International Master Tania Sachdev recently visited the RP Goenka School in Kolkata, an event that quickly became far more than a typical school interaction. It transformed into a truly unforgettable experience, largely due to the remarkable children she met. What particularly stood out to Sach
A Moscow court has sentenced Valeria Ratnikova, a journalist for the "Dozhd" (Rain) TV channel, in absentia to 7.5 years in prison. She was found guilty of disseminating "fake news" regarding the actions of the Russian armed forces during the special military operation in Ukraine. The Golovins
The once-flourishing tradition of chess cafés seemed destined for the history books. However, Sven Rehders, collaborating with fellow chess enthusiasts and activists, is leading an initiative to revitalize these venues as vibrant gathering spots for the chess community. Remarkably, their effort
Ljudmila Parshina, a leading specialist at the Russian Hydrometeorological Center, has announced that Friday, March 27, is projected to be the warmest day in Moscow this week. Despite various forecasts circulating online for the upcoming weekend, Parshina emphasized that the most accurate p
An explosion occurred on Tuesday, March 24, at the Valero Energy refinery in Port Arthur, Texas. The incident, believed to be caused by a heater malfunction, resulted in thick dark smoke rising above the facility. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported, and all personnel are safe, as c
The Russian Ministry of Labour has identified highly attractive job vacancies with substantial salaries for foreign citizens in the country. According to the Ministry's data, analysed by experts, a position as Chairman of the Board can offer up to 380,000 rubles. Among the highest-paying
With the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026 just days away, preparations are in full swing for these decisive contests. These tournaments will determine the next challengers for the prestigious world titles. Sixteen elite players, accompanied by their teams, are set to gather in Cyprus. Organizers
Lors de sa visite à l'Institut du monde arabe, le président Emmanuel Macron a exprimé son admiration pour les contributions de Jack Lang, affirmant que ce dernier "a beaucoup fait pour cette exposition et pour l'Institut du monde arabe". La nouvelle présidente de l'institution, Anne-Cl
The hypothetical destruction of Qatar's liquefied natural gas (LNG) "trains"—its vital liquefaction and processing plants—by Iranian military action would trigger an unprecedented global energy crisis. Qatar stands as one of the world's foremost LNG exporters, supplying a substantial portion o
Engineers provide a detailed explanation of the factors that contributed to the deadly outcome of the collision involving an Air Canada aircraft and a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport, one of New York's most bustling aviation hubs. Their insights shed light on why this incident proved to be so d
Just last month, chess master Valery Golubenko was involved in what could very well be one of the most protracted chess games ever recorded, especially when measured by the sheer count of moves, all unfolding under the typically restrictive conditions of contemporary chess competitions. The dra
Texte original (reformulé en français) L'acteur britannique Paapa Essiedu, connu pour ses performances remarquables dans des séries telles que "Black Mirror" et "I May Destroy You", est actuellement confronté à des menaces de mort. Ces menaces surviennent suite à l'annonce de son rôle en t