A fresh face has appeared in Hungary’s political arena, stirring debate about the future of a country that has long been dominated by one leader. The newcomer, who runs under the banner of a newly formed party, has tapped into widespread worries about the economy and corruption. He also points to
Alison Bechdel’s comic strip, running from 1983 to 2008, offered a fresh way to see lesbian life. Instead of fitting into the usual male‑centered stories, her characters stood out by sharing common threads while also highlighting their unique differences. This blend created what can be called a “uni
Alexander Lukashenko arrived in Pyongyang for a brief but symbolic trip that deepened the friendship between his country and North Korea. The Belarusian leader was welcomed with a red carpet, children waving flags, and a meeting with Kim Jong Un’s foreign minister. After the formalities, he sat down
Postmedia Studios, a unit of Postmedia Network Inc. , and Elevation Pictures have joined forces to back Canadian feature projects. The first joint effort is the documentary “Fire Weather, ” made for CBC and produced by Elevation Pictures and Mercury Films. The film follows the story of wildfires, dr
A new global meeting kicked off to help kids learn about technology safely and well. More than forty‑five world leaders, from France to Kenya, gathered to talk about how artificial intelligence and digital skills affect children today. The host, a former first lady, said the meeting was histor
A new showroom for India’s popular Tanishq jewelry brand has opened in Westborough, Massachusetts, marking the company’s 10th U. S. location and its first in New England. The 4, 000‑square‑foot space opened on Dec. 4 and officially launched on March 6, offering a wide range of gold pieces for weddin
The March 2026 storms on Oahu’s North Shore sent waves of rain that flooded many homes, leaving thousands homeless. Although no lives were lost yet, the damage was severe and many families had to leave their houses behind. Local star Jason Momoa, who grew up in Honolulu and studied at the Univers
In Italy, people went to the polls this Sunday for a very important vote. The question on the ballot is whether to change how judges and prosecutors work in the country. This issue has caused a lot of debate for years. The proposed changes would split one big court body into two separate groups. It
A large study looked at how people’s genes that favor coffee drinking might affect hidden heart disease. Researchers followed 24, 835 adults in Sweden and used imaging tests to check for early plaque in heart arteries and the neck’s carotid artery. Participants reported how often they drank coffee,
A young Iranian butcher who had worked for two decades finally opened his own shop just before the Persian New Year. He was last seen after a double strike hit the commercial complex where his shop sat, destroying homes, stores and a laundry floor. Every day since, two of his older brothers have sco
