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French street artist Miss. Tic dies aged 66
The influential French street artist Miss. Tic has died in Paris aged 66, her family has said. It said the artist, real name Radhia Novat, passed away on Sunday after an illness. It gave no further details. Miss. Tic is seen as one of the founders of stencil
6 hurt when bull escapes Northern California rodeo arena
Several people were injured when a bull jumped a fence and escaped an arena during a popular Northern California rodeo, authorities said. The escape occurred Friday during the final section ...
One more ‘I do,’ this time in Italy, for Kourtney and Travis
A trilogy of Kravis nuptials has been completed with a (probably) final ceremony in Portofino, Italy. Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker each posted to Instagram on Sunday a photo of ...
Sacramento ‘Gas for Guns Buyback’ runs out of incentives in 45 minutes due to massive demand
Among the
Anthony Albanese sworn in as Australia's 31st prime minister
CANBERRA, May 23 (Xinhua) -- Australia's Labor Party leader
Russia presses Donbas attacks as Polish leader praises Kyiv
By ELENA BECATOROS, OLEKSANDR STASHEVSKYI and RICARDO MAZALAN KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia pressed its offensive in eastern Ukraine on Sunday as Poland’s president traveled to Kyiv to support the country’s European Union aspirations, becoming
Severed Head Of Missing Nigerian Lawmaker Found In Park: Police
Police in Nigeria have discovered the severed head of a state legislator who went missing last week in Anambra, where the government accuses separatists of carrying out a spate of killings and... ...
Five things to know about Australia’s new prime minister
Australia’s incoming prime minister, Anthony Albanese, will be sworn in on Monday after his outgoing Prime Minister Scott Morrison conceded defeat in Friday’s election. Albanese, 59, is a center-left politician who leads the Australian Labor Party,
Tokyo Protests to Beijing Over East China Sea Construction
Japan has lodged an official protest with
Biden in Japan for Economic Talks, New U.S.-Asia Trade Deal
U.S. President Joe Biden has arrived in Japan
Zinchenko’s tearful support for Ukraine after EPL title win
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — The Ukrainian flag Oleksandr Zinchenko used to wipe away the tears also inspired Manchester City’s Premier League title winner. As Zinchenko paraded around the field with the trophy, the yellow-and-blue colors of his homeland were
Americans to be ‘wary’ of Penny Wong
Political Analyst at Curtin University Joe Siracusa says Americans will be “a
Ukraine says it’s holding off Russia’s intensified thrust in the east
KYIV, Ukraine — A day after President Joe Biden signed a sweeping bill to support Ukraine with $40 billion more in military and humanitarian aid, Russian forces intensified their efforts ...
Mix of crises poses complex risks to world peace, research shows
COPENHAGEN, Denmark — A dangerous
Racism in UK maternity care risks safety of Black, Asian and mixed ethnicity women – study
Participants in charity’s year-long inquiry describe being ignored and feeling patronised and dehumanised Systemic racism within UK maternity care is risking the safety of people from Black, Asian and mixed ethnicity backgrounds, often with devastating
Total displaced people now at ‘staggering milestone’ of 100m, says UN
High commissioner for refugees says causes of so many people fleeing their countries must be addressed The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) has said the global number of forcibly displaced people has passed 100 million for the first time, describing it as a
First baby formula shipment arrives in U.S. from Europe
WASHINGTON — A military cargo plane carrying the first shipment of infant formula from Europe to help address a critical shortage in the United States landed in Indianapolis on Sunday, and the White House said a second flight had been arranged. Story continues
For First Time in 40 Years, Israeli Orchestra Plays Middle Eastern Music in Egypt
Jewish, Muslim, Druze, and Christian musicians from Israel perform at the Israeli Embassy in Cairo in May 2022. Photo: Israeli Embassy in Egypt. For the first time in 40 years, an Israeli orchestra performed in the Egyptian capital of Cairo, as part of
Polish president offers full support for Ukraine EU bid
May 23, 2022 6:11 AM Andrzej Duda said those who "shed their blood" for Europe must be respected. ...
Russia ready to resume Ukraine talks: Chief negotiator
May 23, 2022 6:16 AM Freezing talks was entirely Ukraine's initiative, said�Vladimir Medinsky. ...
One more 'I do,' this time in Italy, for Kourtney and Travis
A wedding trilogy
Palm oil firms depriving tribes of millions of dollars
Buy something in a supermarket and there's a good chance it will contain palm oil. Follow it back through the supply chain and eventually you'll find an oil palm tree, likely in Indonesia. But the companies that sell it to major firms like Johnson
Suspected Monkeypox Case in Greece Turns Out to Be Chickenpox - EODY
ATHENS (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 23rd May, 2022) The suspected monkeypox case reported in Greece was not confirmed by lab tests, the Hellenic National Public Health Organization (EODY) informs. "In a laboratory examination of a sample from the suspicious
Monkeypox-Infected People Required to Isolate For 3 Weeks in Belgium - Reports
BRUSSELS (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 23rd May, 2022) Belgium currently requires monkeypox-infected individuals to be quarantined for 21 days, media report. Since the monkeypox virus has a rather long incubation period, infected people need to be isolated for
‘Triangle of Sadness’: Biting social satire delights Cannes
CANNES, France (AP) — Fashion models, Instagram influencers and Russian oligarchs collide on a yacht — and some very extreme sickness ensues — in Ruben Östlund’s “Triangle of Sadness,” a social satire that had viewers at the Cannes Film Festival in
German chancellor Scholz kicks off Africa trip in Senegal
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz began a three-nation trip to Africa on Sunday, a visit that is expected to include talks with African leaders about the geopolitical consequences of the war in Ukraine. Scholz is making stops in Senegal and
Robert Gates says NATO expansion ‘dramatically changes’ geopolitics
Days after Finland and Sweden formally applied to join NATO — essentially ending decades of neutrality on the world stage — former U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates called the development “huge” and a major defeat for Russian President
Leclerc’s perfect weekend in Spain ruined by faulty Ferrari
MONTMELÓ, Spain (AP) — Charles Leclerc was eyeing a perfect weekend in Spain. He dominated practice and qualifying and seemed only an easy Sunday drive away from winning the Spanish Grand Prix. With only open track ahead, Leclerc was poised to extend his lead
