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Yayoi Kusama, the Japanese artist who became a global superstar later on in life, has died aged 97. From the 1950s to the 2020s, Kusama produced instantly recognisable giant polka dot artworks, vast psychedelic installations and mirrored infinity rooms which delighted art fans from around the world. “Throughout an extraordinary lifetime devoted entirely to artistic creation, Kusama pursued an internationally acclaimed career as a pioneering avant garde artist whose creative practice encompassed visual art, performance, fiction, and poetry,” a statement announcing her death read. “She continued to paint until her final days, never setting aside her brush, and continued exploration…
“Any country complicit in providing an economic lifeline to Iran’s terrorist regime, including China, must be held accountable,” said Rep. Darin LaHood (R-Ill.), a member of the House Select Committee on China. Sanctions on Chinese banks that do business with Iran would send “a clear message to China and every other nation that enabling Tehran’s malign actions will come at a cost,” he said. As part of the push to widen sanctions on countries with economic ties to Iran, the Treasury Department expanded its ability Monday to penalize foreign companies that operate in or support five sectors of Iran’s economy: digital assets,…
By Kirsten Ripper & Euronews with AP Published on 27/08/2026 – 10:35 GMT+2 Packed exhibition halls in Cologne are a given at Gamescom these days. People’s leisure habits in Germany have changed markedly over the past ten years and become increasingly digital. Today, 33 percent of respondents in the latest so-called “Leisure Monitor” say they play video games at least once a week. Only smartphone activities and listening to music have seen even stronger growth. €9.4 billion in sales, EU commissioner and German president drop in This year’s Gamescom, which was expected to attract more than 350,000 visitors, is being held under the slogan “Games…
Published on 27/08/2026 – 9:39 GMT+2 A US military judge has set a 5 June 2028 trial date for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and three others accused of plotting the 11 September 2001 attacks. Mohammed was considered one of Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden’s top lieutenants before he was captured in March 2003 in Pakistan. The date is 18 months later than prosecutors requested, allowing more time to resolve pretrial disputes, including over what evidence can be presented. US authorities have spent more than two decades trying to bring the case to trial. The 2028 date could still be delayed if…
Earlier this year, Sitges was named among the top trending destinations to visit this summer. And if you’re planning a visit but haven’t booked your hotel yet, you might just want to take a look at the newly opened CASA METT Sitges. The boutique property, which has just 38 rooms, is located within the former Hotel Capri, which was in turn once five historic Noucentista villas. For those looking for the best of both worlds on their holiday, the property is just 100 metres from the beach, and within walking distance of the historic centre with its numerous cultural sites.…
Earlier this month, Lowe offered to put his differences with Farage aside to form a pact with Reform, and Reform officials have been taking Lowe’s public offer of a pact seriously. “They would like to work with us because he [Lowe] needs us to survive in the long run,” as one Farage adviser, granted anonymity to discuss the rift, put it. But Lowe’s deal comes with conditions — he advocates mass deportations, including of women and children, a ban on halal and kosher slaughter, a referendum on the death penalty, and the exclusion of Conservative ministers from a future Cabinet. Luke…
A man driving a car ploughed into a group of people outside Caen railway station in Normandy, killing at least two people. An earlier toll reported one person dead and ten injured. Seven people are in critical condition and three others were slightly injured, according to the prefect of Calvados, David Claviere. He said the car “deliberately drove into pedestrians in the street opposite the station.” According to French newspaper Le Figaro, the vehicle, a black German car, is said to have hit people who were waiting near a tram stop. The deputy public prosecutor said the incident, which happened…
Hundreds of foreign tourists are reported missing after devastating flooding in Nepal struck an area popular with international travellers. The Nepal Tourism Board said on Thursday that 644 tourists were out of contact, including 517 foreign nationals. They include visitors from 19 European countries as well as China, the United States and Australia. It is urging travellers to inform the nearest police or security authority, local administration, travel agency, guide or tour operator of their location and in a statement said “please remain clam, stay informed and follow official safety instructions”. The disaster has particularly affected Rasuwa and neighbouring Nuwakot,…
The EU economy largely depends on a few countries, particularly its ‘Big Four’. As of 2025, Germany, France, Italy and Spain together account for 61% of the EU’s GDP. However, countries’ shares of the EU economy change over time. The share held by the ‘Big Four’ has been declining in recent decades. It fell from 67.9% in 2005 to 65.3% in 2015 and 61% in 2025, according to Eurostat. So, which countries have the highest and lowest GDP shares? And how have these shares changed across the EU over time? Almost a quarter of the EU’s GDP comes from Germany…
Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, known for her sculptures and installations around the world, has died at the age of 97. Kusama died on 14 August at a hospital in Tokyo, her studio said on Thursday. The cause of death was not disclosed. “She continued to paint until her final days, never setting aside her brush, and continued exploration of forever love and eternal soul,” the studio’s statement said. “We will carry forward Kusama’s wishes and, through art, continue to bring hope and strength for the future to people around the world.” Kusama was best known for her colourful, psychedelic works…