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Trump, the pope, and Türkiye: Russian artist Safronov shares stories behind portraits of power

Trump, the pope, and Türkiye: Russian artist Safronov shares stories behind portraits of power

Nikas Safronov, one of Russia’s most famous artists, narrates his journey depicting some of the world’s biggest personalities through his works

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Kashmir’s 'chopans': Traditional contract shepherding under strain but alive
30.01.2025

Kashmir’s 'chopans': Traditional contract shepherding under strain but alive

A centuries-old practice that sustains thousands in Indian-administered Kashmir is struggling to survive amid economic challenges, land scarcity, and shifting livelihoods

Heavy snow causes travel disruption in parts of Europe as further weather alerts in place
09.01.2025

Heavy snow causes travel disruption in parts of Europe as further weather alerts in place

2 die in northern France, while UK sees record low temperatures amid more weather warnings

2025: Can the planet’s glaciers be saved from climate change?
27.12.2024

2025: Can the planet’s glaciers be saved from climate change?

‘All glaciers in Antarctica and Greenland are losing mass or volume, and that water has to go somewhere – and that somewhere is the oceans,’ warns glaciologist Sridhar Anandakrishnan

Turkish researcher spots Magellan Horned Owl in Argentina
27.12.2024

Turkish researcher spots Magellan Horned Owl in Argentina

Emin Yogurtcuoglu impressed by close encounter with female owl's call

1st ever filmmaking-oriented airport opens in Russia's city of Vologda
21.12.2024

1st ever filmmaking-oriented airport opens in Russia's city of Vologda

Vologda Airport underwent renovations to become country’s first filmmaking-oriented airport, with interiors stylized to reflect Soviet era