Alexander Katiraie
Fabergé Winter Egg Sells for $30 Million, an Auction Record
Fabergé is believed to have produced 50 of the ornate eggs for Russia’s czars. The Winter Egg, sold on Tuesday, is considered one of the jewelry house’s greatest creations.
Published: December 3, 2025, 10:42 am
Visiting Turkey and Lebanon, Pope Leo Echoed Francis’s Message, Not His Style
Traveling through the Mideast, Leo XIV channeled many of his predecessor’s messages. Leo’s deliberate manner differed from Francis.
Published: December 3, 2025, 10:22 am
Europe Wants to Get the Word Out: Russia Is to Blame for Sabotage
Officials are accusing Russia of smaller-scale assaults. President Vladimir V. Putin sought to turn the tables, saying that if Europe were to start a war, Russia is ready.
Published: December 3, 2025, 10:15 am
David Pryce-Jones, Conservative Writer With Clout, Dies at 89
The author of novels, histories, biographies and influential political essays, he approached them all with a droll British wit and a steadfast commitment to Western values.
Published: December 3, 2025, 4:55 am
Whoops, the New Skating Rink Is Encroaching on Luciano Pavarotti
“Nessun Dorma?” More like “Ice, Ice Baby,” as a statue in Italy is overshadowed.
Published: December 2, 2025, 7:39 pm
5 Cooking Classes in Italy Where You Can Make Pizza, Pasta and More
Learn the ins and outs of everything from Neapolitan calzone to ragù alla Bolognese in just a few hours.
Published: December 2, 2025, 10:00 am
Putin and Witkoff Meet in Russia as U.S. Pushes Ukraine Deal
The two sides did not reach any specific compromises, an aide to President Vladimir V. Putin said, as the United States pushes a plan to end the war in Ukraine.
Published: December 2, 2025, 11:42 pm
Right to Jury Trial in England and Wales to Be Restricted in Some Cases
The British justice secretary, David Lammy, announced the contentious move on Tuesday as part of an attempt to tackle a yearslong backlog in the courts.
Published: December 2, 2025, 2:21 pm
Russian Launch Site Mishap Leaves Country’s Space Program in Limbo
The ability of Russia to launch astronauts to the International Space Station remains in limbo after an incident last week at the Baikonur base in Kazakhstan.
Published: December 2, 2025, 8:45 pm
The Language of Tom Stoppard, Ablaze With Energy and Urgency
In works like “Travesties” and “Arcadia,” the playwright embraced the really big questions and wrestled words into coherent, exhilarating shape.
Published: December 2, 2025, 4:24 am
England will face Wales in the 2027 Rugby World Cup group stages, as Scotland and Ireland also drawn in tough pool
NIK SIMON: England will face Wales in the group stages of the 2027 Rugby World Cup, with Ireland and Scotland also drawn in the same group.
Published: December 3, 2025, 10:18 am
New Zealand news reporter left bloodied after being struck by a bird on camera
A shocking moment in which a bird slammed into a New Zealand reporter has been caught on camera.
Published: December 3, 2025, 5:21 am
Footy coaches set to learn fate of NRL investigation after player suffers three horror head knocks that left him needing emergency brain surgery
NRL bosses launched an investigation into the matter after the Melbourne Storm second-row suffered three head knocks during a Pacific Championships match last month.
Published: December 2, 2025, 12:37 pm
Footy star gets heartbreaking news after horror head knocks saw him rushed into emergency brain surgery
Eli Katoa was at the centre of some of the most distressing scenes Aussie rugby league has witnessed for years when he was left stricken while playing for Tonga.
Published: December 2, 2025, 12:34 pm
Matildas boss compares Australian soccer to 'two seagulls fighting over a hot chip'
The Matildas boss is sick and tired of an aspect of Australian soccer - and he has made a passionate plea to fans.
Published: December 2, 2025, 10:08 am
Killer mum who dumped her two dead children in suitcases at storage facility finally sentenced
The mother-of-two who killed her children and stuffed their bodies into suitcases has been sentenced seven years after their deaths.
Published: December 2, 2025, 8:11 am