No restrictions on presence of women journalists during Afghan Foreign Minister’s Deoband event: Seminary

Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi during a press conference, in New Delhi, on Friday. | Photo Credit: ANI The Darul Uloom Deoband on Saturday (October 12, 2025) asserted that there were no directives to keep women...

Alica Schmidt poses in white-and-purple athletic fit as she resumes off-season training after Austria getaway

German track and field athlete Alica Schmidt took to social media to share a glimpse of her in athlete wear after enjoying her off-season in Austria. She also shared a video of herself jogging on a track, keeping herself fit ahead of next season....

Vienna Police: Man charged with chasing roommate with machete

A Vienna Police Department SUV with its lights on (staff photo by Angela Woolsey) A resident of the Vienna Park Apartments was arrested last week after allegedly pursuing his roommate while holding a machete. Officers were called to the 100 block...

Music review: Vega Quartet at Northwest BachFest brought consistent beauty, uniformity of tone

There are signs that change is afoot at the Northwest Bach Festival. Under the guidance of its music director, cellist Zuill Bailey, performances have steadily grown in both number and variety, to the point at which labeling the enterprise with...

Who made ancient Egyptian art? Plus, Michaelina Wautier, Robert Rauschenberg’s ‘Bed’—podcast

A new exhibition at the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge, UK, called Made in Ancient Egypt, reveals untold stories of the people behind a host of remarkable objects, and the technology and techniques they used. The Art Newspaper’s digital editor,...

F1 Qualifying Today: Singapore Grand Prix 2025 start time, TV channel and FREE live stream

A vital qualifying session takes place TODAY (Saturday, October 4) for the 2025 F1 Singapore Grand Prix. McLaren head into the competitive session as favourites to take pole position, particularly after Oscar Piastri's searing pace that was on...

Ayreheart Opens National Music Festival’s Resonance Season

Beloved Renaissance and folk music ensemble Ayreheart will pay a return visit to Chestertown, kicking off the 2025-2026 Resonance concert series on Sunday, October 26 at 3:00 pm in the Parish Hall at St. Paul’s, Kent. Founded by Grammy-nominated...

Follow Julie Andrews' foosteps in a tour of the charming Austrian city where The Sound of Music was filmed

My fellow bus tour passengers and I – all Sound of Music mega-fans – are belting out Do-Re-Mi as we are driven through the Austrian Lake District. This is like a dream. I’ve been hooked on the hit 1965 Oscar-winning musical film since my late...

Vienna Philharmonic appoints first ethnic Korean member in 183-year history

Published: 29 Sep. 2025, 19:06 Hannah Cho, second from left, earned tenure at the Vienna Philharmonic's second violin section. The 31-year-old violinist is a U.S. citizen of Korean descent. [HANNAH CHO] The Vienna Philharmonic, one of the world’s...

HK Audio restructures sales team in Germany and Austria

Sebastian Huber appointed head of field sales for both countries, alongside other changes in personnel, as company aims to strengthen regional focus HK Audio has announced a strategic realignment of its sales structure in Germany and Austria,...

European Media Digest Implications of Possible Election Victory For Babis

Media outlets around Europe have been analysing the potential outcomes of this weekend’s Czech general election, and their likely implications for the political direction of the Czech Republic and its place in the EU. They generally consider the...

On Our Radar: The latest fashion launches for payday weekend

Fashion From fresh collections to store openings, the fashion calendar is buzzing this week – and this one brings a line-up worth noting. Jimmy Choo unveils its Diwali collection, Dua Lipa steps out in L’Atelier Nawbar, and Zendaya fronts the...

Lake City Playhouse is alive with 'The Sound of Music'

Lake City Playhouse is alive with Rodgers and Hammerstein's beloved classic, "The Sound of Music." This timeless story of love, courage and music takes the stage with a fresh depth and heartfelt performances that highlight the enduring power of...

Hyrox training clubs are being rolled out in all the Fitness First Germany gyms in a new collaboration. FitnessFirstGER @HYROXWORLD

The rollout of Hyrox Training Clubs has already started In December the first Fitness First Hyrox race will take place in Frankfurt More than 15,000 participants are expected to attend Fitness First has become Germany’s first national training...

Gulnara Khalilova presents her fashion collection at Turkistan World Craft Fest-2025 [PHOTOS]

The collection "Shebeke" by the famous Azerbaijani designer Gulnara Khalilova has been successfully presented at Turkistan World Craft Fest-2025, held in the city of Turkestan, Kazakhstan, Azernews reports. The festival took place as part of the...

The Narrator Premiere New Single & Music Video "Pills From The Start"

German metalcore outfit The Narrator have unveiled their latest track, “Pills From The Start”, streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below. The single arrives as a lead-in to the band’s impending European/UK tour with Annisokay. Speaking...

Sotheby’s fishes for art collectors – will it succeed?

Summer is over, and the all-important autumn auction sales are upon us. For auction house Sotheby’s, this season is even more important than usual. In July, it reported a pre-tax loss of $248 million for the previous 12 months, double that in...

‘Sound of Music’ still a favorite

Flipping through the cable channels this week, I happened upon “The Sound of Music” – the one film I will always stop to watch no matter how many times I’ve seen it. Turner Classic Movies was showing Julie Andrews films to mark her 90th birthday....

End of an era at Cleethorpes' Parkway as 'queen of the cinema' retires

A special cake was made to mark the retirement of senior manager Angela Johnson at Cleethorpes' Parkway Cinema(Image: Grimsby Live) The curtain has come down on a glittering 21-year career for a senior manager at Cleethorpes' Parkway Cinema. To...

Oliver Glasner makes Everton new stadium claim and issues Jean-Philippe Mateta fitness update

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner has explained his decision to substitute striker Jean-Philippe Mateta at half-time ahead of his side's first trip to Hill Dickinson Stadium to face Everton Jean-Philippe Mateta playing in Crystal Palace's 2-0...