of 20th-century Austrian and German art built by Ronald S. Lauder.
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Is that traffic ticket text a scam or real?
A Texas man received a fake California DMV text demanding payment for a traffic violation. Learn how to spot this widespread scam and protect yourself.
Politics
AUKUS and North Korea in the Indo-Pacific: 5 Years On
Pyongyang portrays AUKUS as a dangerous threat, but has it really influenced North Korea’s evolving grand strategy?
Africa
Museveni, Gabon’s Nguema Discuss Industrialisation and African Self-Reliance
[Nile Post] President Museveni has hosted President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema of Gabon at State House, Entebbe.
England cricket team
England head to training camp with fresh faces but post-Ashes identity still a mystery | Ali Martin
Brendon McCullum will have to adapt to a new environment as Test setup looks to move on from thrashingIn selecting Emilio Gay and James Rew for their Test squad to…
Angola
2026 U17 Afcon – Angola Vs Mali Opens Competitions 2nd Day
[ANGOP] Luanda -- Angola faces Mali on Thursday (14) afternoon 2pm, in Rabat, in a match of the first round of Group C of the 16th U-17 Africa Cup of…
Arts
‘The Wizard of the Kremlin’ captures the rise of Putin — and ‘anything goes’ Russia
Set in Russia in the years following the fall of communism, The Wizard of the Kremlin doesn't always work dramatically. But you leave with a better understanding of how Vladimir…
Politics
The Fall of Victory Day in Kazakhstan
In Kazakhstan, although Victory Day celebrations still took place on May 9, the Soviet focus is increasingly being replaced by expressions of national pride.
Science & Tech
Is it safe to swim at England’s bathing sites?
Signs warning people not to swim are in place at almost all of England's official inland river bathing sites due to concerns the water could be unsafe
Science & Tech
First test of CO2 removal with green sand finds no harm to marine life
Adding olivine to the ocean could remove CO2 from the atmosphere, and a pilot project in New York state found no signs of adverse effects on seafloor organisms
Balkan Insight
Kosovo Businessmen Loses Lawsuit Against BIRN Over Solar Energy Investigation
Businessman Blerim Devolli’s defamation lawsuit against BIRN Kosovo over a 2020 investigation revealing shell companies set up to profit from solar energy is dismissed after he fails to appear in…
World
Dozens of Countries Pledge Support for Special Tribunal to Prosecute Russian Leaders for Ukraine Invasion
The special tribunal is tasked with prosecuting Russia’s leadership for the “crime of aggression” against Ukraine.
Data Centers
Is Musk Running an Illegal Power Plant? The D.O.J. Says It Might Weigh In.
In a court filing, the administration signaled support for Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company in a lawsuit challenging xAI’s generators at a huge Mississippi data center.
Drake
Drake: Iceman / Maid of Honour / Habibti review – triple-album comeback is a boring, bloated disaster
(OVO/Republic)It’s possible that the world’s biggest rapper is using this epic content drop to get out of his record deal, but aside from some bright spots on Iceman, should the…
Income inequality
Wealth of Britain’s 157 billionaires now equal to 22% of country’s GDP
This ‘ghost GDP’ shows how headline economic growth is increasingly disconnected from reality for most, says reportUK politics live – latest updatesBusiness live – latest updatesThe wealth of Britain’s 157…
Furniture
Julio Torres’s Furniture Takes Inspiration From the JFK Customs Line
Plus: a renewed Paris nightclub, sunglasses from Debbie Harry and more recommendations from T Magazine.
World
Everything that changes in France in June 2026
From Pride month to a rail strike and a decrease in gas prices - here’s what is happening in France in June 2026.
Australia news
Angus Taylor’s immigration error – Back to Back Barries podcast
Barrie Cassidy and Tony Barry deliver their verdict on Budget week – including the opposition leader, Angus Taylor’s focus on reducing migration numbers to solve the housing crisis. They also…
Science & Tech
SpaceX is about to launch tallest and most powerful rocket in history
A record-breaking new version of Starship, due to launch within days, could form the basis of NASA's ambitious Artemis programme that aims to put humans back on the moon as…
World
Putin Hails ‘Positive’ Economic Growth in March Despite Sharp Downgrade in Annual Forecast
The president’s remarks come just days after the government released a significant downward revision to its 2026 economic outlook.
Science & Tech
Cleaning up air pollution could weaken vital AMOC ocean current
Global warming already threatens to destabilise the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, and new research shows that regional clean-air policies could reduce its strength further
World
Campaigner condemns race-hate harassment of family
The police say they have spoken to a number of young people about the harassment of the family in Strathfoyle, near Derry.
Dillon, Matt
Matt Dillon, the Actor and Artist, on His Favorite Artwork
The actor and artist Matt Dillon discusses his favorite artwork, Robert Rauschenberg’s “Erased de Kooning Drawing” (1953).
Politics
India and the Netherlands: From Quiet Cooperation to Strategic Partnership?
Can India and the Netherlands transform their growing cooperation into a fully-fledged strategic partnership with a clear long-term vision?
Science & Tech
Peugeot, Jeep take on Chinese rivals with new models using local EV technologies
Peugeot and Jeep, owned by French-Italian automotive group Stellantis, have committed to fresh investments to build electric cars with its partner Dongfeng Motor, as more international marques join the fight…
Politics
Southeast Asia’s Counter-drone Efforts
Southeast Asian countries are taking steps to counter drone threats. What’s really needed is a multilayered defense network.
Politics
Pakistan and the Trump-Xi Summit in Beijing
Like other Global South countries, Pakistan would like to pursue cooperation with both the US and China. Will the Beijing summit facilitate that?
Fashion
Jess Cartner-Morley’s 52 women’s summer wardrobe updates for under £100
Whether it’s sandals comfy enough for walking, linen trousers or timeless sunnies, the secret to great summer style is all about keeping things simpleDon’t overthink it. That’s the key to…