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Security Council LIVE: Rising tensions in Gaza, West Bank
Amid illegal Israeli settlement surges, continued attacks in Gaza and the West Bank alongside tensions throughout Occupied Palestinian Territory, the Security Council discussed the latest developments on Wednesday, with the UN Special Envoy stressing that “human dignity must be a
Security Council LIVE: Tracking Syria’s transition
As Damascus continues to rebuild after more than a decade of war – from the recent dissolution of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces to the United States’ removal of Syria from its sponsors of terrorism list – a top UN official warned the Security Council on Thursday that i
Security Council LIVE: Deadly gang attacks spike in Haiti
Following a deadly spate of gang attacks on civilians in Haiti and amid reports of illicit weapons slipping into the Caribbean country, the Security Council has called an emergency meeting at 3pm (local time) to hear and discuss the latest developments.
How Marlon James Confronted ‘the Story I Was Not Allowed to Live’
With “The Disappearers,” the Booker Prize-winning author has written his most personal novel yet.
Jelly Roll explains political beliefs after Trump roasts: I’m ‘down the middle’
Country music star Jelly Roll defended his political beliefs during his final hosting appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Thursday night, responding to widespread criticism from President Trump supporters.
Security Council LIVE: Civilian suffering grows in Russia-Ukraine war
As spiralling drone and missile attacks on civilians in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war continue, top UN officials told the Security Council on Monday that every diplomatic effort must work towards a full, immediate and unconditional ceasefire.
Melissa Chiu, new director of the Guggenheim Museum, talks about the role of culture in a time of turmoil
Melissa Chiu, longtime director of the Smithsonian’s Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, announced in April that she would be leaving for a new role as director of New York’s Solomon R.
Watch live: RFK Jr., Rollins tout Trump’s child nutrition agenda
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins will speak Monday at an event outlining the Trump administration’s child nutrition agenda. The two officials are set to discuss new investments and policies tied to the administrati
Culture Clash
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As wars spread, the global food system unravels
A family with four children abandoned its farm in Somalia after armed groups arrived and demanded payments for the right to continue cultivating the land. They walked roughly 100 kilometers to a displacement camp. One of the children died along the way.
Aid reaches hundreds of thousands in Gaza amid severe food insecurity
As hunger deepens across Gaza, humanitarian agencies continue to deliver food and other essential supplies to families in need.
‘The lake is our life’: Protecting a shared lifeline in Uganda
On the shores of Nkondo, in Uganda’s Kikuube district, the day begins before sunrise. Fishers enter the lake to fish, while families around Lake Albert rely on its waters for food, income and daily survival.
Julianna Barwick & Mary Lattimore Announce New Film Score: Hear Three Songs
Earlier this year, Julianna Barwick and Mary Lattimore joined forces to release the collaborative album Tragic Magic .
The Olivia Tremor Control – “Advice From The Oceans”
Last month, Elephant 6 greats the Olivia Tremor Control announced their first new album in 27 years, The Same Place .
Omni Announce Deluxe Deluxe For Its 10th Anniversary: Hear New Song “Coliseum”
Omni burst out of Atlanta a decade ago with Deluxe , a debut album that placed them at the forefront of a post-punk resurgence.
Deep Inside a Spanish Cave, Roman Women May Have Worshipped a Mysterious Goddess
Best known for its Paleolithic art, Valencia’s Cova de les Dones also contains a Roman sanctuary where researchers say women appear to have played an active role in the worship of a female deity
Historical Pollution, Not Current Industrial Emissions, Damaged the World's Largest and Oldest Collection of Ancient Rock Art, Study Suggests
Researchers say that past exposure to sulfur dioxide is likely to blame for the increased porosity of the Murujuga rock art created by the Ngarda-Ngarli people tens of thousands of years ago
Miley Cyrus Pays Tribute to Godmother Dolly Parton: “I Have an Angel by My Side”
“What I KNOW is Dolly would want me to feel it, write a song about it, and then continue on and be strong.”
William Basinski Returns With Solo Piano Album
Listen to an excerpt of the composer’s first solo LP in six years, Passing the Cup of Sorrows
David Byrne Announces New Concert Film Who Is the Sky?
It’s directed by The Brutalist’s Brady Corbet and shot on 70mm
Frost Children Remix Underscores’ “The Peace”
The reworked U track arrives alongside a new song, “Unlimited Love”
AZ Chike and Tyler, the Creator Reenact Napoleon Dynamite, Sinners in New Video
“Look Like My Mama,” a collaborative single from Chike’s forthcoming album, gets a cinematic clip
Listen to Floating Points’ New Album, a Ballet Score About Pandora’s Box
“Pandora’s about bringing hell to Earth,” says Sam Shepherd. “She really represents curiosity and change”
U2 Cover the Pogues’ “Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah”
It’s the latest offering from an upcoming Shane MacGowan tribute album
Ice Spice and Lil Yachty Link Up for New Song “Out My Face (My Baby)”
The beat-switching track also gets a bifurcated video directed by Yachty himself
Skaiwater Just Dropped a New Album
The surprise Femme Fatale is available to stream now
Watch Cardi B Have a Very New York Summer in “Ah Ha” Video
It’s her first single since 2025’s Am I the Drama?
The 8 Best Tasting Game Birds I’ve Ever Eaten
The author has hunted (and eaten) all over the continent. These are his favorite game birds The post The 8 Best Tasting Game Birds I’ve Ever Eaten appeared first on Outdoor Life .
Mike D thought making music was behind him. Then came 'Thank You'
His first solo album finds the Beastie Boys rapper making music with his sons and embracing the unpredictability of collaboration.
Prince's estate releases posthumous album, 'Timeless'
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with music journalist Alan Light about the posthumous release of a new Prince album, "Timeless"
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Took a Call From Donald Trump in the Middle of an All-Hands
The unexpected interruption came hours before the president wrote a congratulatory post on Truth Social about the company’s most recent earnings report.
Why Food Keeps Making Everybody Sick This Summer
While Trump administration cuts have contributed to the epidemic of foodborne illnesses this summer, there are also deeper issues that make the American food supply chain susceptible to parasites and bacteria outbreaks.
22 best-performing stocks of August, as the software industry continues its recovery
The energy and technology sectors did well in August, while Moderna’s stock was the best performer by a wide margin.
Kacey Musgraves Honors Dolly Parton with Two-Song Tribute in Boston
Musgraves paired the songs with a slideshow and reflected on Parton's generosity, humanitarian work, and legacy beyond music. Kacey Musgraves Honors Dolly Parton with Two-Song Tribute in Boston Alex Krinsky
Three Days of Hot Dogs, Boutiques, and Football for an Ohio State Buckeyes Game Weekend
Columbus is always evolving.
Three Days of Barbecue, Swimming Holes, and Football for a UT Longhorns Game Weekend
As cities go, Austin is a bit of a chameleon.
The Dinner Party Has Left the Building
A few months ago, a small group gathered for a picnic during a retreat in upstate New York.
Briefing Chat: How Dolly Parton left her mark on science
Nature, Published online: 28 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02732-w Nature reporters discuss the country-music icon's advocacy for vaccines and public health — plus, promising trial results for an mRNA cancer therapy.
Pop Art Pioneer, Wrestler, Author—Rosalyn Drexler Was Ultimate Multi-Hyphenate
A new exhibition at Garth Greenan Gallery celebrates the life and work of this extraordinary, varied artist.
Deadly floods cause widespread destruction in China, Nepal
Severe flooding in the Tibet autonomous region of China and Nepal caused widespread destruction and mounting death tolls, UN agencies reported on Wednesday as aid efforts deployed to help provide emergency assistance.
More health workers, stronger systems: Africa’s new ambitious goal
Facing a projected shortage of more than six million health professionals by 2035, African countries are stepping up efforts to strengthen their workforce, with a new decade-long plan announced on Wednesday during a meeting of health ministers in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Rohingyas in Myanmar suffering ‘heartbreaking’ misery and cruelty
Members of the minority ethnic Rohingya Muslim group in Myanmar are “suffering, misery, and cruelty on multiple levels and across the country that is heartbreaking,” according to the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.
One million children in Afghanistan face deadly malnutrition
Some 3.7 million children in Afghanistan are suffering from wasting, one of the most dangerous forms of malnutrition, with around one million currently battling the most severe, life-threatening form of the condition.
Haiti ramps up the fight against gangs in the capital, but violence spreads elsewhere
The killings in Kenscoff began late Sunday, when armed men descended on the farming community in the hills overlooking Haiti’s capital, setting homes ablaze and attacking residents. By Monday, bodies lay in the streets and survivors were searching for missing relatives.
Explainer: UN peace operations work to create, preserve peace
Supporting the first democratic elections after brutal civil wars in Mozambique and Cambodia.
Red Sea nations step up maritime cooperation as regional threats grow
From piracy and migrant smuggling to disruptions affecting global shipping routes, countries bordering one of the world’s busiest waterways are seeking closer cooperation to stay ahead of fast-evolving maritime threats.
Land models sprout as degradation threatens billions of livelihoods
Promising efforts to restore degraded land are now in the spotlight at a time when 40 per cent of the world’s land currently faces degradation and drought, threatening the livelihoods of over three billion people, the head of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) sa
Shock and devastation remain, a day after Himalayan flood disaster
Amid reports that hundreds of people are still missing in Nepal and China after a floodwater surge slammed into towns and villages on Wednesday, aid teams have been working to reach communities cut off by the disaster.
UN chief condemns ‘indifference’ as Ebola cases mount in DR Congo
The Ebola Bundibugyo outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) requires “urgent” action and funding to rein in its alarming spread, the UN Secretary-General told reporters at UN Headquarters on Thursday.
Lebanon: Civilian risks grow as military activity continues, UN says
Damaged roads, disrupted services and ongoing military activity continue to put civilians at risk in south Lebanon as strikes between Israeli forces and Hezbollah continue, according to the UN’s peacekeeping mission in the country (UNIFIL).
After Israeli seizure of Kalandia training centre, UNRWA warns of impact on youth
The seizure of a vocational training centre in occupied East Jerusalem has left hundreds of Palestinian young people without access to skills and training that could help shape their futures.
Risks of child recruitment by armed groups rise in post-quake Colombia
The recent earthquake in Colombia could increase the risk of child recruitment by armed groups in Chocó and Valle del Cauca, where thousands of children remain out of school in areas already affected by conflict, the UN warned on Friday.
‘Immense impact’ of Nepal flood disaster highlighted as casualties mount
The impact of the deadly flood in Nepal has been described as “immense” as the authorities there confirm that 538 bodies have been recovered from the disaster-stricken area.
WHO reports more than 3,200 attacks on Ukraine’s healthcare system since full-scale invasion
Since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, 3,205 attacks on healthcare facilities have been carried out, World Health Organization (WHO) Representative for Ukraine Jarno Habicht reported on Friday following fresh overnight strikes.
As the Himalayas melt, deadly floods become the new normal
A day before a wall of ice, rock and muddy water tore through Himalayan valleys along the Nepal-China border, Dipesh Chapagain was discussing with a colleague just how devastating such a disaster could be.
Four children killed as separate attacks in Gaza destroy aid supplies
Israeli attacks killed four children and destroyed humanitarian aid supplies in what turned out to be a deadly week in war-ravaged Gaza, the UN emergency relief agency, OCHA, said on Friday.
Rising seas, rising stakes: What increasing sea levels mean to humanity
The ocean is rising faster now than at any point in recorded history. The impacts are already being felt and the threats are growing.
Half Japanese’s David Fair Has Died
David Fair, co-founder of the influential long-running experimental rock band Half Japanese, has died.
Dazy Announces MAXIMUMBLASTSUPERLOUD Vol. 2 Comp With Seven New Songs: Hear “Beat Change”
Richmond rock 'n' roller James Goodson is a music publicist and, full disclosure, an occasional show buddy of mine.
Never too early for a hot seat: Which coaches could be in line for big job openings
After an unprecedented cycle of changes, what can we expect in 2026?
Michael Florio predicts this year's fantasy football 'league winners'
Highlighting players with breakout potential who could lead fantasy managers to titles in 2026.
Democrats found their border message. ICE is another story.
They’re trying to balance a base furious at ICE with swing voters wary of abolishing the agency — a divide that could influence the midterms and the party’s path in 2028.
Pakistan squad, management set for overhaul after Lord's defeat
Imam and Rizwan are set to be sent home and there is speculation that Pakistan's white-ball coach Hesson might take over from Sarfaraz
Indonesia opt to bowl in maiden Asia Cup appearance
These two teams will be facing each other for the first time in international cricket.
Mayank Agarwal joins Durham for remainder of County Championship
Former India Test batter heads to Chester-le-Street as replacement for David Bedingham
Trescothick sees parallels with 2005 attack as England seamers gel
Interim coach plans to roll out same foursome at Edgbaston in bid to be ruthless against Pakistan
Durham win in six balls to extend Division Two dominance
Potts hits winning runs as table-toppers complete ten-wicket win on fourth morning
Unchanged Namibia bowl; Zimbabwe bring in Masakadza for Cremer
This is the 17th meeting between the two closely matched sides, with Namibia in a position of slight advantage
Thailand bowl; India hand T20I debut to Pratika Rawal
Thailand's stand-in captain Putthawong hoped to keep India to a score of 120 in Dubai
Sri Lanka lose Women's Champions Trophy hosting rights
The inaugural six-team event will be played at a different venue in the same window, and it is likely to be held in India
Sharma rattles Derbyshire but Middlesex thwarted despite innings forfeit
20-year-old quick claims four wickets to give visitors outside chance of forcing a victory
Foakes digs deep to salvage vital draw for Surrey
Essex pay for lost day to rain as wicketkeeper grinds to safety with rearguard century
Stone takes five to give Notts the honours in inevitable draw
Warwickshire routed in first innings as key clash turns into hunt for bonus points
Swanepoel gives Worcestershire a chance before rain has final say
Allround efforts from South African leave Lancashire grateful for more rain
Vasconcelos, McSweeney hundreds seal stalemate
Rain prevents any prospect of a result as runs are piled up at Wantage Road
Sides content to draw after third-day washout
Stalemate consolidates Somerset's spot among Division One leaders while keeping Sussex in the race
Toby Albert fifty fails to ease Hampshire frustration
Visitors, in sight of a win to support survival claims, have Glamorgan struggling in run chase before weather intervenes
India shrug off middle-order collapse to post big win
India lost eight wickets for 46 runs and could only post 159 for 9 despite Shafali's strong start, but bundled Thailand out for 65
Abbas: 'Everyone is worried' as Pakistan's grim run of form is extended
Despite improvements, particularly with the ball, from Headingley, lack of competitiveness persists
Pakistan send seven players home and bring in Hesson to coach Test side
Five uncapped players have been added to the squad in England along with Saim Ayub and Abdullah Fazal