Centenarian performance artist Ken Turner, ahead of a new exhibition in Penzance, reflects on his rebellious life and career. He discusses his journey from creating immersive inflatable sculptures in the 1960s to driving a tank over a Tesla last year, consistently challenging art conventions and the establishment with socially conscious work.
Die jemenitische Huthi-Miliz hat eine Seeblockade gegen Schiffe mit Verbindung zu Saudi-Arabien im Roten Meer angekündigt und per Funk gewarnt. Mindestens neun Frachter änderten daraufhin ihre Route, während die Huthis ihre Drohungen mit einem Angriff auf den Flughafen Sanaa begründen.
Actor Charlotte MacInnes plans to appeal her failed defamation case against Hollywood star Rebel Wilson, with a solicitor suggesting the judge's interpretations could potentially lead to a retrial or a different verdict. MacInnes sued Wilson over social media posts she argued damaged her reputation concerning a sexual assault claim.
An Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo has killed at least 999 people from 2,473 cases as of July 20. Caused by the Bundibugyo virus, it lacks approved vaccines. Rebel violence, misinformation, and unpaid health workers hamper the response, leading to rapid spread.
US President Donald Trump threatened to destroy Iranian infrastructure, including bridges or power plants in or near Tehran, for any attack on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, amid escalating US strikes on Iran and the strait's closure impacting global oil trade.
El rey Felipe VI ha concedido el Toisón de Oro, la máxima condecoración de la Corona española, a Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, expresidente de Portugal, en reconocimiento a la amistad tradicional entre España y Portugal y el aprecio personal e institucional. Es la primera vez que Felipe VI otorga esta distinción a una personalidad extranjera.
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Pokémon Go is credited by the author for inspiring a new appreciation for the natural world as a 'playable space'. The game, downloaded 800m times, led the author to explore other location-based apps like Seek and Merlin Bird ID, fostering a deeper engagement with their surroundings.
Na ilha de Sumba, Indonésia, uma forma de escravidão persiste, herdada de geração em geração, apesar de oficialmente abolida em 1860. Os 'atas' trabalham sem salário para os 'marambas' (nobres), sujeitos a maus-tratos e, no caso das mulheres, a estupros.
Actress Rebel Wilson has won a defamation lawsuit brought by co-star Charlotte MacInnes, who alleged Wilson defamed her in social media posts. A federal court judge found MacInnes failed to prove serious harm, concluding a dispute over sexual harassment claims related to their film 'The Deb'.
Rebel Wilson has been cleared by a Sydney court of defaming actress Charlotte MacInnes. MacInnes sued Wilson over Instagram posts alleging she retracted a sexual harassment complaint. Justice Elizabeth Raper dismissed the case, finding the imputation not defamatory and ordering MacInnes to pay Wilson's costs.
Das US-Militär hat neue Angriffe auf militärische Ziele im Iran durchgeführt, die elfte Nacht in Folge. In Teheran wurde erstmals die Flugabwehr aktiviert, während der Iran mit Gegenangriffen bei Attacken auf Atomanlagen droht. US-Präsident Trump drohte mit weiteren Angriffen auf „Pickaxe Mountain“ und sprach mit dem libanesischen Präsidenten Aoun über Frieden und Unterstützung.
O dólar comercial recuou 0,31% para R$ 5,073, atingindo o menor nível desde 15 de junho, impulsionado por juros altos no Brasil e alta do petróleo. A bolsa de valores (Ibovespa) fechou praticamente estável, enquanto o petróleo Brent subiu 2% devido a tensões no Oriente Médio.
Trotz Huthi-Drohungen einer Seeblockade im Roten Meer schließen die US-Börsen im Plus, während die Ölpreise steigen. Anleger blicken auf die bevorstehenden Quartalszahlen von Alphabet und Intel.
O Ministério das Relações Exteriores do Brasil (Itamaraty) atualizou seu alerta consular para brasileiros no Oriente Médio, recomendando não viajar para Irã, Israel, sul do Líbano, Faixa de Gaza e Iêmen, e evitar viagens não essenciais a outros países da região devido a conflitos.
Huthi-Rebellen aus dem Jemen haben eine sofortige Seeblockade gegen Saudi-Arabien im Roten Meer angekündigt, um auf die "ungerechte Belagerung" des Jemen zu reagieren. Zwei Tanker mit saudischem Rohöl für China und Indien änderten bereits ihren Kurs.
Houthi rebels threaten to blockade Yemen's Bab Al-Mandeb Strait, jeopardizing Saudi oil exports and escalating regional tensions with the US and Iran. Meanwhile, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces Congress over US military funding for Iran operations and rising casualties, as the FDA continues its Cyclospora investigation linked to Mexican lettuce.
Iran targeted US radar and air defense installations in Kuwait and Bahrain, warning of further attacks after US strikes on Iran. This follows Iran's Revolutionary Guards attacking oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz and Houthi rebels blockading Saudi ports, escalating regional tensions.
India's Parliament monsoon session commenced with widespread opposition protests over issues like the NEET paper leak and alleged Ayodhya Ram temple donation theft, leading to frequent adjournments. Amid disruptions, a bill to increase Supreme Court judges was introduced, and changes in TMC seating arrangements were noted.
Filmmaker John Carpenter discusses his new graphic novel "Cathedral" and accompanying soundtrack, detailing his departure from Hollywood's studio system due to creative conflicts. He reflects on his influential career, his iconic films, and his views on modern technology and the state of American society.
In Mali wurden bei einem gemeinsamen Angriff von Dschihadisten der JNIM und Tuareg-Kämpfern der FLA auf einen Armeekonvoi nahe Anefis über 50 Soldaten getötet und 24 gefangen genommen. Die Angreifer, die zunehmend kooperieren, sprachen von schweren Verlusten für die malische Armee, die vom russischen Afrikakorps unterstützt wird.
Abhishek Banerjee dares rebel TMC leaders to return, offering to resign if they do, amidst party crisis and BJP's alleged role in defections using central agencies.
Larissa Luz lança o espetáculo "Rock in Gil", que revisita a obra de Gilberto Gil para mostrar a presença do rock em sua música. A cantora defende que o gênero é mais sobre atitude e liberdade do que gênero musical, e destaca a contribuição negra para o rock.
Der Widerstand gegen den rasanten Ausbau von KI-Rechenzentren in den USA wächst. Bürgerinitiativen stoppen und verzögern Bauprojekte, während Politiker parteiübergreifend Baustopps fordern. Themen wie Stromverbrauch, Wasserknappheit und Lärmbelästigung rücken in den Fokus und könnten zum Wahlkampfthema werden.
Der Regierende Bürgermeister von Berlin, Kai Wegner (CDU), steht unter Druck. Ein offener Brief von CDU-Mitgliedern fordert seinen Rücktritt wegen falscher Angaben nach einem Stromausfall. Die CDU-Parteispitze berät heute über seine Kandidatur für die Abgeordnetenhauswahl.
