Alexander Katiraie
Drag Antics and ‘a Political Bomb’: Bringing ‘La Cage aux Folles’ Home
The theater that drew acclaim last year for “Les Misérables” is hoping Paris can accept a new “Americano-French musical.”
Published: December 4, 2025, 12:13 pm
Spain Sees Itself as a Beacon for Immigrants. So Do Many Latin Americans.
The government presents its migrant policy as a welcoming alternative to U.S. crackdowns. But activists say those arriving on boats from Africa are excluded from that embrace.
Published: December 4, 2025, 10:08 am
Snail Theft Hits France Before Holiday Rush
Shop owners say the thieves who took 990 pounds of snails must have been escargot cognoscenti.
Published: December 4, 2025, 10:05 am
Macron Urges Xi to Help End War in Ukraine
As President Emmanuel Macron of France visited China, its leader, Xi Jinping, said his country would play a constructive role in ending the fighting.
Published: December 4, 2025, 10:03 am
Trump Faces Choices on Russia-Ukraine Talks as Peace Deal Deadline Passes
The president wanted Moscow and Kyiv to come to terms by Thanksgiving. Negotiations are now stalled, leaving the White House to decide if an agreement is possible anytime soon.
Published: December 4, 2025, 12:05 am
Ludwig Minelli, Founder of Swiss Assisted-Suicide Group, Dies at 92
Dignitas has helped more than 3,000 people take their own lives, an act that Mr. Minelli maintained was a fundamental exercise of free will.
Published: December 3, 2025, 8:26 pm
Yegor Ligachev, Gorbachev’s No. 2 Who Turned Foe, Is Dead at 100
As the Kremlin’s hard-line Communist ideologist, he initially embraced his boss’s modernizing reforms before turning against them as threats to the Soviet order.
Published: December 3, 2025, 7:55 pm
Stakes High, Europe Races to Save Its Financing Plan for Ukraine
The European Union has a proposal for how to turn Russian frozen assets into a giant loan for Ukraine. If it fails, it could further weaken Europe’s global image.
Published: December 4, 2025, 9:42 am
Two U.K. Women’s Groups Ban Transgender Girls and Women
The Girlguiding organization and the Women’s Institute both said a court ruling from earlier this year had forced their hands.
Published: December 3, 2025, 6:08 pm
With Tensions Rising, Israel and Lebanon Expand Cease-Fire Talks
Diplomats from both countries joined a military-led committee overseeing a year-old truce as fears mounted of a renewed Israeli offensive against Hezbollah.
Published: December 3, 2025, 6:48 pm
Weak Spots Are Few for Russia in Ukraine Peace Talks
Economic and military pressures could force Russia’s hand. Its economy is strained but not enough to do that, analysts say. And President Vladimir V. Putin says Russia is winning the war.
Published: December 3, 2025, 6:00 pm
Macy’s Raises Sales Forecast Again as Shoppers Prove Resilient
Macy’s raised its sales forecast for the year after strong results at its upscale chain, highlighting how higher-income consumers continue to spend relatively freely.
Published: December 3, 2025, 7:05 pm
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 4, 2025, 1:09 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, 1:32 pm
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, 5:01 pm
A Skating Rink Was Built Around a Luciano Pavarotti Statue. People Aren’t Thrilled.
“Nessun Dorma?” More like “Ice, Ice Baby,” as a statue in Italy is overshadowed.
Published: December 3, 2025, 6:29 pm
IKEA sparks mega controversy across Australia with tiny detail in first ever New Zealand store: 'So unfair'
IKEA has finally opened its first store in New Zealand, featuring never-before-seen menu items - including a divisive dish that's likely to get Aussies talking.
Published: December 4, 2025, 5:51 am
Married At First Sight's Jacqui Burfoot begs boyfriend Clint Rice for wedding ring on lavish Bali holiday
Married At First Sight's Jacqui Burfoot has laid down the law with her co-star boyfriend, Clint Rice.
Published: December 4, 2025, 4:41 am
Australia's aid to Ukraine tops $1.7billion since the start of the war as new package is announced
Australia's support to Ukraine is now more than $1.7billion since the start of Russia's invasion in 2022.
Published: December 4, 2025, 1:04 am
Rugby World Cup 2027 draw: England learn pool stage opponents - including Six Nations rival - as route to final is mapped out
NIK SIMON: England have been drawn in the same pool as Wales for the 2027 World Cup and have a potentially dream route to the final.
Published: December 3, 2025, 2:38 pm
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
Made in Holywood: Inside the golf club where Rory McIlroy honed his craft, how The Masters champion has given back and why he's motivated to keep on winning
On a brisk Sunday night in April, nestled in the Holywood Hills of County Down in Northern Ireland, a group of golf fans sat nervously peering through their fingers.
Published: December 4, 2025, 10:51 am