The National Assembly, where the French prime minister, Francois Bayrou, and his government is expected to lose a vote of confidence on Monday after activating article 49.1 of the country's constitution Photograph: Christophe Petit-Tesson/EPA A circus group performs during the second Africa climate summit, which is being hosted by Ethiopia Photograph: Tiksa Negeri/Reuters Residents including children sit in a rescue boat as they are evacuated during flooding caused by monsoon rains and rising water levels along the Chenab River Photograph: Quratulain Asim/Reuters
Former Supervisor Aaron Peskin is threatening to rile up a June 2026 ballot measure against Mayor Daniel Lurie's family zoning plan, and the union San Francisco Labor Council is joining the fight with him. Critics of Lurie's plan say that it could displace small businesses and rent-controlled tenants across town, and Peskin says that Lurie, like Supervisor Joel Engardio, would enrage Chinese-American voters with this move. [Chronicle]
The Rangeelu Gujarat festival in Roe Green Park aims to celebrate Gujarat's arts and culture, showcasing dance, comedy, and music performances alongside food and art stalls.
Harlow is truly blessed with so many cultural offerings, from the world's only sculpture town, to the wonderful museum, Gibberd Garden and Parndon Mill. Now we must go further and inspire the next generation by making Harlow a capital of culture for the East of England.
The city has such a bounty of world-renowned institutions that it can be hard to know which to visit first: from cutting-edge London exhibitions at the Tate Modern to Hope, the huge skeleton of a blue whale at the Natural History Museum.
In her latest work, Griest engages artists from various disciplines in revealing conversations about the essence of their creativity. They share not just their triumphs, but the sacrifices required to pursue their passions.
Music Director Eun Sun Kim will kick off the concert with the Overture to Leonard Bernstein's Candide before handing the baton to Maestro Robert Mollicone.
"New York City already provides dramatically more funding for artists and arts organizations than the federal government does. So it's a critical time to step up to provide some additional resources to fill in the gaps and to hold on to our values."
Mercury provides invaluable local journalism and arts coverage, vital for Portland's community spirit and culture. Continued support is essential to sustain this resourceful endeavor.
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield is leading a lawsuit against President Trump, claiming that the imposition of tariffs requires congressional approval, not unilateral action by the President.