Cuban dissident artist Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara has been cleared to travel to the US after his prison sentence ended, with his whereabouts remaining unknown following his release.
NYTimes – World The United States offered a visa to Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara, who was expected to fly to Miami on Saturday.
NYTimes – World The United States offered a visa to Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara, who was expected to fly to Miami on Saturday.
Country music singer, songwriter and actor Dolly Parton has died aged 80, her nephew Brian Seaver announced on Instagram. Her team said she died after a brief battle with cancer. Tributes have come from stars including Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Oprah Winfrey, Paul McCartney, Lily Tomlin, Jamie Lee Curtis, Bernie Sanders and Kacey Musgraves, with many praising her philanthropy and advocacy.
Sky News – Front Page The U.S. Secret Service said it is aware of an apparent Iranian threat against Barron Trump, the youngest son of U.S. President Donald Trump. A video affiliated with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps reportedly offered a $10 million bounty and claimed his movements were fully monitored. The agency confirmed it is investigating the threat.
Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama has died at age 97 in a Tokyo hospital, according to reports published on 27 August 2026. Known for polka-dot paintings, phallic sculptures, public performances and immersive installations, Kusama rose to global stardom after decades living in a psychiatric hospital. Her work caused a stir in New York City and Europe in the 1960s.
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