A statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose in Kolkata was found vandalised on Thursday, less than a day after a strict warning from the Chief Minister against derogatory remarks targeting the freedom fighter. Police are investigating the incident, while the state government withdrew an award from a BJP MP over his recent controversial comments.
Una serie di incidenti di vandalismi e profanazioni in chiese italiane solleva preoccupazioni sulla sicurezza e sull'aumento di tali reati. Da Lugo a Roma, passando per il Salento, gli episodi si moltiplicano, con chiese oggetto di danneggiamenti, furti e anche atti di dispetto.
Im polnischen Dorf Konotopie wird am Samstag die 55 Meter hohe Marienstatue eingeweiht. Finanziert wurde das Projekt von Roman Karkosik, einem polnischen Multimillionär. Tausende Gläubige sind zur Einweihung erwartet.
The operator of a boat that overturned near the Statue of Liberty, resulting in the deaths of a woman and a baby, has been arrested and charged with reckless endangerment. Twelve others were rescued from the water.
Progressive former public health official Abdul El-Sayed defeated moderate US congresswoman Haley Stevens to secure the Democratic nomination for the Senate in Michigan, dealing a major blow to the party establishment.
Die Statue von Dalida in Paris ist ein Ort touristischer Anziehung und feministischer Kritik. Nach jahrelangem Polieren der Brüste durch Touristen und einer kurzlebigen Übermalung durch die Stadtverwaltung, bleibt die Debatte um die Darstellung von Weiblichkeit ungelöst.
Uganda has unveiled a statue of Yonatan Netanyahu, older brother of Israel's prime minister, who was killed during the Entebbe hostage rescue mission 50 years ago. Uganda's army chief Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba honored Netanyahu's courage and acknowledged the complex history, including the deaths of Ugandan soldiers, while highlighting close Uganda-Israel ties.
Hangzhou Library in eastern China's Zhejiang province is known as 'the warmest library' for its policy of welcoming beggars and scavengers, even featuring a statue of one. Initiated in 2008, the policy allows free access without a library card, with director Chu Shuqing defending the inclusivity against reader concerns.
The Trump administration is accused of deceptively editing a video promoting its $5.1 million gilded renovation of the Arts of War and Arts of Peace statues in Washington, D.C. The White House clip featured only positive reactions, omitting critical public comments about the project's cost and aesthetic.
Ein Mann, der in Arcugnano, Italien, ein modernes Bauwerk als "jahrtausendealtes Amphitheater" ausgab und ohne Genehmigung in einem Landschaftsschutzgebiet errichtete, wurde wegen illegaler Bautätigkeit und Fälschung zu zwei Jahren und vier Monaten Haft verurteilt. Das Gelände wurde beschlagnahmt.
La Banque centrale européenne (BCE) a maintenu son taux de dépôt à 2,25% après une décision unanime mais des discussions animées par les tensions au Moyen-Orient. Christine Lagarde s'inquiète de la nouvelle envolée des prix de l'énergie et de ses effets potentiels sur l'inflation, tandis que les marchés anticipent une hausse en septembre.
A Seoul museum returned two Qing Dynasty stone lion statues to the Chinese government, fulfilling a pledge made during a January summit. The statues, purchased in the 1930s by collector Jeon Hyeong-pil, symbolize cultural exchange and will be displayed in a Chinese national museum.
New York sculptor Sergio Furnari spent $100,000 creating a life-size statue of deceased far-right activist Charlie Kirk, hoping to sell it for millions. Instead, he faces public backlash, messages threatening to deface the sculpture, and has only raised $1,400 from a crowdfunding campaign, leaving him furious and in financial distress.
L'équipe de France portera son maillot extérieur vert pour affronter le Maroc en quart de finale du Mondial 2026 à Boston. Kylian Mbappé et ses coéquipiers visent une troisième demi-finale consécutive.
Fernanda Torres relembrou a polêmica com Karla Sofía Gascón durante a campanha do Oscar 2025. Gascón acusou a equipe de Torres de ataques, mas depois se retratou. Posts antigos de Gascón com teor racista e xenofóbico vieram à tona.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun to mark the 32nd anniversary of his grandfather Kim Il Sung's death. He was accompanied by senior officials and laid flower baskets at statues of Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il.
The USMNT's World Cup campaign ended in a 4-1 loss to Belgium, overshadowed by political interference from Donald Trump and internal disputes between FIFA and UEFA. The team's performance was criticized as timid and lacking passion, with off-field drama potentially impacting morale.
L'attore e regista Abel Ferrara leggerà le poesie di Gabriele Tinti dedicate alla Passione di Cristo e a San Francesco. L'evento si svolgerà l'11 e 12 luglio in quattro siti patrimonio UNESCO sui Sacri Monti del Piemonte.
Le musée Grévin à Paris a dévoilé une statue de cire du chanteur portoricain Bad Bunny, Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio, le 1er juillet. L'artiste, le plus écouté au monde, n'a pas pu être présent pour l'inauguration en raison de son emploi du temps chargé.
A life-size statue by Banksy, titled "Flag Man," appeared overnight in London's Waterloo Place. The "flag man" statue depicts a man stepping over a precipice while hoisting a flag that covers his face, prompting discussions on nationalism and human shortsightedness.
法國駐紐約總領事館將於紐約自由女神像舉辦一場特別燈光秀，慶祝美國建國250週年。此活動旨在紀念法美兩國長達250年的深厚友誼，並將於美國獨立紀念日播出。
I genitori di un 13enne non imputabile per la morte di Chiara Jaconis, turista 30enne colpita da una statuetta a Napoli, sono stati rinviati a giudizio per omicidio colposo per omessa vigilanza. Il processo inizierà il 23 ottobre.
Chiara Jaconis, turista di 30 anni, è morta a Napoli il 17 settembre 2024 dopo essere stata colpita alla testa da una statuetta caduta da un balcone nei Quartieri Spagnoli. I genitori sono indagati per omicidio colposo.
Les personnages du manga One Piece, dont l'équipage de Chapeau de paille, sont désormais exposés au musée Grévin à Paris, qui ouvre un espace dédié à cette saga mondiale à partir du 26 juin. C'est la première fois que des personnages d'animation japonaise intègrent le musée.
