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Ernst Ludwig Kirchner painting thought to be lost for decades goes on display in Basel
A painting by the German Expressionist artist Ernst Ludwig Kirchner that was thought to have been lost for decades has gone on display at the Kunstmuseum Basel, more than 100 years after it was last exhibited. Tanz im Varieté (Dance at the...

Arthur Pinajian: The Estate Collection Exhibition at Stephanie’s Art Gallery
LA CAÑADA FLINTRIDGE, CA – Stephanie’s Art Gallery to present “Arthur Pinajian: The Estate Collection | 1960–1999”, a rare and poignant exhibition spotlighting the life’s work of one of America’s most compelling yet long-overlooked modern artists....

German Priest Launches Petition Asking Pope Leo XIV to Remove Cardinal Rainer Maria Woelki Amid Abuse Allegations in Cologne
Sometimes, news from the Catholic community around the world doesn’t always make the headlines, but there have been some important events this past week worth catching up on. From petitions shaking church leadership to moments of hope amid...

Thomas Mann’s 150th birthday present to Germany and the world: a warning from history
Thomas Mann and James Joyce never met in life but, especially in death, found much in common. Both were writers of challenging fiction who ended their days in self-imposed exile in Zürich. Both are buried there, at opposite ends of town. During...

ADEPT Wins Competition to Transform Former Warehouse Into Haus Der Musik in Braunschweig, Germany
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Bresh Begins Historic Latin Music Residency at Amnesia Ibiza: ‘It’s a Huge Responsibility to Carry the Flag’
Bresh, the “Most Beautiful Party in the World,” is embarking on its most ambitious chapter yet in Ibiza. This weekend, the widely celebrated fiesta kicks off its first Saturday-night residency at Amnesia — the storied venue dubbed the “temple of...
Historical Society seeks more wartime pieces as they prepare for new Military Gallery
BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - The new North Dakota Military Gallery is expected to open in 2027, with groundbreaking coming this summer. To stay prepared, the State Historical Society is seeking specific items to add to its vast military collection. The...

What's open and closed for Pentecost in Germany?
Pentecost, or Whitsun, comes with a long weekend and a public holiday this year on Monday, June 9th. Here's what will be open, and what will stay closed, during 'Pfingsten' in Germany. Pentecost, or Whitsun, is a Christian holiday that takes place...

Art Lander’s Outdoors: Crows, with their raucous call, are one of Kentucky’s most abundant birds
At home in cities, suburbs and rural farmlands, crows seem to be everywhere. One of Kentucky’s most abundant bird species, they make their presence known with a raucous call: “CaaW, CaaW, CaaW.” American crow (Photo by Brian Kushner, National...

Tears, tattoos and royal drama: Why Brooklyn Beckham is really not talking to his parents
It’s a showdown between the UK’s biggest celebrity couple and one of America’s wealthiest families, which has ricocheted between Palm Beach, London, LA, and Miami. Brooklyn Beckham and his wife Nicola Peltz Beckham are no longer speaking to his...

Foreign Office warning after holidaymakers are detained
20:41, 07 Jun 2025 The Foreign Office has revised travel advice for 48 countries during the past few days. It follows growing concern about the number of British tourists being arrested for drug trafficking abroad. During the past few months, UK...

General Hospital Spoilers: Drew’s Downfall — Dirty Tricks Exposed, Loses Willow & Political Career?
General Hospital spoilers indicate fans can’t help but feel as if all of Drew Cain’s (Cameron Mathison) lies are about to come crashing down on him soon, flipping his entire life into chaos. From framing Tracy Quartermaine (Jane Elliot) for his...

This Guy Has No Will for a Deal
TEHRAN – Despite five rounds of indirect nuclear negotiations, U.S. President Donald Trump seems less interested in diplomacy with Iran and more invested in keeping tensions alive. His latest threats, paired with fresh sanctions and zero-sum...

Klaus Biesenbach Says American Art Scene Is Too Focused on ‘Political Correctness’: ‘It Became Unbearable’
In a lengthy interview published this week by the German publication Der Spiegel, curator Klaus Biesenbach addressed his decision to leave the American art scene for the one in Germany, where he now serves as director of the Neue Nationalgalerie...

This Year’s Sarasota Music Festival Delivers a Special Onstage Father-Son Collaboration
Sarasota Music Festival music director Jeffrey Kahane will play a piece written for him by his son, Gabriel. Talking with father-son musicians Jeffrey and Gabriel Kahane is a bit like eavesdropping on a meeting of a mutual admiration society. So...

Jewish Historical Society Breaks Ground on Holocaust Museum in Arizona
By Howard Fischer Capitol Media Services PHOENIX -- Aided by survivors -- and with police and private security nearby -- members of the Jewish Historical Society and state and local officials broke ground on a museum that they hope will become a...

COLUMNIST: Pope Leo XIV faces the bishops of Germany
The days after a pope’s death are hectic, and it’s a hard time for Vatican officials to examine complex, controversial documents. Nevertheless, the bishops of Germany announced — two days after Pope Francis died on April 21 — guidelines for...

1,500 attend mission conference for teenagers in Germany
Around 1,500 people attended the 51st Teen Mission Meeting in Monbachtal near Bad Liebenzell in the northern Black Forest (Germany). Participants celebrated, prayed, talked to missionaries and took part in workshops and seminars. The event was...

How a British veteran turned falconer foiled Nazi Germany's sneaky recruitment plans
In the years leading up the Second World War, Nazi Germany was trying to align itself with people who it felt had influence or knowledge within Allied countries. Supporters of Hitler's nationalist vision for a German 'Aryan' race actively sought...

“Reflection has disappeared from our society, and that has very serious consequences”
A doctor by profession and an author committed to current ethical issues, Manuel Martínez-Sellés has just published a new essay entitled Verdades incómodas para personas autónomas ( Uncomfortable Truths for Independent People Rialp, 2025)....