Tate Modern's "Frida: The Making of an Icon" exhibition explores Frida Kahlo's enduring global appeal, contrasting her complex reality with her commercialized, sanitized public image. Curators and artists discuss her universal inspiration across diverse communities, while acknowledging the contradictions of "Fridamania" and her posthumous elevation to a secular saint.
Japan confirmed Wednesday that two Japanese nationals have been detained in China since May for allegedly violating import/export laws. One detainee works for a Japanese electric machinery maker's China subsidiary, reportedly taken into custody in Dalian. China confirmed the detentions, stating they were in accordance with Chinese law and urged Japan to ensure its citizens and companies comply with regulations.
Shenzhen-based Luxshare, a key Apple supplier, has secured regulatory approval for a Hong Kong listing after receiving the green light from the China Securities Regulatory Commission. The company reported a 24% revenue surge to 332 billion yuan and a 24% net profit increase to 16.6 billion yuan in 2025.
UK primary schools, including a modern building in west London, are struggling with extreme heat due to poor climate crisis planning. An older Victorian building at Beaconsfield school offers better temperature regulation than a newer one built in 2017, highlighting systemic failures in adapting educational infrastructure to a warming climate.
A Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG) foi classificada como a instituição de ensino superior com maior impacto em sustentabilidade na América do Sul, segundo o ranking THE Sustainability Impact Rating. A universidade também se destacou em outras metas da ONU.
Amazon's Prime Day sale features significant discounts on Apple products, including AirPods Pro 3, Apple Watch Series 11, iPads, and MacBooks. Deals offer new low prices on various models, with some exclusive to Prime members.
A new study suggests that five-minute "movement snacks" every hour are the most effective way for office workers to improve wellbeing and productivity without disruption. Researchers found this approach boosted mood and reduced fatigue better than breaks every half hour or two hours.
Nine Texas activists convicted of terrorism charges related to a 2020 Fourth of July protest at an immigrant detention facility received sentences ranging from 50 to 100 years. The unusually harsh sentences, which critics argue are excessive and politically motivated, were praised by the Trump administration as justice for violent extremism.
England's stand-in captain Charlie Dean stated the team will use ice packs, cooling vests, and other methods to cope with forecast 35-degree temperatures during their T20 World Cup match against West Indies at Lord's on Wednesday. Protocols are in place to manage the extreme heat.
A new study challenges the long-held belief that early tetrapods, which transitioned to land over 300 million years ago, had an amphibian-like life cycle with a tadpole stage. Researchers examined fossils of embolomers and other ancient lineages, finding evidence of direct development without metamorphosis, suggesting amphibian metamorphosis may be a later evolutionary innovation.
BRICS member nations will utilize the bloc's common reserve funds for mutual support, according to Russian Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu. The reserves will include resources like hydrocarbons, fertilizers, LNG, oil, and medicines to ensure certainty and reliance among member countries.
Pedestrian deaths in the U.S. have surged by 75% since 2009, with larger vehicles like SUVs and trucks implicated. Their taller hoods and increased blind spots make them more lethal and harder to maneuver safely around pedestrians.
Amazon's Prime Day sale features significant discounts on various Apple products, including AirPods Pro 3, Apple Watch Series 11, and M4 iPad Air models. Deals also extend to Beats headphones and Apple accessories.
The WTO dispute settlement body has established a panel to examine China's complaint against India's solar cell, module, and IT goods policies. China alleges these measures, including tariffs and incentives, unfairly target its products, violating WTO norms. India had previously blocked the request but accepted China's second attempt.
Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell has been sentenced to five years and three months in prison for embezzling over £400,000 from the party. The funds were used to purchase vehicles and luxury goods. Murrell is the estranged husband of former SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon.
Ten years after Brexit, columnist Larry Elliott restates his leftwing case for leaving the EU, arguing Europe isn't working economically and Brexit offers an opportunity for Britain to pursue a different economic model.
Wired's curated list of the best Prime Day tech deals (2026) on desired gadgets, including Apple products, Sony headphones, TVs, laptops, and more, all under various price points.
Russian Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu stated that Western elites' pursuit of dominance is the primary cause of global instability, linking security directly to the economy, as evidenced by the Middle East crisis.
Toy Story 5's emotional reveal of Emily naming her daughter Jessie resonates deeply with millennial women, evoking nostalgia for their own girlhoods and reflecting on societal pressures and the passage of time.
SpaceX is set to launch its secretive, saucer-shaped Starfall reentry vehicle on Tuesday. Designed for rapid, point-to-point cargo delivery from low-Earth orbit, the vehicle could support commercial in-space manufacturing and military logistics.
Taiwan's tallest tree, a 1,000-year-old Taiwania cryptomerioides named 'Heaven Sword of the Da’an River', has been measured at 84.1 meters. Researchers highlight the importance of such ancient trees for biodiversity and climate change mitigation, while also noting their vulnerability to wildfires and global heating.
Piotr Pytel, skazany na dożywocie za zabójstwo, które popełnił inny mężczyzna, opuścił zakład karny w Rzeszowie. Decyzję o przerwaniu kary podjął minister sprawiedliwości, a ostateczne ułaskawienie zależy od prezydenta.
Australia's Socceroos face a crucial World Cup match against Paraguay. They can secure progression with a draw, or potentially negotiate a mutually beneficial outcome with Paraguay, who also stand to gain from a draw. A loss still offers a chance to advance.
A midday shooting in Montreal's Cote-des-Neiges neighbourhood on Monday killed three people: a police officer, a civilian, and the alleged gunman. The incident, described as a "tragedy, a nightmare" by police chief Fady Dagher, is considered rare for the Canadian city.
