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Why Pussy Riot Is Challenging Russia's Return To Venice Biennale 2026
3+ day, 8+ hour ago (347+ words) Since 2022, the group has released anti-war music, staged a 2024 Munich performance targeting a portrait of Vladimir Putin, and occupied the Manhattan offices of tech company Ubiquiti, accusing it of supplying Wi-Fi equipment used by Russian forces. When governments use cultural…...
Global Progressive Mobilisation in Barcelona: When History Happens, Sometimes You Know It
5+ day, 10+ hour ago (758+ words) Its six pillars were democracy, progressive economy, equality, environment, AI and digital transformation, and peace. Barcelona assembled a picture of what a democratic internationalism might look like in the twenty-first century: not only states, and not only movements, but a…...
Record Number Of Immigrants Reside In EU In 2025, Reaching 64 Million
1+ week, 4+ min ago (580+ words) The number of immigrants living in the EU reached an unprecedented 64 million in 2025, making up about 14% of the total population. Germany hosts the most immigrants overall (18 million), while Spain saw the fastest growth (adding 700, 000 new residents in one year). Despite…...
How P'ter Magyar's Rise To Power Can Usher In A New Era In Hungary
1+ week, 6+ day ago (761+ words) A significant aspect of Magyar's rise has been the spread of disinformation targeting him. Fake videos, manipulated audio clips, and forged documents were circulating online. Supporters portray the legal battles against Magyar as evidence of systemic resistance to change. At…...
Hungary After Orb'n: P'ter Magyar's Win Signals Shift, Not Rupture
2+ week, 3+ hour ago (399+ words) P'ter Magyar's victory ends Viktor Orb'n's 16-year rule, but the political and institutional framework of Orb'nism remains intact. While signalling a reset with the EU, Magyar's positions on migration, sovereignty, and national identity suggest continuity on key ideological fronts. As…...
Italy-Israel Relations Strained After Controversial Magazine Cover
2+ week, 2+ hour ago (407+ words) A powerful cover image published by the Italian weekly magazine L'Espresso has ignited a sharp diplomatic rebuke from Israel, just days before Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government announced the suspension of Italy's defense agreement with the Jewish state. In its…...
P'ter Magyar's Tisza Party Leads Hungary Election as Polls Show Strong Surge Over Viktor Orb'n
2+ week, 2+ day ago (389+ words) Independent polls on election day show P'ter Magyar's centre-right Tisza Party leading Viktor Orb'n's Fidesz by roughly 713 percentage points. Despite the polling surge, experts warn that Fidesz benefits from a heavily tilted electoral map with 106 single-member districts. Results remain uncertain…...
Lufthansa Cabin Crew Strike Grounds Hundreds Of Flights Across Germany
2+ week, 5+ day ago (273+ words) Travel chaos gripped Germany on Friday as Lufthansa cabin crew walked off the job in a one-day strike, forcing the airline to cancel hundreds of flights at major hubs including Frankfurt and Munich. The strike, called by the UFO trade…...
Putin Announces Ceasefire For Orthodox Easter, Zelenskyy Agrees
2+ week, 5+ day ago (347+ words) Putin's announcement "was similar to a 30-hour ceasefire he ordered last year, which each side has accused each other of violating. Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a ceasefire with Ukraine for the duration of the Orthodox Easter holidays. Putin's announcement…...
Sentimental Value Wins Best International Feature At Oscars 2026
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (537+ words) Joachim Trier quotes James Baldwin during acceptance speech. Film becomes first Norwegian Oscar winner in the category. The Norwegian drama Sentimental Value secured the Best International Feature Film award at the Oscars 2026, marking a historic moment for Norway. Directed by…...