Two killed and several hurt after car ploughs into crowds in German city of Leipzig 04. May 2026 (19:45) A suspect has been apprehended, but detectives say little is known about their motivation at this stageAt least two people have been killed and several injured after a driver in an SUV ploughed into a crowd in the centre of Leipzig in eastern Germany, the city’s mayor has said.“The police have apprehended the suspected assailant,” Burkhard Jung said on Monday, adding that the authorities had the scene in a pedestrian zone under control. “We still don’t really know the motivation. We don’t know anything about the perpetrator.” Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Venice Showcases an Array of Global Art Stars During the Biennale 04. May 2026 (19:44) Marina Abramovic, Lorna Simpson, Arthur Jafa, Richard Prince and Peggy Guggenheim are among those being featured at museums and foundations during this year’s international art exhibition.(New York Times)
A Dutch Art Studio Lights Up Venice’s Grand Canal 04. May 2026 (19:43) Lonneke Gordijn and Ralph Nauta of Studio Drift have brought their kinetic light sculptures outdoors at the Venice Biennale.(New York Times)
Narendra Modi’s BJP wins election in West Bengal for the first time 04. May 2026 (19:34) Result in key Indian state is set to have significant implications for the country’s political landscapeNarendra Modi’s party has won a resounding election victory in West Bengal, a state which had been a rare opposition stronghold, expanding his unrivalled consolidation of power across the country.It is the first time that the Indian prime minister’s Bharatiya Janata party (BJP) has won assembly elections in West Bengal, a large and politically significant state in eastern India. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Innocent teen plunged into 'sugar daddy' nightmare after posting video of her high school graduation ceremony online