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Czech Republic says Putin 'not serious' about peace despite Alaska talks with Trump
Yeni Safak
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August 16, 2025
The Czech foreign minister on Saturday welcomed US President Donald Trump's efforts to bring an end to the ongoing war in Ukraine, however accused Russia of not being serious about peace. In a post on the US social media platform X, Jan Lipavsky...
A film shares the challenges of the Vietnamese community in the Czech Republic
Global Voices
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August 17, 2025
The film “Letní škola, 2001” (Summer school, 2001) just hit cinemas in the Czech Republic. It tells the story of the different identity crises faced by some members of the now 80,000-strong Vietnamese community in the Czech Republic, from a...
Czech Republic man sues Christie’s over buyers of Nazi-thieved artwork
New York Post
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August 16, 2025
A Czech man claims he’s the rightful heir to paintings worth millions that once belonged to a Jewish cabaret performer who was killed by the Nazis — and wants auction house Christie’s to reveal what it knows about the art’s current location and...
Great Unsung Composers of Christendom
The Imaginative Conservative - Texas
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August 18, 2025
There is little doubt that Dvořák’s “New World Symphony” will be performed across the United States as part of next year’s celebrations to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Perhaps we might hope and pray that...
Ridley Scott's Child 44 Is Still 1 of the Biggest Fumbles in Movie History
Comic Book Resources (CBR)
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August 17, 2025
Child 44 had some of the most successful entertainment figures attached to the project, yet the film horribly bombed upon its release in April 2015. Directed by Daniel Espinosa (Morbius), Child 44 boasts an impressive cast on paper, including Tom...
Czech Police Detain Convicted Criminal Linked To $45 Million Bitcoin Donation Scandal
Bitcoinist
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August 16, 2025
Czech authorities have announced the arrest of a convicted criminal related to the $45 million Bitcoin scandal that sent shockwaves through the country’s political landscape earlier this year. On Friday, Czech media outlets revealed that Tomáš...
World News | GCC Secretary-General, Czech Deputy FM Discuss Upcoming Gulf-European Ministerial Meeting in Kuwait
Latestly
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August 16, 2025
Prague [Czech Republic], August 16 (ANI/ WAM): The upcoming Gulf-European joint ministerial meeting, scheduled to be held in Kuwait this October, was at the forefront of discussions between Jasem Mohamed Jasem Mohamed AlBudaiwi, Secretary-General...
Daniil Medvedev Net Worth 2025: Career Earnings,Prize Money, Sponsorships and Endorsements Deals
Essentially Sports
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August 18, 2025
Daniil Medvedev, the former world No. 1 and 2021 US Open champ, has been a major player in men’s tennis for years. But his 2025 season just hit a rough patch with a stunner of a loss at the Cincinnati Open. He crashed out early to 85th-ranked Adam...
USA Hockey had a good weekend, thanks to some Bulldogs
Duluth News Tribune - Minnesota
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August 18, 2025
DULUTH — Future Minnesota Duluth forward Luke Puchner captained the United States Under-18 Men’s Select Team to victory at the 2025 Hlinka Gretzky Cup over the weekend via a 5-3 victory over Sweden on Saturday. The U.S. finished the tournament...
Czech police arrest Bitcoin donor, seize remaining ministry crypto over $45M scandal
Cryptopolitan
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August 15, 2025
Police in the Czech Republic have arrested the man who sparked a massive political scandal by donating a significant amount of cryptocurrency to the country’s justice ministry. The person was detained in a major raid in eastern Czechia, local...
Is Sunderland vs West Ham on TV? Live streams, preview for Premier League clash
FourFourTwo
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August 16, 2025
Watch Sunderland vs West Ham as both sides kick off their Premier League seasons at the Stadium of Light on Saturday afternoon. Sunderland vs West Ham key information • Date: Saturday, 16 August 2025 • Kick-off time: 3:00pm BST / 10:00am ET •...
How to watch South Africa v Australia: Live streams, TV details for Rugby Championship opener
Rugby World
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August 16, 2025
The biggest rugby tournament in the southern hemisphere gets underway in Johannesburg. Watch South Africa v Australia as the 2025 Rugby Championship kicks off at Ellis Park in Johannesburg. This guide will tell you everything you need to know to...
Czech Police Detain Key Figure in Bitcoin Donation Scandal, Seize Assets
Decrypt
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August 15, 2025
In brief Police have detained convicted drug trafficker Tomas Jirikovsky and seized assets in connection with a $45 million bitcoin donation to the Czech Ministry of Justice. The case, now focused on suspected money laundering and drug...
Weapons Star Addresses Possible Prequel Movie For Breakout Character
Comicbook
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August 16, 2025
Horror movie Weapons surprised everyone when it dominated the box office in its opening weekend. Not only did the film beat box office expectations by opening to $43.5 million stateside, but it also outearned the box office total of...
Where to watch Little League Baseball World Series this weekend | FREE LIVE STREAM, Time, TV Channel
NJ.com - New Jersey
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August 16, 2025
The 2025 Little League Baseball World Series continues this weekend on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025 and Sunday, Aug. 17 in Williamsport, Pa. You can watch all of the Little League Baseball World Series action for FREE with a trial of DirecTV or with a...
Trump—With Media's Help—Is Creating American Conditions for 'Good Germans'
Common Dreams
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August 16, 2025
We’re all familiar with Trump’s famous deportation flights of Venezuelans and Kilmar Abrego Garcia to a concentration camp in El Salvador in violation of a court’s order. But did you know there have been over 1,000 such flights in the past few...
Isha Ponti’s music journey: From global competitions to running production company at 19
Inquirer
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August 17, 2025
Isha Ponti. Photo: INQUIRER.net/Jessica Ann Evangelista At 19 years old, rising artist Isha Ponti has already built an impressive career in the music industry, one that spans international competitions, original hits, and even a leadership role in...
Lithuania, Czechia Doubt Putin's Willingness To Pursue Real Peace After Alaska Summit
MENAFN
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August 16, 2025
(MENAFN- UkrinForm) The officials said this in social media posts, according to Ukrinform. Lipavsky welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump's efforts to halt the war in Ukraine but questioned Putin's genuine interest in doing so. "If Putin were...
Israel Pulls Australian Officials’ Visas Amid Diplomatic Rift
Jewish Post and News
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August 18, 2025
Kanye West walking on the red carpet during the 67th Grammy Awards held at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA on Feb. 2, 2025. Photo: Elyse Jankowski/Sipa USA via Reuters Connect In the Czech Republic, local officials have pushed back against a...
Czech government publishing online catalogue of its art collections
Radio Prague International
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August 15, 2025
The Office of the Government has begun publishing an overview of artworks from its extensive collections on its website. This includes some 2,000 paintings, sculptures, and pieces of applied art housed in Prague’s Straka Academy, Kramář Villa, the...