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Editorial: Zelensky just betrayed Ukraine's democracy — and everyone fighting for it
President Volodymyr Zelensky in Prague, Czech Republic, on May 4, 2025. (Michal Cizek / AFP via Getty Images) Editor’s note: This editorial has been updated to reflect the fact Zelensky signed the bill into law on the evening of July 22, as shown...

SHINEDOWN's Eighth Album Will 'Probably' Arrive In 'Late February' Or 'Early March Of 2026'
In a new interview with Metalshop TV, SHINEDOWN singer Brent Smith and drummer Barry Kerch spoke about the progress of the writing and recording sessions for the band's upcoming eighth studio album. Barry said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):...
China suffers third straight loss at FIBA U19 Women's World Cup
PRAGUE, July 15 (Xinhua) -- China lost to Canada 115-52 in Group B at the 2025 FIBA U19 Women's World Cup on Tuesday, concluding its group stage campaign with three straight defeats at the tournament in Brno, Czech Republic. Canada jumped to an...

Best travel eSIM for 2025: Holafly works in over 200 countries and has 57,000+ reviews
If you hate the stress of landing in a new country without internet, you need to get your hands on an eSIM. A must-have for any kind of international travel, simply activate it on your phone and relish being able to access maps, book an uber and...

'I've visited every capital city in Europe — there are 3 I'd steer clear of'
Numerous stunning European cities lie just a flight — or occasionally even a train journey — away from Britain. Indeed, some destinations can be reached within a single hour. While hotspots such as Paris, Lisbon, and Barcelona remain firm...

Agnes Schwanke
Agnes G. (Spartz) Schwanke, age 85, of Willmar, died Sunday, July 20th, at Cura of Willmar. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Monday, July 28th, at the Church of St. Mary in Willmar, Minnesota. Interment will be in Cloverleaf...

COMMENTARY: Mamdani’s socialist grocery store would be a failure
New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, a member of the Democratic Socialists of America, proposes socializing the city’s grocery stores. If you think this is some trailblazing experiment, think again. In September 1989, Boris Yeltsin,...
'I could do this for a living'
Marin Lowe thinks back fondly to her first European race. She was a bright-eyed, bushy-tailed 16-year-old in Nové Město na Moravě, a Czech town of just under 10,000 people that hosts UCI World Cups in the cross-country Olympic (XCO) and...
50 Photos of Famous Places Before Tourism Changed Everything
Time doesn't ask for permission. Places that once felt untouched have slowly transformed as years passed and people began to arrive in larger numbers. Thanks to photography, it’s easier to compare what used to be with what is now. Moulin Rouge,...

Everton Set to Make £12m Offer to Sign 'Outstanding' Star
Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your GiveMeSport account Everton are now prepared to offer in the region of £12m to West Ham United to sign Czech Republic international Tomas Soucek, according to a report from TEAMtalk. Soucek, who has been...

W Florence – W Hotels makes a bold entrance into the Tuscan capital
Housed in the former Grand Hotel Majestic, W Florence breathes new life into a historic landmark built in the rationalist-modernist style, bringing a fresh, contemporary energy to Florence’s grandeur, with dynamic design, distinct dining...

Ozzy Osbourne, British rock god known for an infamous show in Des Moines, dies at 76
Ozzy Osbourne during the 1982 Diary of a Madman Tour. Photo by Ted Van Pelt on Flickr, collaged by Jordan Sellergren. CC 2.0 Ozzy Osbourne has died. Heavy metal’s “Prince of Darkness,” who later had a second career as an avuncular reality TV star,...

Strategic neutrality is a smart approach in an uncertain world
Amid escalating tensions between global powers – the US, China and Russia – the Gulf states have adopted a policy of “strategic neutrality” as a deliberate and calculated choice. This neutrality reflects a rational and forward-looking approach...

Wimbledon Champ Makes Honest Call on US Open Mixed Doubles Amid Carlos Alcaraz-Emma Raducanu Hype
This year’s US Open will witness a complete overhaul of the Mixed Doubles category. How? Top singles ATP and WTA stars like Carlos Alcaraz, Emma Raducanu, Jannik Sinner, Coco Gauff, Taylor Fritz, Iga Swiatek, and Aryna Sabalenka have signed up to...

Obituary: Kae Rae Yates
Beloved mother and wife, family law court mediator, artist, devoted friend to many Kae Rae Yates died unexpectedly on January 15. Her family shared that her death, though sudden, was peaceful. She was 79. “Few people can say that they realized a...

Walk and Learn: This Tour Celebrates Women Who Changed the City
If you’ve wandered Prague’s streets, you probably know the usual stories—old kings, famous battles, and stunning architecture. But there’s a lot that rarely gets mentioned: the women who quietly, and sometimes not so quietly, shaped the city’s...

SHHEIKH Token Skyrockets in 2 Weeks — Over $3M Raised and Still Going
The Next Ripple or Solana? Investors Say Yes.Predicted to Outgain Ripple (XRP) and Solana (SOL), SHHEIKH Coin (SHHEIKH) Plots for $0.2 Mark from Below $0.0027 Ripple (XRP) and Solana (SOL) have both made significant moves in the recent bull...

Abu Dhabi Awards celebrates 20 years honouring community spirit
The Abu Dhabi Awards have recognised more than 100 people making a difference in the emirate over the past two decades and nominations are now open for the 12th cycle. Among those already recognised are a pioneering radiologist and a champion for...

Thai F-16 Strikes As Border Dispute With Cambodia Erupts
The TWZ Newsletter Weekly insights and analysis on the latest developments in military technology, strategy, and foreign policy. Thailand carried out airstrikes on targets in Cambodia overnight as weeks of tensions between the two countries boiled...

Vaclav Cerny transfer latest: Rangers standout's possible next destination revealed
One of Rangers’ star performers from last term is thought to be close to a move Scottish Premiership title hopefuls Rangers look increasingly likely to miss out on the signing of Vaclav Cerny despite the Czech international’s impressive season on...