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Russian Theater Community Fractured by Exile and Pressure
Worldmeduza16d ago

Russian Theater Community Fractured by Exile and Pressure

Russia's theater community remains fractured after 2022, with many directors, actors, and playwrights emigrating and institutions closing under pressure, leaving few opportunities for artists to collaborate or see each other's work outside of an annual event in Yerevan.

Swiss Programmer Declares Himself King Jonas I by Exploiting Legal Loopholes
Worldle-monde2mo ago

Swiss Programmer Declares Himself King Jonas I by Exploiting Legal Loopholes

Programmer Jonas Lauwiner declared the establishment of his own 'monarchy' and symbolic 'land empire' after discovering hundreds of ownerless plots in Switzerland that individuals can claim for a symbolic fee under local law, with many exiles in Paris's Stalingrad metro station facing similar challenges of lacking housing and work despite refugee status.

UK Convicts Two Men in Landmark Chinese Spying Case
PoliticsBBCNYTFT+36wapoThe Guardianyle-uutisetnosle-figaroSCMPrzeczpospolitatvn24+28 more3mo ago39 sources

UK Convicts Two Men in Landmark Chinese Spying Case

A UK border official and a former Hong Kong police officer have been convicted of assisting a Chinese spy agency in Britain. This marks the first time in British history that individuals have been found guilty of spying for China.

Mexico Offered Asylum to Spanish Republican Exiles
Worldla-vanguardia4mo ago

Mexico Offered Asylum to Spanish Republican Exiles

The government of Lázaro Cárdenas welcomed between 22,000 and 25,000 Spanish exiles, who were rejected by other countries, by invoking the 1933 Montevideo Convention and requiring only their application.

María Corina Machado Meets Spanish Opposition Leaders in Madrid
Worldel-mundo4mo ago

María Corina Machado Meets Spanish Opposition Leaders in Madrid

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado visited Spain, meeting with prominent Spanish opposition figures like Feijóo, Abascal, and Ayuso, while the Spanish government under Sánchez reportedly distanced itself. Her visit highlighted Spain as a key location for Venezuelan political discourse, drawing support from Venezuelan exiles.

French Archives of Spanish Franco Exiles Now Online
Politicsle-monde4mo ago

French Archives of Spanish Franco Exiles Now Online

Over 180,000 records concerning Spaniards who fled Franco's dictatorship are now accessible online through the French Office for the Protection of Refugees and Stateless Persons (OFPRA). This initiative, funded by Spain, aims to preserve the memory of 40 years of exile in France.

Cuban Exiles in Miami Await US Action on Regime Change
Worldcbc5mo ago

Cuban Exiles in Miami Await US Action on Regime Change

While the Middle East conflict continues, Cuban exiles in South Florida are closely observing and anticipating when the U.S. administration will shift its focus to Cuba, hoping for actions that could lead to rebuilding their home country.

Russian Dissident Artist Shot Dead in Poland
WorldBBCFTle-monde+48The Guardianhelsingin-sanomatnosukrainska-pravdafazaftonbladetberlingskeDW+40 more2mo ago51 sources

Russian Dissident Artist Shot Dead in Poland

Robert Kuzovkov, a Russian artist known for his criticism of Vladimir Putin, was shot and killed in Poland. Two Belarusian individuals have been arrested in connection with his murder.

Lithuanian Parliament Honors Exile Organizations
Worlddelfi-lt2mo ago

Lithuanian Parliament Honors Exile Organizations

During a commemoration for the Days of Mourning and Hope and Occupation and Genocide, the head of the Lithuanian Parliament, Juozas Olekas, presented a parliamentary award to four organizations representing political prisoners and exiles.

Iranian Filmmakers Applaud Oscar Submission Rule Changes
Culturevarietydeadline3mo ago2 sources

Iranian Filmmakers Applaud Oscar Submission Rule Changes

Iranian independent filmmakers and exiles have welcomed the overhaul of the Best International Film Oscar submission process, hailing it as a significant step forward. They view the changes as a major victory for independent cinema.

What we know so far about the deadly boat shooting off Cuba’s coast
WorldThe Guardiannrkruv+2aktuality-sk20-minuten6mo ago5 sources

What we know so far about the deadly boat shooting off Cuba’s coast

Cuba says it thwarted armed exiles on a Florida-registered speedboat who were trying to infiltrate from the US A deadly exchange of fire between two boats off the coast of Cuba, killing four and wounding six, has raised already high tensions between Washington and Havana. Cuba’s government said a US-registered boat was carrying 10 people, most of whom it claimed “have a known history of criminal and violent activity”. The US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, said the US was gathering its own i...

Cuba Coast Guard kills 4 on boat
PoliticscnbcKorea Herald6mo ago2 sources

Cuba Coast Guard kills 4 on boat

HAVANA (AP) — Cuba’s government said Wednesday that the 10 passengers on a boat that opened fire on its soldiers were armed Cubans living in the US who were trying to infiltrate the island and unleash terrorism. The announcement came hours after Cuba said its soldiers killed four people and wounded six others aboard a Florida-registered speed boat that had entered Cuban waters and opened fire on the soldiers first, injuring one Cuban officer. Cuba’s government said the majority of the 10 people

Ukraine Strikes Russian Targets, Including Wildberries Warehouse and Energy Infrastructure
WorldAPReutersle-monde+35The GuardianAl Jazeeracnbcruvukrainska-pravdafazle-figarolsm-lv+27 more24d ago38 sources

Ukraine Strikes Russian Targets, Including Wildberries Warehouse and Energy Infrastructure

Ukraine launched drone attacks on multiple Russian targets, including a Wildberries warehouse in the Vladimir region and a technological university, while Russia simultaneously attacked energy infrastructure in six Ukrainian regions. These strikes resulted in casualties and widespread power outages.

Debate Over 'Grandchildren's Law' and its Impact on Spanish Electoral Roll
Politicsla-vanguardia1mo ago

Debate Over 'Grandchildren's Law' and its Impact on Spanish Electoral Roll

The 'Grandchildren's Law,' which grants Spanish nationality to descendants of exiles, is under scrutiny for its potential impact on the electoral roll. Politicians like Feijóo, Ayuso, and Abascal allege that the government intends to manipulate elections in its favor through the votes of newly naturalized citizens.

Israel's Security Concerns Amid US-Iran Diplomacy
Worldla-repubblicahindustan-timesjerusalem-post2mo ago3 sources

Israel's Security Concerns Amid US-Iran Diplomacy

Israel is expressing concerns that its security should not be dependent on unfinished US-Iran diplomatic efforts. Discussions in Tel Aviv's 'Little Tehran' reflect disappointment among exiles regarding the outcome of negotiations.

Ukraine Drone Attacks Hit Russia, Mykolaiv Targeted by Russian Drones
Worldbloombergle-mondeAl Jazeera+24nzzruvukrainska-pravdale-figaroirozhlasla-repubblicaaktualne-czdelfi-lt+16 more2mo ago27 sources

Ukraine Drone Attacks Hit Russia, Mykolaiv Targeted by Russian Drones

A Ukrainian drone attack in Russia's Bryansk region killed one person and injured another, while Russia claimed to have shot down 180 Ukrainian drones. Concurrently, Russian drone attacks on Mykolaiv, Ukraine, injured several people.

Cuba Warns US of "Bloodbath" After Expanded Sanctions
WorldAPReutersbloomberg+52NYTFTwapoThe GuardianNPRAl JazeeraCNNdr-dk+44 more3mo ago55 sources

Cuba Warns US of "Bloodbath" After Expanded Sanctions

The United States has expanded sanctions against Cuba, prompting Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel to warn of a "bloodbath" if the island nation is attacked. This escalation highlights severe tensions between the two countries.

Czech Government Labels Brno Exiles Meeting a Provocation
Politicsdelo3mo ago

Czech Government Labels Brno Exiles Meeting a Provocation

The populist Czech government has controversially labeled a meeting of exiles in Brno as a provocation, sparking debate between themes of reconciliation and nationalism. This stance highlights ongoing tensions regarding historical events and national identity.

Editorial: Israel's Identity and Inclusivity
Opinionjerusalem-post4mo ago

Editorial: Israel's Identity and Inclusivity

An editorial reflects on Israel's foundational purpose as a gathering place for exiles, urging the nation to better recognize and engage with those on its periphery, referencing Milei's influence.

Cuba charges six exiles with terrorism in wake of deadly speedboat attack
WorldThe Guardian5mo ago

Cuba charges six exiles with terrorism in wake of deadly speedboat attack

Detainees accused of coming from the US with intent to sow chaos and attack military units on Communist-ruled island Cuban prosecutors have formally charged six people with crimes of terrorism after a US-flagged speedboat was involved in a deadly shootout with Cuba’s coast guard last week. The US-based Cuban defendants are accused of packing a boat with weapons and heading toward Cuba in hopes of destabilising the government in Havana. Continue reading...

‘Adventurism has had its day’: speedboat shootout leaves Miami’s exiled Cubans bewildered
PoliticsThe Guardian6mo ago

‘Adventurism has had its day’: speedboat shootout leaves Miami’s exiled Cubans bewildered

Few clues as to how 10 heavily armed men intercepted on stolen speedboat came together from across Florida or what they hoped to achieve Foot traffic was slow outside the Bay of Pigs Museum on Calle Ocho in Miami’s Little Havana neighbourhood. A few tourists in T-shirts and shorts bypassed the gallery dedicated to one of the most fateful days in Cuba’s history and headed instead to nearby Máximo Gómez Park to take photographs of Cuban exiles playing dominoes. This is the street at the heart ...