An Italian opera house has cancelled performances by a Russian singer seen as close to President Vladimir Putin, in a move welcomed by the Italian government.

July’s summer heat didn’t stop families and friends from turning out for the final day of the Holy Family Church Summerfest 2025. As the five-day festival came to a close July 13, families and friends ...

A great reckoning began in 2022, after Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. It wasn’t just for the Ukrainians, but for the Russian people too. The invasion that was supposed to be a ...

In the 17th century, the Caucasus and Don region were lawless territories. One of the most well-known figures of those regions around this time must be Stenka Razin. Terrorising the Caucasus, Don ...

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On 9 December 1594, Gustav II Adolf was born. From the time of his birth until his coronation, his upbringing involved many lessons in politics, literature, military science, and physical development, ...

President Volodymyr Zelensky stripped Odesa’s long-serving mayor Hennadiy Trukhanov of his Ukrainian citizenship after security services alleged he held a passport from Russia. Mr Trukhanov, 60, who ...

Oct. 14 (UPI) --Meringue music artist Elvis Crespo will be honored with the Billboard Hall of Fame Award during the Billboard Latin Music Awards on Oct. 23. The awards show will air live at 8 p.m. EDT ...

NBA legend Dwyane Wade's Way of Wade brand is expanding globally by signing teenage sensation Egor Demin. This strategic move, a joint venture with Li-Ning, targets the Chinese and Russian markets, ...

On October 13, 2025, BTS member Taehyung (V) received praise after netizens discovered that a Russian writer had dedicated her award-winning book to him. The author's name and the book's title are not ...

Iconic boxing star Evander Holyfield was the subject of much mockery from a Russian star before missing out on another historic title victory. Fighting late into the 2000s, former cruiserweight and ...