Iran violently clamps down on Christians amid reports of torture, fines and floggings
Iran claims to allow the country’s Christian minority to practice its faith in peace. The reality for many Iranian Christians,...
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UN expert on freedom of expression urges end to Julian Assange’s prosecution over press freedom concerns
A United Nations expert on freedom of expression called on the U.S. government to drop the charges against WikiLeaks founder...
Meloni’s shift from anti-globalist to pro-Europe, Biden buddy infuriates base: ‘Will not vote for her anymore’
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met with President Biden this week, calling for an end to illegal immigrants amid criticism...
Combine Takeaways: Caleb Williams Speaks, Marvin Harrison Jr. Ghosts Us, and Rome Odunze Can’t Fly a Plane
Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images ‘NFL Draft Show’: Vibes Check Edition! PANDA WATCH: Vibes Check Edition (2:48). Next, the guys...
The Awards Season Awards: Which Oscars Campaigns Worked (and Didn’t)
Photo by Beata Zawrzel/NurPhoto via Getty Images Matt and Michael discuss winners for Best Campaign Narrative, Biggest Campaign Misfire, Best...
Why Has Kate Middleton Mysteriously Disappeared? An FAQ
Getty Images/Ringer illustration Where has the Princess of Wales been since Christmas? Why has the royal family been so vague...
Alexei Navalny funeral: Family of Putin arch-nemesis gather to say goodbye in Moscow
The family of Russian President Vladimir Putin's arch-nemesis Alexei Navalny gathered Friday for his funeral in Moscow, weeks after his...
New ravenmaster at Tower of London has most important job in England, according to legend
If an ancient prophecy is right, Michael "Barney" Chandler has just got the most important job in England.The 56-year-old former...
US forces carry out more strikes against anti-ship cruise missiles, drone in Red Sea
U.S. forces carried out more strikes against anti-ship cruise missiles and a drone in the Red Sea Thursday evening, Central...
Adam Kaufman on the NFLPA Survey. Plus, Is It Time to Give Mazzulla Credit?
Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images Jamie and Brian also look at some Red Sox futures bets and preview the Celtics-Mavericks...
Let’s Talk About Magic Dick Theory in ‘Dune’
Ringer illustration If you look deep enough, much of traditional fantasy and science fiction boils down to the theory. Including...
Pope Francis hospitalized briefly after dealing with flu symptoms
Pope Francis was briefly hospitalized in Rome on Wednesday after suffering from flu symptoms for a number of days.The Vatican...
Reporter’s Notebook: Grim times in Kyiv as war marks second anniversary
KYIV - It was my seventh trip to Ukraine since the war began two years ago. And never have I...
‘Clerks’ and the ’90s Indie Film Big Bang, Through the Eyes of The Village Voice
Ringer illustration An excerpt from Tricia Romano’s oral history of the famed alt-weekly, ‘The Freaks Came Out to Write,’ featuring...
Sending European troops to Ukraine remains an option, says French President Emmanuel Macron
French President Emmanuel Macron has not ruled out the possibility of European Union member states sending troops into Ukraine to...
