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What Middle Powers Fear from the Trump-Xi Summit
Asian nations worry that the president might trade security commitments for better economic terms with China during his planned meeting with Xi Jinping this week.
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Iran War Updates: Long-Term Energy Crisis Looms as Trump Says Truce Is on ‘Life Support’
Iran defended its demands for a peace deal and President Trump called them “garbage.” Mr. Trump said he wanted to suspend the federal gasoline tax, which would require congressional approval.
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Starmer Faces Mounting Calls From Own Party to Resign as British Prime Minister
Dozens of Labour Party leaders called on Prime Minister Keir Starmer to leave office, and several government aides announced their resignations.
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How Israel Turned Eurovision’s Stage Into a Soft Power Tool
Israel’s efforts to influence Eurovision’s vote were broader and started years earlier than previously known.
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Putin Said the War ‘Is Coming to a Close,’ but That’s Not All He Said
The Russian leader is walking a tightrope: acknowledging public discontent while offering no indication that he might give up on his demands.
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In This Nazi-Era Restitution Dispute, the Focus Turns to a Missing Cow
A family is vying for the return of a painting it thought was by Rubens. But an expert says it’s a copy because it does not include the artist’s depiction of a peeing cow.
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How Much Art Is Too Much? A Guide to the New York Fairs.
Latin American galleries. World-class photography. Upcycled design. Art fairs will take over New York this week. Here are seven (of many) worth a visit.
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Michael Sheen and David Tennant’s Emotional Connection Grounds a Bittersweet “Good Omens” Finale
Put plainly, it’s a wonder that the “Good Omens” finale even exists. In the wake of a series of sexual misconduct and assault allegations against creator Neil Gaiman, production on the series’s third season was paused indefinitely. Although Gaiman has repeatedly denied the claims, it certainly felt like the Prime Video comedy about the unorthodox…
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A Fond Farewell to Our Critic Monica Castillo
For over a decade, Monica Castillo has been a treasured contributor to our site. We are thrilled that she has been named the new film critic for The AV Club, and would like to honor all she has published at RogerEbert.com with a fitting retrospective. Her career as a critic and programmer has spanned 15 years,…
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A Fish That Hitches Rides Where the Sun Doesn’t Shine
The remora often latches on to the exteriors of larger marine creatures. But sometimes it travels in a more intrusive spot: inside a manta ray’s backside.