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Israel Marks Two-Year Anniversary of Oct. 7 in Subdued Fashion
The somber milestone comes with peace talks underway, hostages from the Hamas-led attack still in Gaza, more than 67,000 Palestinians dead and Israel more isolated than ever.
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With Sébastien Lecornu’s Resignation, France Faces Increasing Turmoil
The record-fast collapse of yet another government confronts President Emmanuel Macron and his country with an intensifying crisis.
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A Former Israeli Hostage Is Freed From Hamas, but Not Captivity
In the tunnels of Gaza where she was held captive, Emily Damari learned how to survive. These photos show her learning to be alive again.
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Trump Predicts That ‘Canada Will Love Us Again’ in Meeting with Carney
President Trump on Tuesday is hosting Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada, who is seeking relief from U.S. tariffs.
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Pope Leo to Visit Lebanon and Turkey
The choice signals that Pope Leo XIV aims to press for peace in the Middle East and show support for Christians in the region.
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Fra Angelico and the Miracle of Faith Made Visible
A once-in-a-generation exhibition in Italy shows how the Renaissance painter believed something with his whole heart, and then made it manifest.
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‘Balkan Erotic Epic’ Is Marina Abramovic at Her Most ‘Insane’
The Serbian artist’s latest piece is a four-hour exploration of folklore and sexuality, featuring singers, dancers, musicians and film.
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“The Ghost of Yōtei” is One of the Most Cinematic Games of the Year
Despite Roger’s famous proclamation that video games aren’t art, the founder of this site was also open to alternative opinions and a changing industry, and we believed when we started looking at how the worlds of gaming and film were increasingly intertwined that he would be interested in how the two influence each other. “Resident…
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Your Life Matters: Jane Goodall (1934-2025)
In her last on-camera interview, English primatologist Jane Goodall used her platform to uplift others. In a direct address to an unknown audience, she says, “Your life matters, and you are here for a reason. And I just hope that reason will become apparent as you live through your life.” Growing up in a family…
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Short Films in Focus: “Stooper” (with Bennett Watanabe)
Bennett Watanabe’s “Stooper” tells the story of a boy (Valor Hirsch) on his tenth birthday. Presumably, his mom is at work (or out somewhere) while he waits for his father (Emile Hirsch, Valor’s real father) to pick him up on his weekend with him. The boy gets a $10 bill in one of the many…