The ornithological artist drawing 1,000 birds by hand – all for an app that wants you off your phone

The mission of the Flock app is quietly subversive: to encourage users to ditch their screens and explore the wonderful world of birding On a brilliantly bright afternoon in his gallery and studio in…
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Lebanon: Why the Baalbek Festival Postpones its 2026 Edition · Global Voices
On 12 June, the Baalbek International Festival announced the postponement of its 2026 edition due to the security and political situation in Lebanon. A decision that comes when the..

US pledges $1bn support to Colombia as Trump-backed president sworn in
Abelardo de la Espriella used his maiden speech to promise an "all-out war" on what he calls "narco-terrorism".
Atletico Madrid will not sell Alvarez amid Barcelona interest, says Simeone
Last month, Atletico filed a complaint to FIFA over Barcelona allegedly tapping up the 26-year-old forward.