Festival – Under the motto “trans – living diversity”, the large political demonstration parade of Pride with many thousands of participants moved through downtown Zurich on Saturday. Trans people should be able to live without restrictions and exclusion, they demanded. The organizers spoke of the record number of 40,000 participants. The parade started at 2:00 … Read more
NHL – Colorado Avalanche and Tampa Bay Lightning contest the Stanley Cup this year. The first game of the NHL finals takes place in Denver on Thursday night. Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the New York Rangers 2-1 in Florida and won the best-of-7 series with 4-2 wins. Captain Steven Stamkos managed a brace. The Canadian … Read more
Ukraine – Ukrainian entrepreneur and former world boxing champion Wladimir Klitschko has called on Switzerland to ban Russian state media. Anti-Ukrainian propaganda runs there. “The brainwashing also takes place in Switzerland,” he said in an interview. “It’s very important that Switzerland doesn’t just stand passively on the sidelines,” said the 46-year-old, who has a doctorate … Read more
International – Thousands of people have demonstrated in the US metropolis of New York against the possibly drastic restriction of abortion rights. Crowds filled Foley Square in downtown Manhattan on Tuesday as attendees wore green dresses to signal their support for female empowerment. Posters read, among other things, “Misogyny kills more people than abortion” or … Read more
Germany – In the Bundesliga, the final decisions in the relegation race have been postponed. In the 32nd round, Bielefeld and Stuttgart were able to keep their hopes up thanks to late goals. Hertha Berlin, successfully managed by Felix Magath over the last few weeks, seemed to have secured their place in the league. And … Read more
USA – The famous Coachella festival in the California desert was canceled for two years in a row due to the corona pandemic. Now the party-goers have finally gotten their money’s worth again. To the music of stars like Doja Cat, tens of thousands danced through the weekend without masks and with lots of glitter … Read more
USA – After the dramatic attack in the New York subway with shots and at least 23 injuries, an arrested suspect is due to appear in court this Thursday. The 62-year-old man was arrested in Manhattan on Wednesday. “My fellow New Yorkers, we have him,” said Mayor Eric Adams, who was connected via video from … Read more