All the Ukrainian-born PoWs we interviewed came from areas occupied since 2014 and almost all joined the Russian army voluntarily. But one man from Donetsk region told us he had been forced to fight. His eyes darted around as he talked, unsure who he could trust. One official tally, citing “intelligence”, suggests more than 50,000
GRAMADO, Brazil — As the first edition of the Residency for Young Filmmakers wrapped on Aug. 19, the Gramado Film Festival has decided to continue the program with a second edition set to take place at its 2027 edition and that the Residency would become a permanent initiative at Gramado, Rosa Helena Volk, president of
England all-rounder Sam Curran has been ruled out of the remainder of the English season with a groin injury, ending his hopes of a potential Test comeback this summer. Surrey’s Curran, 28, last played a Test in 2021 but had been considered for a recall for the series against Pakistan as England look to balance
A former Zambian minister was killed in last week’s raid by security forces on a house linked to opposition leader Brian Mundubile a day after the presidential election, the authorities have said. A police spokesman said Mutotwe Kafwaya was fatally wounded by law enforcement officers during what officials have described as an exchange of fire
Kaleigh and Cody Brendle spend time together at their parents’ New Jersey home before Kaleigh’s move across the country for law school. They say they have helped each other navigate life as two blind people. Claire Harbage/NPR hide caption toggle caption Claire Harbage/NPR Catch up on what you missed with our Education newsletter, sent weekly.
PINGYAO PREMIERE The Pingyao International Film Festival will mark its 10th edition with a run set for Sept. 24–30, at the Pingyao Festival Palace in Shanxi Province. Founded in 2017 by director Jia Zhangke, the festival spans four programs: Screening, Market, Cultivation and Academics. The Screening slate will include Crouching Tigers, dedicated to emerging directors’
