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Over the course of “the Longest War”—a name we were already using back in 2009—TIME published more than a dozen covers about Afghanistan and the Taliban. Perhaps the best known was in 2010 and featured a shocking and disturbing portrait

Actor Sergei Bezrukov says the world has had enough of “liberal values” and hopes Moscow’s intervention in Ukraine and foreign sanctions can help Russian culture chart its own path. Bezrukov is among artistic figures who say Moscow should leverage the

Screen legend Olivia Newton-John will be honored with a state memorial service in her adoptive homeland Australia, authorities said Thursday, touting an upbeat sendoff for the late Grammy-winning actress. The British-born, Aussie-raised star of the 1978 hit musical “Grease” died

Generating power from sunlight bouncing off the ground, working at night, even helping to grow strawberries: solar panel technology is evolving fast as costs plummet for a key segment of the world’s energy transition. The International Energy Agency says solar

Shock, shame among some Muslims as Afghan accused of New Mexico murders  Reuters Son of suspect arrested in murders of Albuquerque Muslim men also in custody  KRQE Hours before the Albuquerque killings suspect was publicly identified, CNN reporters were inside his home.

Kholoud Massaed of the Hadaria tribe in Sudan vividly recalls the day her face was scarred with a sharp blade, an ancient practice that was once common. Now in her 80s, she still carries on each cheek the three lesion

Seven Russian warplanes were destroyed in huge blasts at Crimean air base, new satellite images show  CNN Russia’s War in Ukraine: Live Updates  The New York Times Russia-Ukraine war latest updates  The Washington Post Ukraine is not taking responsibility for Crimea explosions –

Visitor numbers on an upward slope, with many Israelis also vacationing in local hotels

Artist KAWS has designed boxes — and collectible prizes — for Franken Berry, Count Chocula, Boo Berry and Frute Brute, which are back for General Mills’ seasonal release of Monster Cereals. (Image credit: General Mills)

Magnet fishing spiked in popularity thanks to the coronavirus pandemic. Now China and the demand from other industries for the material used to make the magnets is threatening the hobby’s future. (Image credit: Jake Cowart)