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Media: Trump's team would like Zelenskyy to wear suit for Oval Office meeting
The White House has asked Ukrainian officials whether President Volodymyr Zelenskyy would wear a suit to his meeting with US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office on 18 August. Zelenskyy’s clothing had become an issue during his previous Oval...

Prague becomes a hotspot for American film students
Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, is home to some of the most reputable film universities in the world. It is generally free of charge to study in Prague at a public university − regardless of one’s nationality − provided the program is...

Building Tomorrow: Major Investment Transforming Warsaw R-IX Education
Ethan Holder The sounds of construction echo through the hallways of Warsaw R-IX School District, but they're not just noise—they're the sounds of progress. As hammers pound and saws buzz, a comprehensive transformation is taking shape that will...

Dominican artist Mario Dávalos to exhibit and in Warsaw
Image: Mario Dávalos Santo Domingo.- Renowned Dominican artist Mario Dávalos, known for his explorations of nature, identity, and civilization through painting and photography, will participate in events in Warsaw, Poland, this September. Dávalos...

Iga Swiatek tells cameraman to stop filming her as Wimbledon champion removed clothes on court at Cincinnati Open
By MICHAEL PAVITT, SPORTS REPORTER Published: 13:29 EDT, 18 August 2025 | Updated: 13:29 EDT, 18 August 2025 Iga Swiatek instructed a camera operator to stop filming her as she prepared to change clothes during her Cincinnati Open semi-final with...

Poland charges Belarusian with planning warehouse sabotage
WARSAW (Reuters) -Polish prosecutors have charged a Belarusian citizen with planning to set fire to a warehouse in eastern Poland on behalf of foreign intelligence, a spokesperson said on Monday. The statement did not name the foreign power....

Belarusian man charged in Poland over alleged arson plot for foreign intelligence services
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Ukrainian teenagers visit NH to rehearse new musical about life in wartime
A group of performers have traveled from Ukraine to New Hampshire to prepare for a new musical about the experiences of children during the war. A barn in Newbury serves as the rehearsal space for the production, “Voices from Ukraine.” The show...

Poland Showcases Military Might on Armed Forces Day
Poland celebrated Armed Forces Day on Aug. 15, commemorating the anniversary of the Battle of Warsaw, where Polish Armed Forces defeated the Red Army during the Polish-Bolshevik War in 1920. A large-scale military parade was conducted in Warsaw,...

Poland and Spain Meat Imports Dominate Local Market
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala Namibia has imported 51.8% of its chicken meat from Poland and 64.3% of its pork meat from Spain in the second quarter (April-June) of 2025. This is according to the second quarter statistics and analysis compiled by...

EU struggles to block Russian state media online, report finds
A report by the Institute for Strategic Dialogue (ISD) says websites of banned Russian outlets such as RT and Sputnik remain accessible in 76% of cases tested across six EU countries, despite sanctions introduced in 2022. The study found that...

TarabA new podcast series on the Middle East's music scene
Tarab is a new weekly music podcast hosted by The National’s Saeed Saeed that takes you inside the Middle East’s music scene. The first season brings you conversations with some of the region’s most captivating voices, from genre-defying...

Prestigious Camden International Film Festival To Showcase Almost Three Dozen U.S., North American & World Premieres, Many With Oscar Ambitions
EXCLUSIVE: Some of the greatest documentary talents in the world will be descending on coastal Maine for the 21st edition of the Camden International Film Festival. CIFF announced its lineup today ahead of the event running September 11-14, a...

10 ongoing anime whose final arc should be movies
A number of ongoing anime have been moving closer to their endings recently. This includes big titles like My Hero Academia and Demon Slayer. The trend of wrapping up these long-running series with a movie or a film trilogy has been rapidly...

NASCAR’s Newest Series Sponsor Will Be Music To Your Ears (Or Not)
FORT WORTH, TX - APRIL 04: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 NOS Energy Drink Toyota, signs the wall in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Nationwide Series O'Reilly 300 at Texas Motor Speedway on April 4, 2009 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Jason...

EBU, World Rowing extend media rights deal
Audiences across Europe can look forward to continued access to world-class Rowing coverage, as the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and World Rowing, the international governing body of the sport of Rowing, have announced the renewal of their...

Why Lahori musician Asfand is an artist in the ‘truest sense’
“This was very much a process of journaling. The things that I say in my songs are things that I would not allow myself to otherwise say, so it’s a space for me where I can have the jurrat [audacity] that I wouldn’t allow myself otherwise.” Amidst...

Fashion People Are Wearing These Fall Color Trends Instead of Black and White
Fall is always a fresh start in fashion. It's practically the unofficial New Year for editors, designers, and style insiders alike. As the temperatures drop, the layering begins, and so does the excitement of a brand-new season. Fall is a time for...

Punish Conservatives, reward Tusk: What EU calls ‘rule of law’ in Poland is political
The European Commission has published its latest report on the rule of law in Poland for 2025. Previous reports were highly critical of Poland and served as a ruthless tool of political pressure. Brussels’ attitude towards Poland over the last...

Iga Swiatek tells cameraman to stop filming her as she removes her clothes on court
Iga Swiatek called for a camera operator to stop filming her during her Cincinnati Open semi-final clash with Elena Rybakina. The Polish star went on to secure a comfortable victory in a contest spanning over an hour and 38 minutes, booking her...