The annual prizes are being announced this week, beginning Monday.
Author: DERRICK BRYSON TAYLOR
Man Smashes Ai Weiwei’s Porcelain Sculpture at Italian Museum
The man behind the episode, at a reception for Mr. Ai’s new exhibition in Bologna, has targeted artists before, a museum spokesman said.
Portugal Going Through ‘Difficult Days’ as Wildfires Burn Across the Country
More than 5,000 personnel are battling a number of wildfires, the authorities said, and the prime minister called it an “extremely difficult weather situation.”
You Won’t See Them at the Olympics, but These Speed Puzzlers Are World-Class
Puzzling has been around for more than 250 years, but a budding tournament featuring participants from more than 75 countries in Spain is giving it new life.
Couple Who Attempted to Cross Atlantic Found Dead in Lifeboat
James Brett Clibbery and his wife, Sarah Justine Packwood, had left Nova Scotia on June 11, bound for the Azores. The authorities recovered remains believed to be theirs earlier this month.
Each Year Flying Ants Emerge Across the U.K. And Yes, They’re Annoying.
Winged ants emerge from the soil on hot summer days with one goal: find a mate — fast. These insects are annoying, but experts say they play a vital role in the environment.
14-Year-Old Boy Killed in London Sword Attack, Police Say
A 14-year-old boy was killed and several others were hospitalized in a stabbing spree in northeast London, the police said. A 36-year-old man was arrested.
Watch Worn by John Jacob Astor on the Titanic Sells for $1.4 Million
Numerous artifacts from the Titanic, including a pocket watch and a violin case, were auctioned off this weekend in England. Collectors were ready to pounce.
Da Vinci’s Been Dead for 500 Years. Who Gets to Profit from His Work?
Italian officials and a German puzzle maker are battling over a 1,000-piece puzzle bearing the image of the artist’s “Vitruvian Man.”
Germany’s Beloved Dachshund Could Be Threatened Under Breeding Bill
The bill would strengthen laws around dog breeding, but Germany’s kennel club worries that the legislation could lead to bans on several breeds.