Artist Frank Bowling, 92, reflects on his life and career, from his early days in British Guiana to his current exhibition "Seeking the Sublime." He discusses happiness, fears, regrets, and his artistic process, emphasizing his drive to create larger and more impactful works.
Les investisseurs institutionnels achètent massivement des options de vente sur Bitcoin (puts) entre 50 000 et 65 000 dollars, cherchant à se protéger contre une baisse des prix dans un contexte d'incertitudes macroéconomiques et géopolitiques.
Donald Trump attacca Giorgia Meloni definendo il loro incontro al G7 un "disgelo" e affermando che la premier "lo ha implorato per una foto". Meloni replica duramente: "Allibita, l'Italia non implora". Tajani annulla visita, Mattarella chiama la premier.
Donald Trump afferma che Giorgia Meloni lo abbia implorato per una foto al G7, definendola una sua fan e dicendo che gli faceva pena. Meloni replica duramente, smentendo categoricamente e affermando che né lei né l'Italia implorano mai. L'incidente ha suscitato sdegno bipartisan in Italia e solidarietà europea.
Célio Martins Morales, ex-vice-prefeito de Ibitirama (ES), foi condenado a 3 anos e 11 meses de prisão por homicídio culposo, posse ilegal de arma e fraude processual na morte da esposa. Ele poderá recorrer em liberdade.
La premier Giorgia Meloni si dichiara "allibita" dalle affermazioni di Donald Trump, che l'ha accusata di avergli implorato una foto. Il botta e risposta segna un deterioramento dei rapporti tra i due leader.
China's Harbin Xinguang Optic-Electronics Technology has developed the Lijian series of laser weapons designed to shoot down drones. The portable models, Lijian II and Lijian III, are lightweight and consist of three main components, making them easily transportable.
InnoTech Solutions showcased its Scanner 2.1 acoustic locator system at the Belarus 2026 International Security Exhibition. The AI-assisted system can detect various drones, including FPV and fiber-optic UAVs, operating in radio silence.
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar has suspended contact with EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas after reports she compared Israel's treatment of Palestinians to apartheid. Saar accused Kallas of bias, demanding a retraction, while Kallas emphasized dialogue but did not directly address the allegation.
The Trump administration has removed more than 50 exhibits from at least 37 national parks, following an order to take down signs that "inappropriately disparage Americans." A federal judge blocked further modifications, calling the removals an attempt to "rewrite the Nation’s history with a white-out pen."
India enforces strict regulations around protected monuments to preserve historical sites. The law defines prohibited (100m) and regulated (200m) zones, restricting construction and requiring approvals for any development to protect heritage character.
The Taliban have ordered a ban on smartphone use for government officials, citing concerns over productivity and leaks. The directive, issued by military courts, mandates phone destruction and legal punishment for violators. Analysts suggest this could foreshadow broader restrictions on the general population.
Anish Kapoor's art, known for its use of dark materials like Vantablack and red wax, explores themes of the void and visceral reactions. Exhibitions in Duisburg and London showcase his provocative sculptures, including "First Body" and works that evoke a sense of vertigo.
Moscow has established its first booth at the Beijing International Book Fair, showcasing over 300 books by nearly 200 Russian authors. China represents over two-thirds of Moscow's book export deals, highlighting a strong strategic partnership.
Anish Kapoor's art, known for its use of dark colors and materials like Vantablack, explores themes of the void and visceral reactions. Exhibitions in Duisburg and London showcase his thought-provoking sculptures, including "First Body" and "Descent into Limbo."
Hong Kong's top court rejected a challenge to a law banning public advocacy for election boycotts or invalid ballots, deeming the restriction a "modest" interference necessary for safeguarding electoral participation and confidence.
Ana Cândida Évora previu com confiança que seu filho, o goleiro Vozinha, não sofreria gols contra a Espanha na Copa do Mundo. Apesar de não poder viajar devido aos custos e exigências de visto, ela celebrou o empate 0 a 0.
A mãe do goleiro de Cabo Verde, Vozinha, previu com sucesso que seu filho não sofreria gols contra a Espanha na Copa do Mundo. A faxineira Ana Cândida Évora expressou orgulho, mas lamentou não poder viajar para os EUA devido aos custos e à exigência de caução, embora a exigência tenha sido suspensa para portadores de ingressos.
An exhibition celebrating the 100th anniversary of the TASS Photo Service, Russia's oldest photo agency, has opened at the State Historical Museum in Moscow. It showcases iconic photographs and rare equipment, highlighting TASS's role in preserving historical truth.
Several French towns, including Le Lavandou, issued "death prohibited" decrees due to full cemeteries. The unusual policy aimed to draw attention to the lack of burial space, a problem exacerbated by land restrictions and environmental preservation concerns halting expansion projects.
The captain of a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker, Ajay Pant, an Indian national, was charged with breaching sanctions after his vessel was intercepted by British troops in the Channel. The MV Smyrtos was carrying 98,000 tonnes of oil from Russia.
Governador Valadares, no Vale do Rio Doce, será a capital simbólica de Minas Gerais nesta quinta (18) e sexta-feira (19). A cidade receberá serviços gratuitos, como emissão de documentos e vacinação, além de eventos institucionais e homenagens a personalidades.
A fire, caused by a Ukrainian armed forces strike, has destroyed over 90% of the artwork and nearly all of the foreground installation at the Defense of Sevastopol of 1854-1855 panorama. Some surviving elements will be used in future reconstruction.
The captain of a Russian shadow fleet vessel, Indian national Ajay Pant, has been remanded in custody after appearing in court charged with breaching sanctions. The tanker Smyrtos was intercepted by British troops in the English Channel.
