Every year on June 30, people around the world mark Social Media Day, a date set by the digital-media website Mashable in 2010 to recognize the growing role of these platforms in global communication.
In the wake of World War II destruction, about 1,000 new churches were built in Germany's Ruhr region, but today many stand empty. Manifesta is exploring new ways to put them to use.
After a painful defeat in Houston, Uzbek national team fans embarked on a 12-hour journey to Atlanta for the decisive group stage match against Congo. The road was long, but the fans were determined to support their team.
Thousands of Vespa riders took to Rome's streets to mark the iconic scooter's 80th birthday. The wasp-waisted vehicle became a symbol of Italy's rebirth after World War II.
The first issue of the newspaper 'Taraqqiy' was published on June 14 (June 27, new style), 1906. The issue opened with an introductory article by editor Ismail Obidi titled 'Tashkent, June 14', and also featured an article by Munavvarqori titled 'Our Anger is a Complex Anger'.
American actor and director Mel Brooks celebrated his 100th birthday on June 28. He rose to fame with his parody of Hitler in the landmark 1968 film "The Producers."
People in countries like Greece, Italy and Spain have long lived with high temperatures. Here's what more northerly countries can learn from them about managing heat waves as they become more common.
Invento the Uzbek International School celebrated its first-ever graduation ceremony, marking a milestone for the institution. The event brought together graduates of the 12th grade, as well as students from 5th and 10th grades, for whom the day also represented a significant step.
Summer, the FIFA World Cup, and a cold beer. Sounds like a dream? Be careful, though; the combination of heat and alcohol can quickly take a very bad turn.
A new documentary titled 'Ingeborg Bachmann: Someone who was once me' by director Regina Schilling celebrates the Austrian poet and author on her 100th birth anniversary. The film features Oscar-nominated actress Sandra Hüller.
Summer, the FIFA World Cup and a cold beer. Sounds like a dream? Be careful, though; the combination of heat and alcohol can quickly take a very bad turn.
Summer has arrived and temperatures are rising across the Northern Hemisphere, where nearly 90 percent of the world's population lives, driving reliance on air conditioners for comfort.