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Putin proposes to transfer Ukraine under UN control

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed placing Ukraine under UN control as part of efforts to achieve a peaceful resolution to the conflict. Speaking to the crew of a Russian nuclear submarine in a broadcast Friday morning, Putin reiterated his…

Hegseth tells Philippines US to step up containment of China

Hegseth tells Philippines US to step up containment of China 10

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Friday that the Trump administration will work with allies to strengthen deterrence against threats around the world, including China’s aggression in the South China Sea. Mr Hegseth, who is visiting the Philippines, accused the…

Iga Swiatek given extra security after ‘training violations’

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Five-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek has been given “additional security measures” at the Miami Open after a spectator was reported for threatening behavior. The incident occurred last week and Swiatek’s team immediately notified tournament organisers and the WTA, the…

When Marvel Meets Much Ado About Nothing

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Save this storySave this storySave this storySave this story We are deluded into thinking that each era gets the Shakespeare it deserves, or perhaps the Shakespeare it desperately needs. A prime example is the Federal Theatre Project’s production of Macbeth,…

Richard Brody’s New Directors/New Films Picks

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Save this storySave this storySave this storySave this storyYou’re reading the Goings On newsletter, our guide to what we’re watching, listening to and doing this week. Sign up to get it sent to your inbox. Compelling blends of fiction and…

“Left to Ourselves” by Barry Blitt

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Save this storySave this storySave this storySave this story For the cover of the April 7, 2025, issue, cartoonist Barry Blitt draws on the visuals of Stanley Kubrick’s iconic 1964 film Dr. Strangelove to capture the sense of impending doom…