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France, Germany firm up ties on alliance anniversary amid Ukraine strains
French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hold a press conference following a Franco-German joint cabinet meeting as part of the celebration of the 60th anniversary of the signing of the Elysee Treaty, to seal reconciliation between France and West Germany, 18 years after the Second World War at the presidential Elysee Palace in Paris on January 22, 2023.
Scholz and Macron celebrate 60 years of Elysee Treaty DW 01/22/2023
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz met with his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, in Paris on Sunday to mark 60 years since the signing of the Elysee Treaty.Speaking at the Sorbonne University, Germany's Scholz said the future of Europe rested on the "driving force" of Paris and Berlin."The German-French engine is a machine for compromise well oiled, but from time to time also loud and marked by hard work," the German chancellor said.
Macron will not seek Algeria's forgiveness' for colonialism
Macron has prodded and soothed over the French occupation throughout his political career.President Emmanuel Macron says he will not ask forgiveness from Algeria for French colonisation, but hopes to continue working towards reconciliation with his counterpart, Abdelmajid Tebboune.It's not up to me to ask forgiveness, that's not what this is about, that word would break all of our ties, he said in an interview for Le Point magazine, published late on Wednesday.
Declaration of Arbroath to go on show for first time in 18 years
The Declaration of Arbroath, one of the most significant documents in Scottish history, will go on public display this weekend for the first time in 18 years.The letter, written in the 14th century to assert Scotland's right to independence, will be unveiled at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh on Saturday.
King inspired' by church's care for poor and refugees
The King has said he is inspired by the way the Church of Scotland and other faith communities have provided care to the poor and asylum seekers.A letter from Charles was read out at the church's general assembly gathering in Edinburgh, the first time this has happened since the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
The Supreme Court of Canada has upheld the Trudeau government's Indigenous child welfare law, affirming Indigenous Peoples' jurisdiction over child and family services.
The law represents a significant step forward on the path to reconciliation and recognizes rights protected by the Aboriginal rights section of Canada's Constitution. [ more ]
North Korea appears to demolish 'reunification arch' as Kim Jong Un dimissed ties with South
North Korea has torn down a monument symbolizing reconciliation with South Korea after Kim Jong Un announced the abandonment of peaceful unification goals.
North Korea also fired several cruise missiles into waters off its western coast. [ more ]
Arlington National Cemetery Will Begin Removing Confederate Memorial
A Confederate Memorial is being removed from Arlington National Cemetery, part of a militarywide effort to take down Confederate symbols.
The memorial has been criticized for its sanitized depiction of slavery, while some Republicans argue that it represents reconciliation and national unity. [ more ]
Frank T. Griswold III, Bridge-Building Bishop, Dies at 85
Bishop Frank T. Griswold III, who as the chief primate and pastor of the Episcopal Church in America defied a threatened schism in 2003 by presiding in a bulletproof vest at the ordination of the denomination's first openly gay bishop, died on March 5 in Philadelphia.He was 85.His death, in a hospital, was caused by respiratory failure, his daughter Eliza Griswold said.
Indigenous advisory council for CN resigns, says railway won't accept responsibility | CBC News
The Indigenous Advisory Council of Canadian National Railway Co. has resigned due to the company's failure to acknowledge past wrongs and follow reconciliation recommendations.
Council co-chairs Murray Sinclair and Roberta Jamieson state that CN must accept its past and commit to change led by Indigenous business leaders in order to improve its relationship with Indigenous Peoples. [ more ]
Ontario First Nations leaders say federal government's carbon tax is discriminatory | CBC News
Ontario First Nations leaders are asking the Federal Court to exempt their communities from the federal carbon tax, calling it unfair and discriminatory.
The First Nations argue that the carbon tax is leaving their communities worse off than others in Canada, breaching the principles of reconciliation. [ more ]
Lualdi's design process opens up "creative possibilities with materials and textures"
Promotion: Italian door brand Lualdi says that 2023 marks a new focus in its design process as it aims to create products with experimental combinations of textures and materials.Lualdi shifted its design philosophy in a bid to create new door aesthetics by exploring the creative use and combination of traditional materials, such as wood, fabric, glass and aluminium.
Selldorf Architects to lead Art Gallery of Ontario's seventh expansion
Selldorf Architects, Diamond Schmitt and Two Row Architect have released designs for a gallery to be added to the complex of buildings at the Art Gallery of Ontario in Toronto.The design incorporates a brand-new building on top of a pre-existing parking lot, next to the Frank Gehry-designed 2008 expansion.
In burned-out groves of giant sequoias, crews plant seeds of hope. Will they survive?
The worker stabbed the loamy soil with a hoe dag, dropped in a delicate sequoia seedling and tamped the dirt tight around it.As he moved on to the next spot, and then the next, the hillside of the Alder Creek Grove slowly filled with small clumps of green needles.Without this planting, naturalists worry giant sequoias will never grow on this charred hillside again.
Our hopes were so high': the women who caught the mood of the Good Friday deal look back, 25 years on
1. The Good Friday Agreement of 1998 served as a historic milestone in the Northern Ireland peace process, leading to a reduction of violence and a power-sharing government.
2. The agreement was supported by a wide range of people, including women in both Catholic and Protestant communities who worked to build bridges and promote peace.
3. 25 years on, the Good Friday Agreement has shown that a lasting peace can be achieved when people come together and are willing to take risks for the [ more ]
Legacy Bill not fit for purpose and must be stopped, warns Baroness O'Loan
The former police ombudsman for Northern Ireland has said the UK Government is trying to force through a legacy Bill which is not fit for purpose.The Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill, which had its final committee sitting in the House of Lords last week, would provide immunity for people accused of crimes during the Troubles, as long as they co-operate with a new truth recovery body known as the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery (ICRIR).
Taoiseach looks forward to welcoming King to Ireland as he attends coronation
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said he looks forward to hosting the King in Ireland.Mr Varadkar and Irish president Michael D Higgins are attending the coronation service in Westminster Abbey in London.They also attended a reception at Buckingham Palace on Friday and spoke to Charles and members of the UK Government.
Politicians must fulfil promise of Good Friday Agreement, Taoiseach says
Politicians must fulfil the promise of the Good Friday Agreement to deliver reconciliation not just peace, the Taoiseach has said.Leo Varadkar spoke about the unfinished legacy of the 1998 accord as he reflected on the upcoming 25th anniversary of the settlement that largely ended the conflict in Northern Ireland.
Unjust' to impose custodial sentence on veteran over Troubles death, court told
Imposing a custodial sentence on a former soldier found guilty of killing a man at an army checkpoint in Northern Ireland more than 30 years ago would be unjust and unfair, a court has heard.In November, David Jonathan Holden, 53, was convicted of the manslaughter of Aidan McAnespie in February 1988.
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights concerned at proposed NI legacy Bill
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has said the UK Government's Northern Ireland legacy bill must adequately ensure respect for the rights of victims, survivors and their families.Volker Turk said the draft legislation as it stands appears to be incompatible with the UK's international human rights obligations.
Legacy Bill changes not some great cover-up', Government minister insists
Proposed changes to a controversial Government Bill on the legacy of the Northern Ireland Troubles are not about covering up state wrongdoing, a minister has insisted.Lord Caine, the Northern Ireland Office (NIO) minister who tabled the amendments, acknowledged the draft legislation was very challenging for victims of the conflict but he urged them to give the proposals fair wind.
8 Words And Phrases Parents Should Say On Repeat To Their Kids
Children learn how to be people by watching and listening to their parents, which means that parents write and rewrite the social contract one decision or statement at a time.That's a lot of pressure, so it pays to have a strategy - or, to go one better, a list of words and phrases that parents shouldn't say to their kid, and a list of words to say all the time.
Giant canopy shelters Sydney Plaza by Adjaye Associates and Daniel Boyd
A giant canopy that filters light through circular openings covers this public plaza in Sydney, which Ghanaian-British architect David Adjaye's studio has created with artist Daniel Boyd.Named the Sydney Plaza & Community Building, the project aims to highlight the site's heritage, which was once the land of the Eora nation - a group of Aboriginal Australians.
Being laid off is a shock - even if you see it coming.If you're eligible for severance pay, you might feel okay for a while, but there may come a point when you need to take a job outside of your profession to pay the bills (maybe in retail, food service, or hospitality).But landing a job outside of your industry can still move your career forward.
Charles and Camilla announce first royal tour as king and queen consort
Charles and Camilla have booked the first royal tour of their time as the United Kingdom's king and queen consort.The "first state visit of the new reign" will take Charles and Camilla to France and Germany from March 26 to March 31, Buckingham Palace announced Friday."The visit will celebrate Britain's relationship with France and Germany, marking our shared histories, culture and values," the palace noted in its announcement.
Charles and Camilla announce first royal tour as king and queen consort
Charles and Camilla have booked the first royal tour of their time as the United Kingdom's king and queen consort.The "first state visit of the new reign" will take Charles and Camilla to France and Germany from March 26 to March 31, Buckingham Palace announced Friday."The visit will celebrate Britain's relationship with France and Germany, marking our shared histories, culture and values," the palace noted in its announcement.
React Fragments: Unlocking Seamless Grouping of Elements in React Components
React, the popular JavaScript library for building user interfaces, offers numerous features to enhance the development experience.One such feature is React Fragments, which can greatly improve code organization and performance.In this blog, we will delve into the world of React Fragments, exploring why they are essential, how they surpass alternative solutions, and the various ways we can leverage them in our projects.
React: What is Fiber Architecture and How Does it Work?
React Fiber - source: https://images.indepth.dev/images/2020/10/Inside-Fiber_-in-depth-overview-1.pngAs you may know already, one of the critical aspects of React is its ability to manage state and render changes efficiently.To make this possible, React makes use of a virtual DOM and a unidirectional data flow.
Succession': 5 Questions We Have Heading Into the Finale
With few exceptions, the hit HBO series Succession has followed the Seinfeld model of no hugging, no learning, as the ultra-privileged Roy siblings seek to replace their late father, Logan (Brian Cox), at the top of the Waystar Royco media empire.For some reason despite their narcissism, recklessness and stunning lack of personal growth we really care about what happens to them and their lackeys anyway.
Calm Sage - Your Guide to Mental and Emotional Well-being
Friend or Foe? Signs of Fake Friends And How to Move On
One of the things I've always looked up to in my life has been my relationship with my family and then later on, with my friends.I'm not above admitting that the person I am today is because of the people I have labeled as my friends.But this journey of creating bonds and finding my chosen family was not easy.
Just how well does Britain's King Charles III speak German?
Germans love a foreign guest who can speak German even just a little bit.Unlike some other countries, where it might take a lot more fluency to impress your hosts, a few words of greeting in German are often likely to go a long way with Germans.King Charles, known to speak German with some fluency, clearly understood this after arriving in Berlin for his first state visit as King.
King hails special bond' between UK and Germany in address to Bundestag
The King has celebrated the special bond between the UK and Germany as he became the first British monarch to address the Bundestag during his historic state visit to the country.Speaking in both German and English, Charles said he could hardly begin to express the pride he felt in the relationship between the two countries and spoke fondly of his cherished family ties to Germany.
With the smooth perreo of TQG,' Shakira and Karol G go after their exes
The mourning is over.The fury is gone.But before moving on, we'll leave one last message, a smooth summation.Thus two women come together to settle accounts with their celebrity exes: on Friday Colombians Karol G and Shakira released their widely promoted song TQG.The collaboration combines music with gossip and pop-feminist sisterhood.
Karol G and Romeo Santos's Sensual Goodbye, and 12 More New Songs
Two Latin pop songwriters who thrive on breakup drama Karol G, from Colombia, and Romeo Santos, a stadium-scale headliner from the Bronx with Dominican and Puerto Rican roots arrange a last tryst in X Si Volvemos.Karol G points out No funcionamos We don't work and We're a disaster in love, but she admits, In bed we understand each other.
Colombia's Peace-Whisperer Makes Plenty of Enemies
CARTAGENA, Colombia For a champion of peace, Leyner Palacios faces a lot death threats.The latest menacing message came in February, when Mr. Palacios, 47, was warned he had 12 hours to leave the region where he was born on Colombia's Pacific Coast, and to never come back.The last time he had received a similar warning, in March 2020, one of his bodyguards was killed.
Kenzaburo Oe, Nobel Laureate and Critic of Postwar Japan, Dies at 88
Kenzaburo Oe, a Nobel laureate whose intense novels and defiant politics challenged a modern Japanese culture that he found morally vacant and dangerously tilted toward the same mind-set that led to catastrophe in World War II, died on March 3.He was 88.His publisher, Kodansha, announced the death on Monday.
Police investigate fire at Our Lady of Guadalupe shrine
Des Plaines police are investigating an early Tuesday morning fire at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe as possible arson.The blaze affected an outdoor chapel, art and statues, as well as the plaza area, according to a statement from the shrine.Police officers responded to reports of a fire at the Catholic shrine, 1170 N. River Road, shortly after 2:30 a.m.
Review: Pulling Back the Curtain on The Magic Flute' at the Met
The lights were still on in the auditorium and audience members were still milling about in the aisles when the orchestra struck up the overture to Mozart's Die Zauberflote at the Metropolitan Opera House on Friday evening.The director Simon McBurney wasn't trying to chastise anyone for being inattentive.
Danielle DowlingReporting on the arts The Bridgerton franchise explores the back story of one of its characters in the prequel Queen Charlotte, which is loosely based on the real-life 18th-century British monarch.Here's more on that show and other entertainment highlights this weekend It was permission to really fantasize about telling the story of the character I was most fascinated by, and that was an easy jumping off point for me, the Bridgerton creator Shonda Rhimes says of Queen Charlotte.
'Crossings' Continues Deann Borshay Liem's Career-Spanning Korea Project | KQED
Crossings deftly recounts the group's step-by-step adjustments to the obstacles thrown at them.While it's tempting to laugh at diplomatic and political absurdity, the respective governments were not amused by Women Cross DMZ's symbolic gambit to temporarily erase the border between North and South Korea.
'Succession' Review: Episode 6 Shakes Things Up with an Unforgettable Investor Day
"Living+" is enough to make you lose faith in capitalism, but confidence in "Succession" remains as high as Kendall's imaginary clouds.[Editor's Note: The following review contains spoilers for "Succession" Season 4, Episode 6, "Living+."]Shiv is sitting in the chair.
Ex-lord chief justice of Northern Ireland appointed to chair truth recovery body
Former lord chief justice of Northern Ireland Sir Declan Morgan has been chosen to chair the truth recovery body that the British Government hopes will deal with Northern Ireland's past.The body forms a key part of the British Government's legacy Bill, which is passing through Parliament despite strong opposition from Northern Ireland's political parties, the Irish government, victims' groups and Amnesty International.
Government tackled over clinging to obnoxious' Northern Ireland legacy Bill
The Government has been challenged over it clinging to obnoxious plans dealing with Northern Ireland's troubled past.Noting other legislation had been dumped by the Tory administration, former DUP deputy leader Lord Dodds of Duncairn questioned its continued commitment to the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill, which was unwanted and unloved.
Game-changing' amendments planned for NI legacy Bill, says Heaton-Harris
A number of game-changing amendments are set to be tabled to a controversial Government Bill for dealing with Northern Ireland's troubled past, the Secretary of State has said.The Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill will have its final committee sitting in the House of Lords on Thursday.
'Red Memory' aims to profile people shaped by China's Cultural Revolution
China should be a reporter's dream: more than one billion people, a rich history, and extraordinary linguistic and cultural diversity.And yet China-reporting these days resists the profile.Rarely do journalists based there get enough material to write up convincingly full-bodied portraits.There are obvious obstacles to reporting that humanizes, such as the constant surveillance and the threat of state retaliation taken against foreign and Chinese reporters.
A collection of rare centuries-old jewelry returns to Cambodia
This photo released by the Union Youth Federations of Cambodia (UYFC), shows jewelry on display at a room of Latchford family in London on Feb. 14, 2023.AP PHNOM PENH, Cambodia A spectacular collection of centuries-old Cambodian jewelry has been returned to the Southeast Asian country, the latest treasures to be retrieved from the estate of well-known antiquities collector and dealer Douglas Latchford, who was accused of buying and selling looted artifacts.
'Return to Seoul' is a funny, melancholy film that will surprise you start to finish
Park Ji-min stars as a young woman who was raised by adoptive parents in France in Return to Seoul.Sony In his great novel If on a Winter's Night a Traveler, Italo Calvino makes a whimsical list of the many different kinds of books.One of them is called "Books Read Before Being Written" -- meaning they're so predictable you know every beat in advance.
Iran's president lands in Syria for rare meeting with Assad
People drive under a poster with pictures of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, left, and Syrian President Bashar Assad with Arabic that reads, "Welcome," in Damascus, Syria, Wednesday, May 3, 2023.Iraninan President Raisi landed in Damascus Wednesday on the first visit by an Iranian head of state to the war-wracked country in over a decade.
China's Xi welcomes Saudi-Iranian thaw in Middle East DW 03/29/2023
18 minutes ago18 minutes ago Chinese President Xi Jinping stressed the importance of his country's ties to Saudi Arabia.It was his first official reaction to the China-brokered pact between longtime Middle East rivals Iran and Saudi Arabia.Chinese President Xi Jinping has hailed what he described as the easing of tensions in the Middle East during a call with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman after Saudi Arabia and Iran agreed to restore diplomatic ties earlier in Beijing.
Report: Bayern Munich's Julian Nagelsmann and Manuel Neuer meet to hash out alleged friction
According to a report from Sport Bild journalist Christian Falk (as captured by @iMiaSanMia), Bayern Munich manager Julian Nagelsmann and team captain Manuel Neuer met to clear up any misunderstandings.If true, it appears that the two parties have been able to work past any of their differences, which have been detailed extensively by the German media of late:
The first step towards reconciliation between Manuel Neuer and Julian Nagelsmann has been made.
King Charles to make first state visits to France and Germany
The king will make his first state visits to France and Germany, Buckingham Palace has confirmed.King Charles and Camilla, the queen consort, will travel to Paris and continue to Berlin during a six-day visit which begins on 26 March.The king will be the first British monarch to give a speech to senators and national assembly members from France's senate chamber and the first to address German politicians from the Bundestag.
The historic partnership has been under pressure from Russia's invasion of Ukraine and broader tectonic shifts.But in a speech at the capital's Sorbonne University, Scholz said upholding strong ties was key for the continent.The future, like the past, rests on cooperation between both our countries as the driving force of a united Europe, he said.
Victims protest outside NIO calling for controversial Legacy Bill to be ditched
Relatives whose loved ones were killed in Northern Ireland's Troubles staged a protest in Belfast ahead of the latest debate on controversial legislation to deal with the past.They gathered outside the Northern Ireland Office in the city centre on Tuesday afternoon urging that the Legacy Bill be scrapped.
Victims group hugely disappointed' as SoS delegated to respond to plea to PM
A victims group said it is hugely disappointed after the Secretary of State was delegated to respond to a direct plea to the Prime Minister to intervene to ensure an inquest into the death of a soldier takes place.DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, UUP leader Doug Beattie and TUV leader Jim Allister wrote a joint letter to Rishi Sunak about Corporal James Elliott.
King Charles to lay wreath to German victims of wartime air raids
King Charles will this week become the first British monarch to lay a wreath to the German victims of allied air raids in the second world war.The move is a departure from his mother's handling of the historically sensitive subject on previous royal visits to the country.At the end of his first state visit as monarch, Charles III is scheduled on Friday to visit Hamburg's St Nikolai memorial, a 12th-century church severely damaged during Operation Gomorrah in July 1943 and since preserved in its ruined state to commemorate its victims.
Troubles legacy approach cannot be imposed on Northern Ireland Labour
Ministers have faced calls to take a different approach to plans to reconcile the Troubles, if Northern Ireland's political parties continue to oppose the proposals.Labour claimed that plans laid out in the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill cannot be imposed on Northern Ireland.
Books Estrangement and reconciliation in an Italian-American family: Ann Napolitano's new novel, "Hello Beautiful," is about loving each other just as we are.NPR's Scott Simon talks to her about it.Copyright 2023 NPR.All rights reserved.Visit our website terms of use and permissions pages at www.npr.org for further information.
Photo by James Yarema on Unsplash Have you ever heard the term virtual DOM and wondered what it means?If you're like many React developers, you might have a general idea that virtual DOM is an important part of how React works, but you don't really understand how it's built and how it works at the lowest level.
A year of war has been battle of online narratives Ukrainian media specialist
A Ukrainian media specialist has praised social media as a great platform to tell the truth amid dangerous Russian narratives circulating online, and described why there is less humour in her country's effort to cope than there was in the early months of war.Valeria Kovtun, 25, is the head of Filter, a Ukrainian government-backed project launched in 2021 to promote media literacy.
This is a deep dive - THIS IS NOT a beginner-friendly post.If you're looking to learn Million.js,try the quickstart (opens in a new tab) instead.This post is aimed at experienced programmers that want to deep dive into React and Million.jsinternals.AIDEN BAI (opens in a new tab) MAY 1 2023A little over four years ago, Rich Harris released Virtual DOM is pure overhead (opens in a new tab) , analyzing the performance of traditional virtual DOM manipulation.[0]
Ukraine live updates: Xi to visit Putin in Russia, in first trip since Ukraine war
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping attend a gala in 2019 in Moscow to mark 70 years of diplomatic relations between Russia and China.(Sergei Ilnitsky/AFP/Getty Images)Listen Article As Chinese leader Xi Jinping embarks on a state visit to Moscow billed by Beijing as a peace mission, officials in Western capitals are eyeing the trip for signs it could exacerbate global tensions, providing Russian President Vladimir Putin with a morale boost and a tacit endorsement of his brutal invasion of Ukraine.
Montenegro goes to the polls as president seeks re-election
If no presidential candidate secures more than 50 percent of votes, a second round of voting will take place next month.Voters in Montenegro are casting ballots in a presidential election marked by political turmoil and uncertainty over whether the small NATO member state in the Balkans will unblock its bid to join the European Union or instead seek to improve ties with Serbia and Russia.
Poland ups pressure to send German-made tanks to Ukraine
The historic partnership has been under pressure from Russia's invasion of Ukraine and broader tectonic shifts.But in a speech at the capital's Sorbonne University, Scholz said upholding strong ties was key for the continent.The future, like the past, rests on cooperation between both our countries as the driving force of a united Europe, he said.
France, Germany firm up ties as European driving force'
The historic partnership has been under pressure from Russia's invasion of Ukraine and broader tectonic shifts.But in a speech at the capital's Sorbonne University, Scholz said upholding strong ties was key for the continent.The future, like the past, rests on cooperation between both our countries as the driving force of a united Europe, he said.
Cambridge's Trinity College to examine its links to slavery
Trinity College Cambridge is recruiting an academic to investigate its links to slavery in a newly created fellowship.The University of Cambridge college will appoint an academic to the four-year role to consider the ways Trinity may have benefited from slavery through fees or gifts from students, and from college investments.
Bill Clinton to visit Belfast for anniversary of Good Friday Agreement
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Former US president Bill Clinton is to visit Belfast to attend an international conference to mark the 25th Anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement at Queen's University.
Activists urge UN Security Council to refer Myanmar to court
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Human rights activists urged the U.N. Security Council on Monday to refer Myanmar's military rulers to the International Criminal Court and urged neighboring Southeast Asian countries to support the opposition pro-democracy movement.
You can see why Harry dislikes the tabloid press but they didn't cause Diana's death
Watching Prince Harry emoting to interviewer Tom Bradby for more than an hour and 40 minutes it was impossible not to feel sympathy.Happy Valley was on BBC1 on Sunday evening while Unhappy Harry was on ITV, sitting in an agreeable room in his spacious home in California, speaking of his life's mission to curb the British press, a crusade which he was convinced the whole world would share.
Rihanna's Big-Reveal Halftime Show Is Already Widely Debated. Many Missed the Point.
After a nearly four-year performing hiatus, giving birth to her first child, and a seven-year drought since releasing her last album, Rihanna finally returned to the stage to perform the Super Bowl 57 halftime show.The run-up to the performance saw breathless debates: Will she use the moment to finally release new music?
Shakira, Justin Timberlake and other artists who vented their rage in song
MUSIC Columns Opinion articles written in the style of their author.These texts are to be based on verified facts and must be respectful towards people, even though their actions may be criticized.All opinion articles written by individuals from outside the staff of EL PAIS shall feature, along with the author's name (regardless of their greater or lesser renown), a footer stating their office, academic title, political affiliation (if any) and main occupation, or the occupation related to the topic being assessed Shakira | BZRP Music Sessions #53 Skahira, during a musical performance I hate to bug you in the middle of dinner.
Australian Aboriginal art that transports you to another world
Installation view of "Madayin: Eight Decades of Aboriginal Australian Bark Painting From Yirrkala" when it was on display at the Hood Museum of Art in Hanover, N.H. (Robert C. Strong II) Populated by sharks, snakes and kangaroos, but mostly by densely arrayed lines and shapes, the pictures in "Madayin: Eight Decades of Aboriginal Australian Bark Painting From Yirrkala" represent the universe.
Justin Welby: Deal to end war must not treat Russia like Germany in 1919
An end to the war in Ukraine cannot see Russia treated like Germany after the First World War, the Archbishop of Canterbury has warned.Justin Welby, writing in The Daily Telegraph newspaper as Ukraine marks the one-year anniversary of the Russian invasion, also said that Kyiv must not be forced into a Munich Agreement-like compromise, a reference to the doomed settlement that failed to prevent the Second World War.
This deal could have been struck in 2021 but the last thing Brexiters wanted was to get Brexit done | Fintan O'Toole
Is the grievance factory about to shut up shop at last?The Northern Ireland protocol is the last outpost of the once mighty manufacturing empire that produced, in industrial quantities, self-pitying narratives of Britons oppressed by Brussels.Now, perhaps, that assembly line has finally juddered to a halt.
Former Sinn Fein general secretary Rita O'Hare dies aged 80
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Veteran republican Rita O'Hare has died at the age of 80.The Belfast-born activist, who was involved in the early civil rights movement in Northern Ireland, became one of the most high-profile on-the-run republicans during the Troubles, fleeing the region in 1972 having been arrested and bailed in connection with the attempted murder of a soldier.
Bishop who baptised Lilibet was ex-newspaper reporter and Nixon's chief of staff
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The Bishop who christened the Sussexes' daughter Princess Lilibet is a former newspaper reporter who was chief of staff for former US president Richard Nixon.
Mikal Bridges Knew Suns Might Trade Him to Nets for Kevin Durant After Rumors in FA
Sarah Stier/Getty Images Mikal Bridges was happy when Kevin Durant made his original trade request last summer because it allowed him to prepare for the possibility that he could be on the move.Appearing on The Old Man and the Three (starts at 4:30 mark), Bridges explained he was "happy" Durant's trade request was public during the offseason because "it was always in the back of my head" that he might be dealt.
Kirk pilgrimage to South Sudan with Anglican church and Pope gets under way
A historic pilgrimage between the Catholic Church, Church of England and the Church of Scotland to South Sudan officially began on Friday as Pope Francis touched down at Juba Airport.On Friday afternoon, a colourful ceremony greeted the pontiff's plane and moderator of the general assembly of the Church of Scotland, Rt Rev Dr Iain Greenshields, and the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, boarded to greet him.
The 13th, 14th, 15th, and 16th Royal Houses - San Francisco Bay Times
By Kippy Marks- When a candidate campaigns to become a Grand Duke or Grand Duchess, there is always a representation of colors that allows voters to know whom they are voting for.In most cases, candidates will also have a "catchphrase" and a coronation theme for their step-down.Here is a look back at what those were from 1985-1989: 1985-1986 The 13th Royal House of The Fire Crystal and The Ebony StarFormer Grand Duke: Tony Travizo (deceased)Former Grand Duchess: Deena JonesCoronation Theme: "A Russian Fairy Tale" In 1986 this Court was exiled for actions not befitting of a Duke and Duchess.
Veteran convicted of Troubles killing to face sentence hearing
A former soldier found guilty of killing a man at an army checkpoint in Northern Ireland more than 30 years ago will face a sentence hearing later.In November, David Jonathan Holden, 53, was convicted of the manslaughter of Aidan McAnespie in February 1988.He was the first veteran to be found guilty of a historical offence in Northern Ireland since the Good Friday Agreement.
Royals got to get a move on' to reconcile with Harry and Meghan
The royal family has got to get a move on to reconcile with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle before King Charles's coronation in May, Buckingham Palace sources have said.The two sides haven't spoken since before the release of the Duke of Sussex's explosive memoir in which he was critical of his older brother William and his father, King Charles.
Former police officer killed by IRA just months after realising his shop dream
A son has recalled how his father had just realised his childhood dream of opening a shop when he was murdered by the Provisional IRA.John Olphert, 39, was shot dead by at the shop in Londonderry, on January 18, 1983.Speaking ahead of the 40th anniversary of his murder, Mr Olphert's son Mark has challenged those who support the Provisional IRA to explain to him and other bereaved families why they felt the terror campaign was worth it.
Government introduces changes to controversial legacy Bill
The Government has tabled amendments to controversial legislation to deal with the legacy of the Northern Ireland Troubles in an attempt to address concerns raised by victims.One of the changes proposed by the Government would see a proposed new truth recovery body able to conduct criminal investigations where it judges that to be appropriate.
UK and Irish governments urged to convene summit on NI legacy
The UK and Irish governments have been urged to convene a summit on dealing with Northern Ireland's troubled past.Sinn Fein president Mary-Lou McDonald made the call amid strong opposition to controversial draft legacy legislation, which is currently making its way through Parliament.If passed, the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill will offer immunity for Troubles offences in exchange for co-operation with a new truth recovery body.
Everyone has obligation in respect of NI legacy, including Sinn Fein' Martin
The onus is on Sinn Fein as well as the Irish and British governments to reflect on how victims of Northern Ireland's troubled past have been treated, the Irish foreign minister has said.Micheal Martin was responding to a call by Sinn Fein president Mary-Lou McDonald that the two governments should call an urgent summit on dealing with legacy issues.
William quiet about Harry's memoir for family and country', friends say
The Prince of Wales has kept quiet about a string of explosive claims by his brother the Duke of Sussex for the good of his family and the country, friends have said.William will not retaliate because he is dignified and incredibly loyal, one close friend of the pair reportedly told the Sunday Times.
Harry and Meghan may retreat from spotlight for rest of year, says biographer
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex may retreat for the rest of the year as they have both told their sides of the story, the author of a biography on the couple has said.Omid Scobie, co-author of Finding Freedom, said the frankness of Harry's memoir Spare is the result of a man who for all of his life hasn't been able to share a word of it.
I was alone. Abandoned. With only a hundred million in the bank' Spare, digested by John Crace
The sentences were short.Crisp.Like his shirt.Spare.Propulsive.See what I did there?Italics.Random.Italics.And.Punctuation.Why was my heart beating so fast?Was this what Meg really wanted?Why hadn't I brought a coat?Why at Grandpa's funeral?Why so many questions?Relax, I told myself.I'm in the hands of a pro.
Queen quizzed Meghan on Donald Trump during first meeting, says Harry
The Duchess of Sussex was quizzed by the Queen about her opinion of Donald Trump the first time the two women met, her husband has revealed in his controversial memoir.Meghan and Harry's momentous encounter with the late monarch was staged at Royal Lodge, the Duke of York's Berkshire home, but the duchess did not recognise Andrew when he joined them and thought the Queen's son was her assistant.