‘Her Majesty’ Is Glamorous and Salty Fun
The Spanish comedy “Her Majesty,” on Amazon Prime Video (in Spanish, with subtitles), is set within the fictional, scandal-plagued royal family of
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Fridrik Olafsson, Grandmaster Who Led Iceland’s Rise in Chess, Dies at 90
Fridrik Olafsson, a chess grandmaster who helped make his native Iceland a bastion of the game, in part by defeating four world
Michael Hurley, a Singer Both Eccentric and Inspirational, Dies at 83
Michael Hurley, a singer and songwriter whose music — an idiosyncratic kind of folk mixed with a variety of other styles —
Israel to include Rafah in Gaza ‘security zones’
Israel’s defence minister has said it will expand its so-called “security zones” in Gaza to include the southern city of Rafah. During
Patricia Kopatchinskaja and Alisa Weilerstein Make Sparks Fly at N.Y. Phil
To judge by its marketing materials, the New York Philharmonic is uncomfortable with its leaderless state, created by the gap between the
Israeli Air Force veterans criticize Gaza war resumption
Nearly 1,000 current and former members of the Israeli Air Force have signed a letter condemning the renewed military campaign in Gaza,
‘G20’ Review: Viola Davis Plays an Action-Hero President
The action spectacle “G20” offers up an absurd fantasy: What if the president of the United States were a gunslinging, martial-arts hero?
Argentinians join general strike over president’s austerity measures
Workers went on strike in Argentina on Thursday in protest at the harsh austerity programme implemented by President Javier Milei’s ultra-liberal government.
Hundreds of Israeli Air Force Reservists Call for Halt to Gaza War
Hundreds of reservists and retired officers in Israel’s air force signed a letter on Thursday urging the Israeli government to agree to
‘The Pitt’ Captures the Real Overcrowding Crisis in Emergency Rooms
The emergency department waiting room was jammed, as it always is, with patients sitting for hours, closely packed on hard metal chairs.
Kenya police fire tear gas during school drama competition
Kenya’s national high-school drama competition has been overshadowed by drama of its own after police fired tear gas to disperse a crowd
5 Songs by Rubby Pérez, the Singer Lost in the Dominican Republic Roof Collapse
Rubby Pérez, the singer who was performing on Tuesday when the ceiling of the Jet Set nightclub collapsed in Santo Domingo, claiming
Wes Anderson and Richard Linklater to Compete at Cannes Film Festival
Movies directed by Wes Anderson, Richard Linklater and Ari Aster are among 19 films that will compete for the Palme d’Or at
Israeli Air Force veterans criticize Gaza war resumption
Nearly 1,000 current and former members of the Israeli Air Force have signed a letter condemning the renewed military campaign in Gaza,
Robert Reid: FIA deputy president for sport resigns after ‘standards breakdown’ and falling out with Mohammed Ben Sulayem | F1 News
The FIA’s president for sport Robert Reid has resigned, citing a “standards breakdown” in Formula 1’s governing body. It is the latest
Trump Tariffs Live Updates: Markets Rise After Trump Pauses Most Tariffs
Since re-entering office, President Trump has issued a flurry of tariffs in an effort to rewire the global economy. At 12:01 a.m.
Why Some Dance Companies Are Moving Away From Social Media
That “dance influencer” is now a viable career path reflects a remarkable transformation within the dance industry. Dancers who have accumulated large
Shopify and Affirm launch Shop Pay Installments in Canada
Shopify, the commerce platform that provides essential internet infrastructure, and payment network Affirm, have expedited expansion of their global reach. Canadian Shopify
New Season of ‘Black Mirror’ on Netflix Satirizes Streaming Services
The deal is too good to be true: The setup is free, the monthly fee low. Streaming is unlimited with further benefits
American Scholar Accused of Insulting Thai Monarch Is Released on Bail
A Thai court ordered the release on bail of an American academic whose detention on charges of insulting the monarchy had alarmed
‘Chicken Jockey!’ What to Know About the ‘Minecraft’ Catchphrase
For most, “chicken jockey” seems like a random pair of words, almost poetic in how nonsensical they sound together. But the phrase
Prince Harry’s ‘Life is at Stake,’ Lawyer Warns
Britain’s Home Office has ruled against giving Prince Harry the highest level of security protection when he is in the United Kingdom
Late Night Finds Trump to Be His Own Worst Enemy
Welcome to Best of Late Night, a rundown of the previous night’s highlights that lets you sleep — and lets us get
Thursday Briefing – The New York Times
Markets jumped as Trump paused tariffs Just hours after President Trump imposed steep tariffs on dozens of America’s trading partners, he reversed
Pictures show cat rescued after 2024 earthquake in Taiwan, not in Thailand
After a 7.7-magnitude quake that struck Myanmar in late March killed thousands of people and toppled a building in neighbouring Thailand, images
Marine Corps Provides Details on How New Littoral Regiment Would Fight in Pacific
The Marine Corps‘ new littoral regiment is less than two years old and growing as the service contends with how to resupply
Tracy Schwarz, Mainstay of the New Lost City Ramblers, Dies at 86
Tracy Schwarz, the last surviving member of the New Lost City Ramblers, an influential folk trio whose reverential approach to the lost
Canada Will Use Its Retaliatory Tariff Earnings to Aid Workers and Businesses
The 25 percent tariff Canada began collecting on cars and trucks imported from the United States early Wednesday is not just the
The Verdict: Fantastic PSG deliver gutting blow to Villa's CL hopes
Sky Sports News reporter Danyal Khan looks back on PSG’s 3-1 win over Aston Villa in the first leg of their Champions
Islamic State Regains Strength in Syria
The Islamic State has shown renewed vigor in Syria, attracting fighters and increasing attacks, according to the United Nations and U.S. officials,
Singer Sues Met Opera Over Firing for Post-Pregnancy Vocal Problems
The Georgian mezzo-soprano Anita Rachvelishvili was once one of opera’s most sought-after stars, renowned for stirring, powerful performances in works like Bizet’s
Ukraine steps up claims of Chinese soldiers fighting for Russia
Following the capture of two Chinese nationals fighting on the Russian side in Ukraine, Kiev has intensified its accusations against the government
At James Earl Jones Memorial, Denzel Washington and Whoopi Goldberg Share Stories
Denzel Washington called him his “northern star.” Whoopi Goldberg said “getting to see him onstage was heaven.” Some of the most notable
Former Russian minister convicted in UK for violating British sanctions
LONDON (AP) — A former Russian government minister became the first person Wednesday to be convicted in the U.K. of circumventing sanctions
Big John’s CEO on Diverging Denim Trends and Circular Concepts
Japan has become a hotspot for denim heads to get their hands on raw denim, and local label Big John specializes in
At Dance Theater of Harlem, Robert Garland Has a Plan
Putting a program of ballets together is like composing a delicious meal. An enticing beginning, something more substantial to follow, and a
Russia expels 2 Romanian diplomats in a tit-for-tat move
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia’s Foreign Ministry on Wednesday announced the expulsion of two military diplomats from the Romanian Embassy in a tit-for-tat
NATO and Japan to deepen defence ties amid threats from Russia, China
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba agreed on Wednesday to deepen his country’s cooperation with NATO in the defence industry in light of
Trump Tariffs Live Updates: China Retaliates Against U.S. Tariffs With 84% Levy
A whopping increase in tariffs, followed by a whopping retaliation. Nationalist Chinese bloggers comparing President Trump’s levies to a declaration of war.
‘Pink Narcissus’: A Home Movie Both Abject and Erotic
As its title suggests, “Pink Narcissus” is something of a hothouse flower. A feature-length movie, shot over a period of seven years