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• Five 20th-Century Saints: From Auschwitz to Calcutta other

  The article profiles five Roman Catholic saints who lived in the 20th century: Maximilian Kolbe, Oscar Romero, Maria Francesca Cabrini, Josemaria Escriva, and Mother Teresa.…

• Musicians Perform Classical Concerts in Alpine Refuges other

  La Tournée des refuges, a group of three musicians, carries violins, guitars, and double basses up 750 meters of elevation gain to perform for exhausted hikers and climbers in…

• Spacebar Zine: A New Indie Art Haven in Bangkok other

  Spacebar Zine, a new shop dedicated to indie artists and visual storytelling, has opened in Bangkok's Ratchathewi district. Founded by creative couple Wimonporn Wisidh and…

• One dead as light aircraft crashes into German home other

  A light aircraft crashed into a single-family home in Ganderkesee, Lower Saxony, Germany, on Saturday, killing at least one person. The body was recovered from inside the…

• Emilia Wickstead Launches Home Collection with Heirloom-Quality Linens and Silverware other

  Emilia Wickstead, the fashion designer, has ventured into homewares with the launch of Emilia Wickstead Home this spring, aided by her mother, Angela. The new collection features…

• Climate Crisis Drives Severe Drought in Europe as Soil Desiccation Intensifies other

  A scientific analysis reveals that Europe is drying out due to extreme heat amplified by the climate crisis, worsening drought conditions across the continent. Record-breaking…

• Berlin's CSD Parade Draws Massive Crowds other

  Berlin's Christopher Street Day (CSD) parade, featuring over 80 floats, began at midday on Leipziger Straße. Organizers expect it to be one of the largest CSD events in Europe,…

• Vogue Celebrates National Cowboy Day with Street Style Equestrian Fashion other

  In honor of National Cowboy Day, Vogue features street style influenced by Western and equestrian fashion. The article emphasizes the integration of cowboy hats, boots, and riding…

• Coconut-Milk Nails: Summer's Sheer White Manicure Trend other

  Coconut-milk nails, a sheer white manicure, are trending for summer 2025. The look updates the classic white nail with a satin-like, translucent finish, avoiding both solid…

• Ekke Maaß recalls Bärbel Bohley in Berlin salon other

  Ekkehard Maaß, a singer and publicist, reflects on his encounters with East German civil rights activist and artist Bärbel Bohley in his legendary Literarischer Salon in Berlin…

• Omar Sy becomes Jaeger-LeCoultre brand ambassador in new 'The Hour Before' film other

  French actor and producer Omar Sy has joined Jaeger-LeCoultre's 'Friends of the Maison' circle. The watchmaker announced the partnership alongside a new episode of its series 'The…

• Hyperallergic Newsletter: Nolan's Odyssey, Hockney's iPads, Otero Alcántara Freed other

  After spending five years in a maximum-security facility, Cuban dissident performance artist Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara has been released and subsequently exiled to Miami due to…

• Simone Arruda captures reading commuters in rainy São Paulo other

  Brazilian photographer Simone Arruda discusses her image 'Reading Through the Chaos' (2023), taken on a Samsung Galaxy S20 FE during rush hour at Brás station in São Paulo on a…

• AYA Design Studio Unveils Minimalist Branding with Warm Terracotta Palette other

  AYA Design Studio has created a modular branding system for AYA, featuring a warm terracotta and soft sand beige color palette. The system uses clean, structural sans-serif…

• The Cure delivers triumphant return to Nîmes arenas with cold wave classics other

  The Cure performed a triumphant return to the Arenas of Nîmes on Friday, July 24, 2026, marking their first concert in the Gard city in 28 years. The legendary gothic rock band is…

• Extreme weather damage to infrastructure costs trillions other

  The financial burden from infrastructure damage due to severe weather is increasing, impacting roads, railways, bridges, and other essential systems. Each scorching summer…

• Pierre Jaconelli: The Unsung Guitarist Behind French Pop-Rock Hits other

  Pierre Jaconelli, a guitarist and producer currently touring with Benjamin Biolay, has been a key behind-the-scenes figure in French pop-rock, contributing to hits by Johnny…

• Houthi blockade of Red Sea shipping threatens wider Middle East conflict other

  Attacks by the Houthis on shipping in the Red Sea have intensified, leading analysts to caution about potential 'brinkmanship' that might lead to widespread conflict. On Truth…

• Trump threatens more Iran strikes, hints at talks after 13th night of attacks other

  President Donald Trump vowed 'major military punishment' for Iran and its Houthi allies after US missiles struck targets across Iran on Friday, marking a 13th night of strikes…

• Buvette Opens in Covent Garden, Bringing French Bistro Chic from New York other

  Buvette, a French bistro created by New York restaurateur Jody Williams, has launched at 2 Neal's Yard in Covent Garden, London. Williams, who co-owns five popular eateries in…

• Ulrich Köhler's discreet career marked by originality other

  German filmmaker Ulrich Köhler has released his sixth feature film, 'Gavagai, et autres malentendus', after 24 years. His work is characterized by a blend of irony and melancholy,…

• Ukraine seeks Japan's Patriot missile expertise under pacifist constitution other

  Ukraine is seeking to enhance defense collaboration with Japan to manufacture and operate Patriot air defense systems under a U.S. license, contending that Japan’s pacifist…

• RFI's L'atelier des médias summer podcast recommendations with Matilde Meslin other

  In its last episode before the summer hiatus, RFI's L'atelier des médias showcases journalist Matilde Meslin, a podcast reviewer who curates a range of French-language audio…

• Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Watch9 Launch with AI Health Tracking other

  Samsung has launched the Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Galaxy Watch9, its most sophisticated smartwatches to date, alongside a trio of new folding phones. The Watch Ultra2 targets the…

• Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev's X Account Hacked to Promote Fake 'Vladhood' Meme Coin other

  On July 24, Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev's verified X account was briefly compromised, allowing attackers to promote a fraudulent meme coin called Vladhood (VLAD). The fake post,…

• Shania Twain's nostalgic return to country roots other

  Shania Twain, the Canadian superstar, releases a new album that looks back on her childhood, evoking memories of her chart-topping heyday. The record is described as nostalgic and…

• The Aesthetics of Door Furniture: A Design Appreciation other

  A Financial Times article explores the often-overlooked design significance of door furniture—handles, knobs, and hinges—posing questions about aesthetic coherence, period…

• Online courses in art, history, and philosophy for summer learning other

  The Financial Times highlights a range of online courses available for summer study, covering topics from St Augustine and medieval magic to Mesopotamian demons and K-pop. These…

• Almanac: Tuscan homeware meets British design in Pietrasanta other

  Almanac, a homeware shop in Pietrasanta, Italy, blends local Italian ceramics and glassware with British cult finds and antiques. The store curates a selection that reflects the…

• Marcel Pilet-Golaz: Switzerland's Most Controversial Wartime Federal Councillor other

  The article examines the legacy of Marcel Pilet-Golaz, Switzerland's most controversial Federal Councillor during World War II. It contrasts his reputation with that of General…

• Russian Shahed Drones Packed with Tungsten Cubes: A Diabolical Weapon other

  Russian Shahed drones are being filled with small tungsten cubes, creating a diabolical new weapon. In anticipation of a Ukrainian attack on the May 9 parade on Red Square, the…

• PMD Design Studio's Measured Approach to Branding and Retail other

  PMD, a design studio, emphasizes its approach of merging market research with visual strategy to craft engaging product displays. Utilizing the 5 Ps framework, the studio assesses…

• Openness and Ownership in Creative Business other

  A design studio's founder discusses how a belief-led approach, where quality work serves as the strongest introduction, has driven growth over 15 years. The studio emphasizes high…

• De Icebreaker Studio on Rethinking Creative Pitches other

  In an interview with Creative Gaga, De Icebreaker, a design studio, discusses its philosophy of bridging the gap between brand intent and audience interpretation. The studio has…

• Houthi Attacks on Oil Tankers Disrupt Red Sea Shipping other

  Houthi militias in Yemen have escalated their attacks on oil tankers in the Red Sea, effectively blocking one of the world's key trade routes. The assaults, launched from…

• Ferlinghetti's Telegram to Ginsberg Echoes Emerson other

  On October 13, 1955, Lawrence Ferlinghetti sent a telegram to Allen Ginsberg at his Milvia Street cottage in Berkeley, California, greeting him at the beginning of a great career…

• Ballet Hispánico Seeks Director of Development for NYC-Based Dance Institution other

  Ballet Hispánico, the top Latino dance company in the U.S., is on the lookout for a Director of Development to spearhead their fundraising initiatives. This position will be…

• Broadway and Netflix falter as microseries boom to $150B other

  Broadway producers report that big musicals can no longer reliably attract audiences large enough to cover rising production costs, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Netflix…

• Claudia Winkleman's chat show cancelled after one series other

  Claudia Winkleman has stepped down from her eponymous BBC chat show after just one seven-episode series, citing nervousness and lack of enjoyment. The show, produced by Graham…

• Muna's worst gig: a howling disaster at a dog adoption festival other

  LA pop trio Muna recounts their worst-ever gig: a disastrous acoustic set at Pet-A-Palooza, a Las Vegas dog adoption festival, early in their career. The band, exhausted from an…