An extraordinary comeback for Brazil’s Lula sees a new ‘pink tide’ take shape in Latin America
Political analysts said Lula’s victory marked the most symbolic shift in a political movement that has seen the region’s right-wing…
Twitter is now owned by Elon Musk — here’s a brief history from the app’s founding in 2006 to the present
In this photo illustration, former U.S. President Donald Trump’s archived Twitter account is shown on a phone screen with the…
With UK leader Liz Truss quitting, here are the top contenders to replace her
LONDON — British Prime Minister Liz Truss resigned Thursday, bringing to a close a brief 44-day tenure mired by “mini-budget”…
British government performs major U-turn on tax cuts. But markets are far from convinced
British Prime Minister Liz Truss attends a news conference in London, Britain, October 14, 2022. Daniel Leal | Reuters LONDON…
Italy poised for hard-right leader as country votes in snap election
Giorgia Meloni, leader of the right-wing party Fratelli d’Italia (Brothers of Italy) holds a giant Italian national flag during a…
European Central Bank raises rates by 75 basis points to tackle soaring inflation
The ECB announced a second consecutive interest rate rise to combat red-hot inflation. Daniel Roland | Afp | Getty Images…
European Central Bank action faces stiff early test as the economy teeters on the brink of recession
President of the European Central Bank (ECB) Christine Lagarde speaks during a news conference following the ECB’s monetary policy meeting,…
Dia Employees in New York and Beyond, Citing Low Wages and Rising Costs of Living, Petition for Union Representation
Workers at the Dia Art Foundation, which has multiple locations across the United States, including several in New York, have…
Former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe shot at campaign event, in critical condition
Police officers at the scene where former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was shot during a campaign event in Nara,…
A Mysterious Georgia Rock Art Sculpture—Considered by Some the ‘American Stonehenge’ and by Others the Work of Satan—Has Been Bombed
The Georgia Guidestones, a mysterious public artwork sometimes called the “American Stonehenge,” are no more. In the early hours on…
In an Ambitious Initiative, Artists Around the World Will Create New Work Exploring Mental Health at Five Major Museums
As mental health becomes increasingly central to conversations about how to live a healthy life, four international museums are coming…
South Africa Has Halted an ‘Unfathomable’ Auction of Nelson Mandela’s Personal Belongings in New York
Guernsey’s auction house in New York has called off an auction of Nelson Mandela’s possessions. The South African government objected…
Before the Smoke Cleared From the Capitol Riots, Curators Were Out Looking for Artifacts. What Should They Do With Them Now?
A year ago, before the smoke had fully cleared after a group of insurrectionists stormed the Capitol building, curators and…
The 10 Most Expensive NFT Artworks of 2021, From Beeple’s $69 Million ‘Everydays’ to XCOPY’s $3.8 Million Portrait of ‘Some Asshole’
As 2021 draws to a close, it seems like a good time to revisit the explosive market for NFT art.…
Justin Bieber’s Lawyers Tried to Shut Down a Gallery Show by an Artist Impersonating the Pop Star to Sell $100,000 Paintings
When a press release went out from one “Harry Gablowsian,” hundreds of pop fans RSVP’d for the new gallery’s opening…
Editors’ Picks: 7 Events for Your Art Calendar This Week, From Sotheby’s Celebrating Black Jewelry Designers to a Screening of a Rare Beat Film
Each week, we search for the most exciting and thought-provoking shows, screenings, and events, both digitally and in-person in the…
As Afghanistan falls, what does it mean for the Middle East?
In the 19th century, the phrase “The Great Game” was used to describe competition for power and influence in Afghanistan,…
Why delaying legislation on a Voice to parliament is welcome — it allows more time to get things right
Minister for Indigenous Australians Ken Wyatt said last week plans to introduce legislation to establish an Indigenous Voice would be…