The first assignments for new judges and public prosecutors in Turkey have been officially announced. The decision, prepared by the Council of Judges and Prosecutors (HSK), was published in the Official Gazette on June 10, 2026, following a draw held on June 8, 2026.
Chinese filmmaker Nan Xin runs low-cost workshops teaching hands-on filmmaking, despite China's strict censorship regime that has rejected his own film 'Go Fishing' for not aligning with 'core socialist values'. Students, while aware of potential censorship, focus on personal, apolitical themes, though seasoned filmmakers warn of future challenges.
Virat Kohli is expected to miss India's ODI series against Afghanistan due to a hamstring injury sustained during the IPL. Rohit Sharma's participation is also uncertain pending a fitness assessment. Both players' injuries could open up spots for Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Devdutt Padikkal, or Tilak Varma.
The IPL 2026 season highlighted poor workload management as Indian cricketers like Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy, and Riyan Parag played with injuries, sparking concerns over prioritization of fitness over performance.
Tainan City's Education Bureau has announced the reassignment of 24 elementary school principals for the 115th academic year, involving school mergers, closures, and end-of-term transfers. The move aims to inject new energy into Tainan's education system by aligning school characteristics with local needs.
New Zealand all-rounder Rachin Ravindra left his IPL team, Kolkata Knight Riders, early to prepare for upcoming Test series in Ireland and England. Despite limited game time, he feels mentally refreshed and well-prepared, drawing insights from conversations with players like Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane.
New Zealand all-rounder Rachin Ravindra feels mentally refreshed and prepared for upcoming Test matches against Ireland and England, despite limited game time in IPL 2026. He left the Kolkata Knight Riders early to train and consult with experienced players like Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane.
Machines may soon translate every conversation flawlessly. But language is more than information – it is curiosity, intimacy and cultural discoveryOne of my earliest assignments as a young interpreter was to provide simultaneous interpretation for the proceedings of an ecumenical council that brought together all Christian denominations. As my homework, I dutifully read scripture, the gospels, papal encyclicals and the conclusion of the first council of Nicaea.There was, however, one thing I had not foreseen. Mass was held not in the conference hall, but in the church itself, where there were no booths and the interpreter was required to stand discreetly on the altar. Here, translation alone would not suffice – the interpreter had to perform the part of the priest, with his unmistakable clerical timbre, the arms outstretched then folded in prayer, the gaze repeatedly lifted towards heaven. Continue reading...
According to Ivo Daalder, since taking office as Secretary of State in January 2025, Marco Rubio has made 18 trips abroad, spending 75 days on such assignments, visiting 31 countries
The NFL distributed crew assignments to referees this week amid continued progress toward a new collective bargaining agreement with the NFL Referees Association, sources told ESPN. The assignments did not include any replacement officials the league has vetted. The existing CBA expires May 31, and the league has been negotiating for nearly two years, reaching an impasse this spring before recent progress. The NFL offered a six-year deal averaging 6.45% annual raises, with the average official earning $385,000 in 2025.
NASA has named the four-member crew for the upcoming SpaceX Crew-13 mission to the International Space Station. The mission, launching in mid-September, features astronauts from NASA, the Canadian Space Agency, and Roscosmos to conduct research for future lunar and Mars exploration.
