Muore Valie Export, rinomata artista femminista e regista, a 85 anni
Le performance di Export scandalizzarono l'Austria negli anni '60, ma oggi sono riconosciute per aver esposto l'oggettivazione del corpo femminile.
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Le performance di Export scandalizzarono l'Austria negli anni '60, ma oggi sono riconosciute per aver esposto l'oggettivazione del corpo femminile.
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theguardian.comAlbrecht Weinberg ha trascorso anni a istruire gli studenti sulle atrocità naziste dopo essere stato imprigionato ad Auschwitz e Belsen• Tre sopravvissuti di Auschwitz raccontano le loro storie• Albrecht Weinberg, che sopravvisse a una serie di campi di concentramento e sterminio nazisti e perse gran parte della sua famiglia nell'Holocaust prima di tornare in Germania all'età di 80 anni, è venuto a mancare. Weinberg è morto a Leer, nel nord-ovest della Germania, poche settimane dopo il suo 101° compleanno e la prima di un film sulla sua vita, Es Ist Immer in Meinem Kopf (È sempre nella mia testa). Continua a leggere...
theguardian.com• Il gruppo Tribune della soft-left lancia un attacco appena velato a Keir Starmer, chiedendo un audace rinnovamento politico • Business live – ultimi aggiornamenti • UK politics live – ultimi aggiornamenti
theguardian.comUn numero crescente di parlamentari laburisti non è affatto disposto a dare ascolto agli appelli degli alleati del Primo Ministro di mantenere la fiducia nel proprio leader UK politics live – ultimi aggiornamenti “Keir ha fatto abbastanza per sopravvivere?” era la domanda che gli ansiosi parlamentari laburisti si ponevano durante tutto il lunedì, dopo il discorso considerato da molti come cruciale per le possibilità di sopravvivenza politica di Starmer. Ma l'ansia per molti di loro – profondamente scossi dalla pesante sconfitta elettorale di giovedì – non derivava dal timore che il primo ministro potesse essere rimosso. Ma dal fatto che non lo sarebbe stato. Continua a leggere...
theguardian.com• Il cofondatore della English Shakespeare Company, descritto come "brillante e saggio", è celebrato per le sue interpretazioni di ruoli tra cui Macbeth e Mercuzio. • L'attore Michael Pennington, noto per il suo lavoro shakespeariano e per il suo ruolo nella trilogia originale di Star Wars, è morto all'età di 82 anni, ha comunicato il suo agente. • Pennington, insignito del titolo di artista associato onorario della Royal Shakespeare Company, ha fondato e diretto anche la English Shakespeare Company insieme al regista teatrale Michael Bogdanov.
theguardian.comBroderick stava scontando l'ergastolo in California per gli omicidi ed è stata trasferita in un centro medico il mese scorso. • Betty Broderick, diventata tristemente nota per l'uccisione del suo ex marito e della nuova moglie nel 1989, in un caso che scioccò l'intero Paese e ispirò film e libri, è morta all'età di 78 anni mentre scontava ancora l'ergastolo. • I rappresentanti del dipartimento di correzioni e riabilitazione della California hanno confermato a NBC News che Elizabeth A Broderick era stata trasferita dalla prigione della California a un centro medico il 18 aprile. È deceduta il venerdì successivo.
theguardian.comGovernor asks people to ‘pray for Mississippi’ while National Weather Service reported ‘very large and dangerous tornado’Powerful storms that included at least one confirmed tornado tore through parts of Mississippi, collapsing hundreds of homes, tearing up trees and downing power lines, authorities said Thursday.There were no immediate reports of deaths or severe injuries from the storms that struck several counties Wednesday night. Continue reading...
theguardian.com• Harry Styles and Zoe Kravitz announced their engagement after dating for 8 months, with the news breaking on April 27, 2026. • The couple's relationship progressed relatively quickly from the start of their romance to this engagement milestone. • The engagement represents a significant moment in both celebrities' personal lives and generated substantial media attention.
ndtv.comThree people confirmed dead but four made it to shore after rescue went wrong in rough seasThree people are dead after a marine rescue turned deadly.NSW Police said four people made it to shore after two vessels became stricken in heavy conditions on Monday night. Continue reading...
theguardian.com• A CNN investigation based on satellite imagery and damage assessments found that Iranian strikes damaged at least 16 U.S. military installations across eight Middle Eastern countries during the conflict. • Some U.S. military facilities suffered extensive harm classified as operationally unusable or facing difficult repair decisions, suggesting the scale of attacks was far greater than publicly acknowledged. • The report raises questions about whether the Pentagon has understated both physical damage and the true financial costs of the Iran war, challenging official public accounting of the conflict.
youtube.comProminent contemporary visual artist explored range of techniques across six decades of workThe German artist Georg Baselitz, whose expressive paintings and sculptures stirred controversy before winning him global acclaim, has died aged 88, local media reported have reported.Baselitz, born Hans-Georg Kern, was among Germany’s most prominent contemporary visual artists with a body of work stretching over six decades across a range of techniques. Continue reading...
theguardian.comThe musician was known for working-class anthem Take This Job and Shove It as well as hits like The Ride and othersDavid Allan Coe, the country singer-songwriter who wrote the working-class anthem Take This Job and Shove It and had hits with You Never Even Called Me By My Name and The Ride among others, has died. He was 86.Coe’s wife, Kimberly Hastings Coe, confirmed his death to Rolling Stone on Wednesday. Continue reading...
theguardian.comSinger-songwriter was known for collaborations with former husband John Martyn as well as star-studded 1960s singles and 2014 comeback albumBritish folk singer Beverley Martyn, known for her collaborations with her former husband John Martyn as well as spirited, sublime solo work, has died aged 79.A statement from the family of the late John Martyn announced the news, saying she died peacefully at home on Monday. “Beverley was a remarkable woman of great inner strength,” the statement continued. “She was beautiful, intelligent, warm and kind.” Continue reading...
theguardian.comIttai Gradel died of renal cancer days after museum awarded him medal for ‘very significant contribution’The academic turned antiquities dealer who exposed the theft of hundreds of artefacts from the British Museum has died aged 61.Dr Ittai Gradel, from Denmark, alerted the British Museum and the police after he was able to buy dozens of museum artefacts on eBay over the course of several years. Continue reading...
theguardian.comSocial mobility groups say post-16 funding gap risks young people falling out of education, work and trainingA coalition of 14 social mobility organisations is urging the government to fund a “student premium” to support disadvantaged young people post-16 and prevent them from “falling through the cracks” into joblessness.State-funded schools in England currently receive additional pupil premium funding to support children from low-income backgrounds, who are eligible for free school meals. Continue reading...
theguardian.comSinger performed hits including Be My Baby with her cousins Ronnie Spector and Estelle BennettNedra Talley Ross, the last surviving member of the 1960s pop band the Ronettes, has died aged 80.Talley Ross, who was one part of the band with her cousins Ronnie Spector and Estelle Bennett, died at home on Sunday morning, her daughter Nedra K Ross announced on social media. Continue reading...
theguardian.comRenowned artist, who won 12 Grammys, died at home after being diagnosed with an aggressive type of brain cancerSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxMichael Tilson Thomas, a leading American conductor for a half-century who headed orchestras in Buffalo, Miami, London and San Francisco while also composing, died on Wednesday. He was 81.Tilson Thomas had surgery for a brain tumor in 2021 and resumed his career, then said in February 2025 that the tumor had returned. He conducted his final concert with the San Francisco Symphony in April 2025 and died at his home in San Francisco, spokesperson Connie Shuman said. Continue reading...
theguardian.comAcclaimed Brisbane-born writer was known for his work exploring his own childhood, great myths and colonial AustraliaDavid Malouf, the acclaimed Australian author of books including Ransom, An Imaginary Life and the Booker prize-nominated Remembering Babylon, has died aged 92.Malouf died on Wednesday, his publisher, Penguin Random House Australia, said in a statement on Thursday. Continue reading...
theguardian.comScott, who represented Atlanta suburbs since 2003, had qualified to run for a 12th term before his deathDavid Scott, a Georgia congressman and moderate Democrat representing Atlanta’s southern suburbs since 2003, has died at the age of 80.Scott’s health has been an open question for several years. He was ranking member of the House agriculture committee, and was the first Black chairman of that committee when Democrats controlled the house. Continue reading...
theguardian.comDay of action to support workers set for 1 May – who is organizing May Day Strong, and how can people join?Anyone who attended one of the 3,000 No Kings protests in March might have learned of the latest effort to protest against Trump administration policies: May Day Strong.The single-day protest on 1 May is taking its cue from the massive day of action that shut down Minneapolis in January by asking Americans not to shop, work or go to school. Rallies, marches and teach-ins will also take place across the country. Continue reading...
theguardian.comBritish singer and guitarist wrote and performed Traffic classics including Feelin’ Alright? before platinum-selling solo albums and work with Jimi Hendrix, Fleetwood Mac and moreDave Mason, the co-founder of rock band Traffic who also collaborated with Jimi Hendrix, Fleetwood Mac and many other A-list musicians, has died aged 79.A statement from his representative said he died peacefully on Sunday at his home in Gardnerville, Nevada, having settled in the US in 1969. “Dave Mason lived a remarkable life devoted to the music and the people he loved,” the statement added. Continue reading...
theguardian.com• The U.S. House of Representatives held a moment of silence on April 20 for victims of a recent tragedy in Shreveport, Louisiana. • The observance occurred at 7:26 PM during the 119th Congress, 2nd Session proceedings. • The event highlights congressional response to domestic crises and unity in mourning.
clerk.house.govLabor says cuts to disability scheme mean elderly will get more help. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGood morning and welcome to our live news blog. I’m Martin Farrer with the top overnight stories and then Nick Visser will be your guide through the morning.Today the health minister, Mark Butler, will detail major changes to the NDIS including significant funding “savings”. The government says the savings, in part, from the national disability insurance scheme will go to funding improved aged care including showering and dressing. Continue reading...
theguardian.comDemocrat led Hawaii from 1973 to 1986, coinciding with the party’s rise to power in the stateGeorge R Ariyoshi – Hawaii’s former governor and the nation’s first Asian American governor – has died at age 100.Ariyoshi, a Democrat who led the state from 1973 to 1986, died peacefully while surrounded by family on Sunday night, according to a statement Monday from the current governor, Josh Green. Continue reading...
theguardian.comThe trial between the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission and the supermarket giant began in the federal court in Sydney on TuesdayFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWoolworths engaged in “marketing magic” to trick customers into thinking they were getting genuine discounts as part of the supermarket’s “Prices Dropped” promotion, the consumer regulator has told a court.The landmark trial between the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) and Woolworths began in the federal court in Sydney on Tuesday, almost two months after hearings ended in its very similar case against Coles. Continue reading...
theguardian.comMorris pursued dual passions of zoology and surrealist art, presenting BBC documentaries and hosting exhibitionsThe zoologist Desmond Morris, perhaps best known for his book the Naked Ape and his work on the ITV programme Zoo Time, has died aged 98.Morris’s son Jason paid tribute to him after his death on Sunday, praising his many professional achievements as well as his role as a father and grandfather. Continue reading...
theguardian.comNewspaper broke embargo on confidential briefing note about the royal couple’s movements five days before they arrived in Melbourne for their Australia visitThe Daily Mail’s “aggressive” approach to reporting on Prince Harry and Meghan’s Australian visit has “irreparably damaged” the Sussexes’ ability to brief press ahead of trips, Guardian Australia has been told.The Daily Mail broke the embargo by publishing the royal couple’s movements five days before they landed in Melbourne, despite that information being strictly non-publishable until they arrived. Continue reading...
theguardian.comActor who worked with the great French auteurs in the 1970s and 80s and starred in Spielberg’s Catch Me if You Can died of Lewy body dementia, says familyThe French film star Nathalie Baye, who starred in Steven Spielberg’s Catch Me If You Can, has died at the age of 77, her family said on Saturday.Baye, a stalwart of French cinema, starred in about 80 films and took home the best actress César, France’s equivalent of the Oscars, four times, including three years running from 1981 to 1983. She died on Friday evening at her home in Paris from Lewy body dementia, her family told AFP. Continue reading...
theguardian.comUS president’s desperation for war to end has seen him trying to speed through a process he does not fully controlMiddle East crisis – live updatesA set of mismanaged and premature media announcements by Donald Trump and Tehran has led to the collapse of any progress towards a peace settlement between Iran and the US.The recent missteps ended with Iran saying it would reinstate a complete block on the movement of commercial shipping through the strait of Hormuz and that it would not allow any of its stockpile of highly enriched uranium to be exported out of the country. Continue reading...
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