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A Russian artist who was critical of Putin is killed near his home in Poland
Jun 16, 2026 - World 
Polish prosecutors say a 44-year-old Russian artist who has been critical of President Vladimir Putin was shot and killed at close range near his home in eastern Poland
Uffizi Gallery unveils new arrangement for Botticelli's 'Birth of Venus' and 'Primavera'
Jun 16, 2026 - World 
The Uffizi Gallery has repositioned Sandro Botticelli’s masterpieces “The Birth of Venus” and “Primavera.”
Monumental cave art on Paris' oldest bridge finally opens, as the public steps and sniffs inside
Jun 16, 2026 - World 
French street artist JR has transformed Paris' oldest bridge, the Pont Neuf, into an artificial cavern
Starbucks Korea to close stores early for mandatory history training after marketing row
Jun 16, 2026 - World 
Starbucks' South Korean operation said Monday it will close all of its stores nationwide early on June 22 for mandatory history and social sensitivity training as it reels from backlash following a marketing campaign that was widely perceived as mocking victims of a brutal military crackdown on pro-democracy protesters in 1980.
Pahlavi slams U.S.-Iran deal after execution of protesters
Jun 16, 2026 - World 
Exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi said Tuesday that Iran's execution of two protesters arrested during January's mass demonstrations is proof that the U.S. should not be dealing with Tehran.

