Brian Cox once toured as a keyboardist in major rock and pop bands. Now he’s a particle physicist on a new world tour with a dazzling show he designed in an era of science disinformation and denial.
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The Turbulent Times of Friedrich Merz
The new chancellor believes the world needs a stronger Germany. He is still navigating how to do it.
In Rome, the King of Paparazzi Is a Star in His Own Right
Rino Barillari has been snapping photos of, and sparring with, the famous for 65 years, from Princess Margaret to Lady Gaga, Peter O’Toole to Spike Lee. He is now a fixture himself in the celebrity firmament.
Former King Juan Carlos I of Spain, Seeking Relevance, Publishes Book
King Juan Carlos I of Spain abdicated and left for exile years ago. Now, his attempted comeback is giving his family a royal headache.
How Andrew Tate, Manosphere Star Accused of Rape and Trafficking, Was Freed
Barred from leaving Romania, Andrew Tate courted powerful figures on the American right, from Tucker Carlson to Barron Trump. Then an extraordinary order let him go.
With MaXhosa Africa, Laduma Ngxokolo Is Reweaving South Africa’s Story
Laduma Ngxokolo, the designer behind MaXhosa Africa, is on a mission to embrace his country’s history and traditions, rather than hide from them.
Maduro Faces His Ultimate Fight as Trump Threatens Military Action in Venezuela
President Trump’s threat of military action has confronted President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela with the gravest challenge of his crisis-ridden reign.
For Shooting Suspect, a Long Path of Conflict From Afghanistan to America
Rahmanullah Lakanwal was among the Afghans who came to the United States after the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan. Earlier, he served in a paramilitary unit that worked with U.S. forces.
Roya Mahboob Seeks New Ways to Educate Afghan Girls Under Taliban Rule
The entrepreneur Roya Mahboob is building off-line apps, underground networks and a global robotics team to educate Afghan girls unable to attend school.
Namibia’s New Minister of Health and Social Services Reimagines Health Care
Dr. Esperance Luvindao, who leads the country’s health and social services and is the youngest health minister in Africa, has ambitious plans.