« Le visage doit être considéré comme un élément central de l’identité humaine » : le Portugal interdit le port du voile intégral

Cette image provient de cet article du Figaro. | Des dérogations sont prévues notamment pour des raisons de santé, des motifs professionnels, artistiques ou climatiques, ainsi que dans les lieux de culte, les représentations diplomatiques et les avions. (Image d’illustration) ADOBE STOCK
LE FIGARO : La loi interdit le port de vêtements destinés à dissimuler le visage ou empêcher son identification dans les espaces publics, ainsi que toute contrainte imposant à une personne de se couvrir le visage pour des motifs liés notamment au genre ou à la religion.

Le président portugais Antonio José Seguro a promulgué une loi votée à l'initiative de l’extrême droite interdisant la dissimulation du visage en public, et qui dans la pratique cible les femmes musulmanes portant le voile intégral.

« Le visage doit être considéré comme un élément central de l'identité et de la communication humaines », a expliqué le chef de l'État dans un communiqué publié mardi soir. L'ancien dirigeant du Parti socialiste a toutefois reconnu qu'il s'agissait d'un sujet « de grande sensibilité sociale et culturelle ». » | Par Le Figaro avec AFP | mercredi 19 août 2026

Il est regrettable que les hommes politiques britanniques n'aient pas le même courage que leurs homologues portugais ! Le voile intégral n'a pas sa place dans les sociétés occidentales. Cela renvoie à l'époque précédant les Lumières. — © Mark Alexander

Trump's Natalie Harp Meltdown | Steve Schmidt

August 18, 2026 | Jon Ossoff pointed out that Donald Trump is more interested in Natalie Harp than in running the country. Steve Schmidt explains why MAGA is having a meltdown in response and why neither Trump nor Harp is a victim.

Dr Gavin Ashenden: A New Islamic Blasphemy Law in the UK? Why Jacob Rees-Mogg Was Wrong about the Fear of Islam

Aug 18, 2026 | Jacob Rees-Mogg argues we have nothing to fear about as the numbers and influence of Islam grow in our country. I argue he is irresponsibly mistaken. This is why…

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Spain’s Granada Shaken by 4.8 Earthquake Days after Saturday Tremor

August 18, 2026 | A powerful earthquake has shaken the Spanish city of Granada, spreading panic and causing a building to collapse.

The tremor, which was also felt in neighbouring provinces such as Almería, has registered as a 4.8 on the Richter scale. It comes following an earthquake on Saturday that measured 5 and left a trail of destruction with panicking holidaymakers running from their hotels.

The southern city of Granada, known for its stunning Alhambra Palace, was rocked by the latest tremor just after 10.30am local time. Residents felt the walls and ceilings shake with footage showing one building crumbling into the street.

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‘The Truth about Diana’: Charles Spencer to Publish Book about Late Sister

THE GUARDIAN: Earl says he wanted to ‘write down my own thoughts and memories’ with 30th anniversary of Diana’s death ‘on the skyline’

This screenshot has been taken from this Guardian article. | Diana and Charles Spencer at a ball in London in 1985. Spencer said his sister had been ‘a one-off, dynamic character, full of love’. Photograph: Tim Graham Photo Library/Getty Images
Charles Spencer is to publish a book about his sister Diana in September.

In the book – titled Swan Song: Diana, My Sister – Spencer recounts the story of Diana’s life and the week of her death. It marks “the first time that Earl Spencer has spoken openly and at length about his sister”, according to the book’s publisher, the Penguin imprint Michael Joseph. The book will be released on 22 September in the UK.

“With the 30th anniversary of Diana’s tragic death on the skyline, I’ve been inundated yet again with requests for interviews about my sister,” said Spencer. “This has convinced me to write down my own thoughts and memories, once and for all, rather than having the discomfort of again reading the opinions of others, many of which are based on untruths that have become accepted over time.” » | Ella Creamer | Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Trump Wants to Declare Hormuz 'American Territory' | The Palki Sharma Show | India Global Review

August 15, 2026 | Donald Trump has said that he will declare the Strait of Hormuz as American territory after 'defeating' Iran. Tehran has hit back, saying 'tweets' will not change the Hormuz ownership. Where has Trump got this ridiculous idea from? Palki Sharma tells you.

It is such a pity that America has got a draft dodger as its Commander-in-Chief. His draft dodging has made the president clueless. If I am not greatly mistaken, he hasn’t got a snowball’s chance in hell of winning this war with Iran. As always, America is good at starting wars, but not so good at winning them. History shows this to be true. — © Mark Alexander

Chicken Vindaloo | Tangy, Fiery & Cooked the Traditional Way

March 3, 2026 | Chicken Vindaloo is one of the most misunderstood curries outside of India. Traditionally from Goa, this version is bold, tangy, deeply spiced, and built around vinegar, not heat. The overnight marinade is what gives it its depth, and slow cooking allows the flavours to properly develop and round out.

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NB: FYI: The pestle is the instrument you hold in your hand for crushing the spices. The mortar is the bowl you crush them in.

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Große Mehrheit geht von langem Iran-Krieg aus: Trumps Umfragewerte fallen vor Zwischenwahlen auf Rekordtief

TAGESSPIEGEL: Die US-Bürger spüren die Folgen des Konflikts im Nahen Osten immer deutlicher. Das wirkt sich auf die Umfragewerte des US-Präsidenten aus. Analysten bewerten die Lage vor den Midterms im November.

Seit mehr als sechs Monaten dauern die Kampfhandlungen im Nahen Osten an. US-Präsident Donald Trump hatte nach den gemeinsamen Angriffen mit dem Verbündeten Israel auf den Iran einen Erfolg binnen weniger Wochen in Aussicht gestellt. Begründet hatte der 80-Jährige die international umstrittene militärische Intervention damit, dass es nötig sei, das Mullah-Regime in Teheran zu stürzen und zu verhindern, dass der Iran eine Atombombe bauen kann. Im Wahlkampf hatte der Republikaner noch versprochen, Kriege zu vermeiden und die Inflation im Schach zu halten. » | Sven Lemkemeyer | Dienstag, 18. August 2026

Es ist höchst unwahrscheinlich, dass Donald Trump aus diesem unnötigen und illegalen Krieg gegen den Iran als Sieger hervorgehen wird. Es hat den Anschein, als hätten die Iraner die Oberhand gewonnen; sie werden daher keinesfalls zulassen, dass die Amerikaner diesen Krieg gewinnen. Ich befürchte, dass Amerika gezwungen sein wird, zu Kreuze zu kriechen. — © Mark Alexander

„Sie tätowierten uns auf Brust und Bein“: Russland kennzeichnet seine Söldner jetzt offenbar mit „Inventarnummern“

TAGESSPIEGEL: Um mehr Deserteure zu erwischen, markiert Russland seine Kämpfer nun wohl mit Nummern-Tattoos. In den sozialen Medien kursieren Videos, in denen die Männer von dem Prozedere berichten.

Das russische Militär soll seine ausländischen Söldner und Kämpfer im andauernden Ukraine-Krieg mit fortlaufenden Nummern kennzeichnen. Das geht aus einem Bericht des ukrainischen Militärgeheimdienstes (GUR) hervor, der am Montag via Telegram veröffentlicht wurde.

„Russland kennzeichnet ausländische Söldner der Besatzungsarmee, um die Kontrolle zu verstärken und sie zu entpersonalisieren“, heißt es in der Mitteilung. Demnach nutze das Militär ein System von fortlaufenden „Inventarnummern“, die auf die Ausrüstung oder die Haut aufgebracht werden. Unabhängig überprüfen ließen sich die Angaben nicht. » | Miriam Rathje | Dienstag, 16 August 2026

Donald Trump publie une carte du détroit d'Ormuz comme « territoire américain »

LE FIGARO : Le président avait pour la première fois parlé de « territoire américain » à propos de cette artère commerciale stratégique la semaine dernière, pendant un meeting et sur un ton qui laissait penser à une plaisanterie.

Donald Trump a publié mardi sur son réseau Truth Social une carte montrant le détroit d'Ormuz et le décrivant comme un « nouveau territoire américain », reprenant ainsi une idée déjà exprimée ces derniers jours. Le président avait pour la première fois parlé de «territoire américain » à propos de cette artère commerciale stratégique la semaine dernière, pendant un meeting et sur un ton qui laissait penser à une plaisanterie. » | Par Le Figaro avec AFP | mardi 18 août 2026

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Rio de Janeiro Travel Guide 2026 | 10 Best Places to Visit

August 18, 2026 | Planning a trip to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in 2026? This Rio de Janeiro travel guide covers the best places to visit in Rio de Janeiro, including Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, Ipanema Beach, Copacabana Beach, Tijuca National Park, Selarón Steps, Arpoador Rock, Lapa Arches, Rio de Janeiro Cathedral, and Jardim Botânico.

Discover the top things to do in Rio de Janeiro, famous landmarks, beautiful beaches, lush national parks, historic attractions, scenic viewpoints, and cultural highlights that make Rio one of the world's most spectacular destinations.

Whether you're visiting Rio de Janeiro for the first time or planning your next trip to Brazil, this travel guide highlights the must-see destinations and unforgettable experiences in Rio de Janeiro in 2026.

Frauenrechte in Afghanistan: Müssen wir mit den Taliban kooperieren?

Oct 25, 2024 | Die Taliban haben den afghanischen Frauen und Mädchen fast jedes Recht genommen. Seit ihrer Machtübernahme 2021 unterdrücken sie Frauen immer mehr. Mädchen dürfen nach der 6. Klasse nicht mehr zur Schule gehen. Frauen dürfen in der Öffentlichkeit nicht sprechen. Und ihr Gesicht müssen sie verhüllen. Trotz dieser Menschenrechtsverletzungen sind die Taliban heute international breit vernetzt. Denn die internationale Gemeinschaft steht vor einem Dilemma. Kein Land will die Taliban als Regierung anerkennen. Sie zu isolieren funktioniert aber auch nicht. Denn um humanitäre Hilfe zu leisten, braucht es ein gewisses Mass an Kooperation mit den Taliban. Wir erklären, wie die Taliban die Frauen bisher eingeschränkt haben, welche Staaten mit den Taliban kooperieren und in welchem Dilemma sich westliche Länder befinden, die humanitär helfen möchten.

Gravitas: Child Marriage: America's Secret Problem

April 30, 2024 | There is a problem that the United States does not like talking about. It is a problem of child marriage. The practice is rampant- given that only 12 states outlaw the marriage of a minor. This report has the details!

Taliban Recognises Child Marriages Valid | 'Virgin Girl's Silence Counts as Consent' | Gravitas

May 18, 2026 | The Taliban’s new 31-article family law regulation has triggered global outrage. From treating a young girl’s silence as “consent” to expanding religious court powers over child marriages, divorce, and women’s rights, critics say Afghanistan is witnessing the institutionalisation of hard-line rule. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the controversial law and why human rights groups are deeply alarmed.

'Be Quiet, Fake News!' | Trump Snaps at Female Journalist over North Korea Questions

August 18, 2026 | Donald Trump erupted at a female reporter in a furious Oval Office clash today, repeatedly ordering her to "be quiet" and branding her a "fake reporter" in front of a 10-year-old boy.

The fiery exchange unfolded as the US president welcomed 16-year-old lifeguard Ryder Williams to the White House after he rescued the youngster from powerful waves off the California coast last month.

The boy, Nathanial Rai, was also sitting in the Oval Office alongside Williams and his family. Trump appeared to drag Nathanial into the confrontation, turning to the youngster and asking whether he also found the reporter disrespectful.

"You're very disrespectful in front of this young man, okay? Don't you find her disrespectful? He understands," Trump said before repeatedly ordering CNN reporter Kristen Holmes to stop speaking.

Con amore e gusto — Die Geschichte der italienischen Küche (2013)

Jun 30, 2024 | Das Essen ist die grosse Leidenschaft der Italiener. Cuscùs in Sizilien, Ribollita in der Toskana oder Agnolotti im Piemont: Die lokale Küche ist reich und vielfältig. Was die italienische Küche trotz allen Unterschieden zusammenhält, erklärt der Historiker Massimo Montanari. Mit vielen Beispielen aus ganz Italien.

Pellegrino Artusi, der berühmteste Kochbuchautor der italienischen Küche, hat mit seiner Rezeptsammlung die Einheit Italiens mehr gefestigt als alle Politiker zusammen. In Artusis Heimatstadt Forlimpopoli wird nach seinen Rezepten gekocht. Zur Kochschule der Casa Artusi pilgern Liebhaber der italienischen Küche aus der ganzen Welt.

Steve Rosenberg: Russia: “Tense Situation with Fuel Supply" Russian Newspapers Report

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Jon Ossoff Calls Trump ‘Uniquely Despicable’ over Handling of Iran War in Rousing Atlanta Speech.

August 18, 2026 | FULL SPEECH: Georgia Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff sharply criticized Donald Trump’s handling of the US-Israel conflict with Iran, describing it as "uniquely despicable" and alleging that the president is "re-rigging" a corrupt system for personal gain. As Ossoff campaigns for re-election in Georgia this November, his persistent attacks against the Trump administration have fueled growing speculation that he is building momentum for a potential 2028 presidential run.

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Islamophobia’s Rise in Texas: ‘I Won’t Rest Until Every Muslim Is Gone’

Partial screenshot taken from this NYT article. | Morning prayer at the Valley Ranch Islamic Center in Irving, Texas. Credit: Desiree Rios for The New York Times
THE NEW YORK TIMES: Muslim communities have been growing for decades, particularly around Dallas. Now, conservatives want to roll up the welcome mat.

Ghulam Kehar rose before dawn in early June to attend the day’s first prayer at his local mosque in Irving, Texas, before heading off for a monthslong deployment with the U.S. Coast Guard.

He had been deployed before, but this time was different. He felt apprehensive about leaving his wife and four children behind in Texas, even for a short while.

Rhetorical attacks on Muslims by top Texas leaders had become more pronounced, and seemed to be trickling down. At his mosque, the Valley Ranch Islamic Center, and others across the state, congregants and religious leaders swapped stories of ugly comments directed at them while praying in public or sitting in public parks.

In recent months, a man was arrested and charged with making a terroristic threat at a major new Islamic center in Houston. Not far away, in Conroe, a woman told Muslim shoppers at a grocery store they were “not welcome in this state or this country” — after losing her job, she received nearly $250,000 from supporters after video of her comments circulated widely. In McKinney, a Dallas suburb, a woman grabbed a former mayor and stuffed paper with an anti-Muslim message down his shirt during a heated City Council hearing over a mosque expansion. » | J. David Goodman, Lauren McGaughy, Jesus Jiménez and Ruth Graham | The reporters, based in Houston, Austin and Dallas, conducted more than 45 interviews at mosques, businesses and political events around Texas for this article | Monday, August 17, 2026

Trump Betrays Allies with Threat to Bomb Oman and Reduced Protections Against a Nuclear North Korea.

August 17, 2026 | Donald Trump has threatened to bomb long-time diplomatic mediator Oman and unilaterally reduce joint military exercises with South Korea—demonstrating a severe breakdown in foreign policy strategy. By severing critical diplomatic backchannels and catering to authoritarian leaders, these uncoordinated actions drastically heighten the risk of accidental global conflict and nuclear escalation.

Why Has US President Donald Trump Threatened to Bomb Oman? | BBC Newscast

August 17, 2026

How Donald Trump's Relationships with North and South Korea Are Changing | BBC News

Aug 17, 2026 | President Donald Trump has said the US will "substantially reduce" joint military exercises with South Korea.

He cited his "very good relationship" with North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un, and noted that South Korea had recently declined to join the US in the "denuclearisation" of Iran.

So what does this mean for the future of his relationships with the Koreas?

A New American Leader | Steve Schmidt

August 17, 2026 | Donald Trump is systematically attempting to dismantle the Constitution. Steve Schmidt explains how Jon Ossoff and a new generation of Democrats are the antidote to Trump's poison and why MAGA must be voted out of power from coast to coast in November.

Trump Sends Son-in-law to Israel, Tells Iran to Surrender and Threatens to Bomb Ally

Aug 17, 2026 | Donald Trump is not having much luck in the Middle East - such is the US President’s frustration that today he even threatened to bomb Oman, America's ally, if they got in the way of peace talks with Iran.

And almost 11 months after the Gaza ceasefire deal was signed, the Strip is still a tent city amongst the rubble, caught between Trump’s impatience and Benjamin Netanyahu’s need for political survival.

Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner was dispatched to the Middle East to meet with the leadership of Hamas and then to huddle with the Israeli prime minister along with former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair.

A spokesman for Netanyahu, who flatly rejected the 15-point Gaza peace plan last week, described the talks as "deep and constructive." But the next step still depends on Hamas agreeing to surrender its arms and Israeli troops to withdraw.

Meanwhile, Trump has apparently opened up a whole new front in his war with Iran threatening to bomb Oman if they "got in the way" of his peace talks, while Tehran has threatened to go on the offensive.

Péter Magyar regiert seit 100 Tagen Ungarn: „Es hat sich wahnsinnig viel verändert im Alltag“

TAGESSPIEGEL: Nach der historischen Niederlage von Rechtspopulist Viktor Orbán versprach Wahlsieger Péter Magyar: „An den Sommer 2026 wird man sich zurückerinnern.“ Ist das so? Eine erste Bilanz.

Noch vor einem halben Jahr hatte Csaba Lukács andere Probleme: Würde Viktor Orbán die Wiederwahl gelingen und das umstrittene „Transparenzgesetz“ durchbringen, wäre das vermutlich der Todesstoß für seine Wochenzeitung „Ungarische Stimme“.

Bekanntlich kam es anders: Die neue Regierung von Ministerpräsident Péter Magyar brachte ein Gesetz zur Wiederherstellung der Pressefreiheit auf den Weg; sie stoppte Propaganda-Sendungen auf öffentlich-rechtlichen Kanälen und kündigte Presseförderungen an. » | Markus Schönherr | Montag, 17. August 2026

Trump Lashes Out at Oman as the Preliminary Deal with Iran Expires.

Screenshot taken from this NYT article. | President Trump lashed out at Oman while he spoke to Fox News. Credit: Al Drago for The New York Times
THE NEW YORK TIMES: As a crumbling truce with Iran officially collapsed on Monday, President Trump signaled his frustration at his inability to resolve a war that he started but cannot seem to end.

In an interview with Fox News, the president lashed out at an American ally, Oman, that has been trying to mediate negotiations with Iran.

“If Oman gets in the way, we’ll bomb the shit out of them,” Mr. Trump said in a phone interview, according to Fox News’s Trey Yingst.

The latest threat toward Oman, which has facilitated talks between the United States and Iran for years and maintains that it is still a neutral mediator, came as Mr. Trump found himself without much leverage to reach the goals he set out at the start of the war.

Hostilities have now stretched past the six-month mark in a conflict that began with the United States and Israel launching strikes across Iran in February. Administration officials pledged at the time that the war would be over in four to six weeks. » | Luke Broadwater | Monday, August 17, 2026

Vulgar man; vulgar president; foul mouth! — © Mark Alexander

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CURATING THE TABLE: Chicken Tikka Masala | The Proper Way to Make the UK's Favourite Curry

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Fans Gather with Friends and Family in Swansea for Bonnie Tyler's Funeral

Aug 17, 2026 | Fans have gathered to pay tribute to Bonnie Tyler as the singer's funeral took place in Swansea.

The Total Eclipse of the Heart singer, whose real name was Gaynor Hopkins, died in Portugal last month.



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Bestattung von Sängerin: Abschied von Bonnie Tyler: Gänsehaut-Momente bei Trauerfeier: Letzter Applaus für einen Weltstar: Fans, Freunde und Familie verabschieden sich in Wales von Sängerin Bonnie Tyler. Wegbegleiter erinnern sich in emotionalen Reden an die Sängerin. »

Hunderte Fans nehmen Abschied: Bewegende Trauerfeier für Sängerin Bonnie Tyler in Wales: Hunderte Fans von Bonnie Tyler haben in ihrer walisischen Heimat Abschied von der Rocksängerin genommen. Die Trauerfeier in einer Kirche in Swansea wurde auch im Internet übertragen. »

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Au Pays de Galles, dernier adieu à Bonnie Tyler sur l'air de "Total eclipse of the heart" : Une star internationale restée une "fille simple": les fans de la chanteuse britannique Bonnie Tyler, décédée en juillet, lui ont rendu un dernier hommage lundi à Swansea, dans son Pays de Galles natal, entonnant ses tubes et racontant des anecdotes savoureuses. / Quand les funérailles ont débuté à l'église St Mary avec "It's a heartache", des fans à l'extérieur n'ont pas hésité à faire entendre leur voix, parfois à pleins poumons. »

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Emotional farewell to 'global, iconic superstar' Bonnie Tyler: Fans travelled to Wales to pay an emotional tribute to legendary singer Bonnie Tyler as her funeral was held in the city she was "a fantastic ambassador for". / A celebration of life service was held at Swansea Minster ahead of a private family funeral in the village where she was born and grew up. »

Bonnie Tyler: Familie und Fans begleiten sie auf ihrem letzten Weg | ntv

Aug 17, 2026 | Bewegender Abschied von Bonnie Tyler: Zahlreiche Fans versammeln sich in Wales, um der Sängerin die letzte Ehre zu erweisen. Reporterin Katharina Delling berichtet von der emotionalen Trauerfeier, bewegenden Momenten und dem Abschied der Familie.

Democracy Now! "The Nerd Reich": Author Gil Durán on Big Tech Fascism, Peter Thiel, JD Vance & the War on Democracy

Aug 17, 2026 | A new book by longtime Bay Area journalist Gil Durán investigates “tech fascism” and its mounting influence on U.S. politics. The Nerd Reich: Silicon Valley Fascism and the War on Democracy follows the rise of Vice President JD Vance, the former venture capitalist whose “outsider” campaign for Senate was bankrolled by the billionaire co-founder of PayPal and Palantir, Peter Thiel. Durán traces the ideological lineage of the current Trump administration back from Vance to Thiel and the far-right-wing monarchist Curtis Yarvin, whose “right-libertarian” political theory has long made the rounds among Silicon Valley elite. “These guys were never libertarians,” says Durán. “Now that they are the government, we see their true face: They’re fascists, and they’re authoritarians.”

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Die Küche Siziliens: Ein aromatischer Mix der Kulturen - Dokumentation von NZZ Format (2013)

Apr 23, 2020 | Griechen, Araber, Normannen, Schwaben, Spanier und Franzosen haben Sizilien im Lauf der Jahrhunderte erobert und regiert und Spuren ihrer Kultur hinterlassen, auch in der Küche.

Streetfood in Palermo: Auf den Märkten isst man frittierte Reiskugeln, rohe Seeigel und Kutteln. Spanisch beeinflusst sind die Empanadas, die gefüllten Teigtaschen. Die süß-saure Caponata aus Gemüse, Kapern und Oliven ist ein Mix aus allen mediterranen Kochkünsten. In San Vito Lo Capo, der Hochburg des sizilianischen Couscous, ist die Nähe zu Nordafrika deutlich spürbar.

Die Insel Favignana war einst Schauplatz der Thunfischerei. Peppe bereitet einen Salat aus rohem Thunfisch, Aloe Vera, Früchten und aromatischen Kräutern zu. Bei Modica produziert die Familie Floridia den geschützten "Ragusano"-Käse. Der "fliegende Chefkoch" Carmelo Chiaramonte philosophiert auf dem Fischmarkt von Catania. Eine Gruppe von jungen, ehrgeizigen Köchen glänzt mit Interpretationen der tradtionellen Küche.

Originaltitel: Kulinarische Reise durch Sizilien

Week Ahead 17/08/2026 – A Very Different Week Ahead – Met Office Weather Forecast UK

Aug 17, 2026 | This is the Met Office UK Weather forecast for the week ahead 17/08/2026. The weather turns wet across many parts of the UK with low pressure influencing conditions. Bands of rain then showers with thunder and hail will sink south. Turning fresher from the north with a northerly wind. Bringing you this week’s weather forecast is Clare Nasir

Bonnie Tyler

Date of birth: June 8, 1951. Date of death: July 8, 2026 | Place of birth: Skewen, Swansea, Wales. Place of death: Faro, Portugal. Real name: Gaynor Hopkins
The photo above is a still taken from this German video on Bonnie Tyler’s life. [Source: YouTube]

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Thieves Steal Four Renaissance Paintings From Italian Museum in Brazen Heist

THE NEW YORK TIMES: The works, by Antonello da Messina, were taken as the Sicilian city of Messina held a religious celebration.

The five surviving panels of Antonello da Messina’s 1473 “San Gregorio Polyptych,” three of which were stolen from the Accascina Regional Museum in Messina, Italy. Credit: Museo Regionale Accascina Messina, via Reuters
Four paintings by the Renaissance master Antonello da Messina were stolen from a museum in Messina, Sicily, on Saturday, Italian officials said.

Taking advantage of an annual religious celebration that brings tens of thousands to Messina’s streets, thieves made off with three of five panels that constitute the Polyptych of San Gregorio as well as a small double-sided devotional painting. They are the only works by Antonello da Messina, commonly called Antonello, that remained in his native city.

The celebration, the Procession of the Vara, is a religious ritual that takes places every Aug. 15. Some 100,000 people attended the celebration and the city’s law enforcement officials were focused on maintaining order there, city officials said. “Coinciding with la Vara, it was certainly a planned theft,” Mayor Federico Basile said in a telephone interview.

Commissioned in the 15th century for the church of San Gregorio, which was destroyed during a devastating earthquake in 1908, the San Gregorio altarpiece originally consisted of six panels. Only five remain and were housed at Messina’s Accascina Regional Museum. » | Elisabetta Povoledo | Reporting from Rome | Sunday, August 16, 2026

Trump réduit les exercices militaires avec Séoul au nom de sa relation avec Kim Jong Un

Cette image provient de cet article du Figaro. | Le président américain Donald Trump prononce un discours au David S. Mack Center for Training and Intelligence, à Garden City, dans l’État de New York, le 14 août 2026. Ken Cedeno / REUTERS
LE FIGARO : Le président américain juge ces manœuvres conjointes « coûteuses » et « hostiles » envers la Corée du Nord, qu’il estime désormais « non menaçante ».

Donald Trump a annoncé dimanche « réduire considérablement » la participation des États-Unis à des exercices militaires conjoints avec son allié historique sud-coréen, en raison de sa « très bonne relation avec Kim Jong Un », le dirigeant de la Corée du Nord.

Le président américain a dénoncé sur sa plateforme Truth Social des exercices « non seulement coûteux » et qui selon lui « envoient un signal totalement inapproprié et hostile » envers la Corée du Nord, qui, « depuis que Donald Trump est président, s’est montrée non menaçante et respectueuse ». » | Par Le Figaro avec AFP | dimanche 16 août 2026

Thousands of Bonnie Tyler Fans Gather to Pay Respects as Coffin Brought Home

August 16, 2026 | Thousands of Bonnie Tyler fans gathered in Swansea to pay their final respects as the beloved Welsh singer's coffin was brought home.

The emotional procession through Mumbles became a powerful tribute as mourners lined the streets, shared memories, and even sang one of her most iconic songs.

Known around the world for legendary hits including Total Eclipse of the Heart, It's a Heartache, and Holding Out for a Hero, Bonnie Tyler built a career spanning more than five decades while remaining deeply connected to her Welsh roots.

Her journey from South Wales to international stardom made her one of the most recognizable voices in music. Fans travelled from across Europe to witness her final journey, while floral tributes appeared outside her home.

The scenes in Swansea showed just how deeply her music had touched generations of people. Her passing at the age of 75 left millions of fans heartbroken, but the massive public tribute demonstrated that her voice and legacy will continue to live on.

From her early days as Gaynor Hopkins to becoming an international music icon, Bonnie Tyler's extraordinary story has left an unforgettable mark on the world.

This video looks at the emotional homecoming, the fans who gathered to honor her, her incredible career, and the final tributes planned in her memory.


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