Alexander Katiraie
Fritz Lang’s ‘Nibelungen,’ the Way It Was Meant to Be Heard
The monumental, two-film “Die Nibelungen,” drawn from similar material to Wagner’s “Ring,” is best when presented live with a full orchestra.
Published: February 18, 2026, 5:00 pm
Russia’s Exile From World Sports Will End Next Month at Paralympics
Six Russian athletes and four Belarusians will be allowed to represent their nations, officials said. The decision could pave the way for a Russian team to compete at the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles.
Published: February 18, 2026, 4:11 pm
The Behind the Scenes Search for Compromise on Territory in Ukraine Talks
The latest round of talks ended with no indication of progress, but negotiators are bargaining over who will control land in eastern Ukraine if they reach a settlement.
Published: February 18, 2026, 3:00 pm
Ski Mountaineering Makes Its Olympic Debut at the Milan-Cortina Winter Games
Ski mountaineering tests strength and endurance as athletes race uphill on skis and on foot before going back down.
Published: February 18, 2026, 4:38 pm
Alberto Tomba Was an ’80s and ’90s Icon. The Olympics Have Brought Him Back.
Nicknamed “Tomba la Bomba,” the Italian skier was a global superstar before he drifted from the limelight. Decades later, the Winter Games have given him a new platform.
Published: February 18, 2026, 6:50 pm
Talks on Russia-Ukraine War Enter 2nd Day in Geneva
The discussions in Geneva were expected to focus on territorial issues, a major sticking point, but the short duration suggests major progress was not made.
Published: February 18, 2026, 3:39 pm
Trump Bets on Diplomacy Without Diplomats
President Trump’s most trusted envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, are at the center of the Iran and Ukraine negotiations.
Published: February 18, 2026, 3:12 am
From 1983: Fania Fénelon, 74; Memoirs Described Auschwitz Singing
In “Playing for Time,” she recounted how singing in an all-female orchestra while in a concentration camp saved her from death.
Published: February 18, 2026, 4:50 pm
From 1966: Anna Akhmatova, Leading Soviet Poet, Is Dead
She was a towering figure in Soviet literature who was once silenced in a Stalinist literary purge.
Published: February 18, 2026, 4:50 pm
From 2009: Millvina Dean, Titanic’s Last Survivor, Dies at 97
She was just 9 weeks old when she was lowered to safety in a mail sack, surviving the worst maritime disaster in history.
Published: February 18, 2026, 4:50 pm
Palmerston, the Former ‘Chief Mouser’ for Britain’s Foreign Office, Dies
The cat, who was named after a former prime minister, became a social media star. By the time of his death at about 12, he had more followers than many ambassadors have.
Published: February 17, 2026, 8:56 pm
A Deadly Medieval Path in England Claims a Modern Victim: An Amazon Van
The Broomway in Essex is notoriously treacherous because of the quick-moving waters surrounding it. One delivery vehicle didn’t make it.
Published: February 17, 2026, 5:18 pm
The Opera ‘Monster’s Paradise’ Takes Satirical Aim at Trump
“Monster’s Paradise,” by Olga Neuwirth and Elfriede Jelinek, attempts an operatic response to current events and politics. Is that possible?
Published: February 17, 2026, 6:00 pm
Trump’s Ambassador to Belgium Is Summoned After Accusing Officials of Antisemitism
The diplomat, Bill White, met with a foreign ministry official at a time of rising tensions between the U.S. and countries in Europe.
Published: February 17, 2026, 6:19 pm
Spain to Investigate Social Media Giants, Escalating Trans-Atlantic Tech Dispute
The government wants prosecutors to investigate X, Meta and TikTok, adding to a growing clash between the U.S. and Europe over regulating social media.
Published: February 17, 2026, 6:20 pm
Austria Charges Man in Thwarted Attack on Taylor Swift Concert
The foiled plot led to the cancellation of three shows in 2024 that Ms. Swift had planned for Austria during her Eras tour.
Published: February 17, 2026, 10:51 am
The Drone Games: Flying Cameras Are Everywhere at the Winter Olympics
The robotic cameras chase behind lugers, skiers and speedskaters across the venues in Northern Italy. Some spectators find they’re as much fun to watch as the athletes.
Published: February 17, 2026, 10:03 am
Trump Said He’d End the War in Ukraine in a Day. It’s Harder Than He Thought.
Russian attacks and Ukrainian civilian deaths rose as President Trump’s peace talks dragged on during his first year back in the White House.
Published: February 17, 2026, 5:49 pm
Ukraine and Russia Hold New Round of Peace Talks, but Expectations Are Low
Both sides described previous U.S.-mediated negotiations as productive, although they did not appear to address sticking points like territory and security guarantees.
Published: February 17, 2026, 6:14 pm
Questions Swirl Around Russian Figure Skater in Her Olympic Debut
Adeliia Petrosian, 18, has the résumé of a medal contender — and ties to coaches and a skater who were at the center of a doping scandal at the last Winter Games.
Published: February 18, 2026, 1:05 am
Wayne Bennett warns State of Origin chiefs that there is one rule they cannot alter, after landmark eligibility changes are announced
Wayne Bennett has endorsed the landmark changes to State of Origin's selection criteria but has warned Australian rugby league chiefs not to alter core eligibility rules.
Published: February 18, 2026, 4:03 pm
Young Britons born abroad could be denied entry to the UK from next week under new passport rules
For the first time, dual citizens - including children and babies - will have to present a passport for flights, ferries or trains into Britain or pay for a 'certificate of entitlement' to the tune of £589.
Published: February 17, 2026, 11:29 am
The FIVE footy stars now eligible to play for your State of Origin team
Historic changes to eligibility criteria for State of Origin matches have left numerous stars able to take part in Australia's most popular sporting event
Published: February 17, 2026, 5:28 am
BBC Breakfast host Emma Vardy, 44, gives birth to her second child and reveals his sweet name
The presenter, 44, announced the happy news on Wednesday and took to Instagram to share adorable photos of her baby Rocky Beau.
Published: February 17, 2026, 11:20 am