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Yayoi Kusama, Japanese artist who won global fame with polka dots, dies at 97
Yayoi Kusama, the Japanese avant-garde artist known for her polka-dot patterns and mirrored infinity rooms, has died at 97. She passed away in a Tokyo hospital on 14 August.
The Guardian World · 27 Aug, 05:37
Japanese Artist Yayoi Kusama Dies at Age 97
Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, known for her polka-dot-covered paintings and provocative sculptures and performances that stirred up New York and Europe in the 1960s, has died at 97.
The New York Times · 27 Aug, 05:36
Baiba and Juris Sējāns: 41 years of marriage that began with instant connection
Musician Juris Sējāns and lawyer Baiba Sējāne will mark their 41st wedding anniversary on September 14. The couple recall meeting at a winter party in Ulbroka and what has kept them together ever since.
Jauns.lv · 27 Aug, 05:35
Artist Sabine Moore turns plants' electrical activity into music
Multimedia artist Sabine Moore, performing as Waterflower, converts electrical signals captured from plants into music. She regularly holds public performances featuring these nature-generated sounds.
Žurnāls Ir · 27 Aug, 04:40
Magazine Ir publishes new batch of jokes on back-to-school and everyday life
The Latvian magazine Ir has published a fresh collection of short jokes in its humor section, touching on the start of the school year and everyday situations. The collection also includes jokes about a biology class, marriage and daily life.
Žurnāls Ir · 27 Aug, 03:42
Actor Tim Curry, star of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, has died
Actor Tim Curry has died at age 80; a three-time Tony nominee, he was best known for playing Dr Frank-N-Furter in the cult classic musical The Rocky Horror Picture Show.
Al Jazeera · 27 Aug, 03:36
"Ir" magazine publishes "Domuzīme" short story "Plāksteris" on the end of a relationship
The prose section of magazine "Ir" has published "Plāksteris," a short story from the literary magazine "Domuzīme"'s fourth 2026 issue that uses the metaphor of a healed wound and discarded bandage to portray the end of a relationship.
Žurnāls Ir · 27 Aug, 02:42
Sintija Bērziņa shares her experience living with diabetes
Sintija Bērziņa, who was diagnosed with diabetes more than 16 years ago, talks about her path toward healthier habits and the changes that have taken place over the past two years. Two years ago her weight reached 150 kilograms and her blood sugar level was at 14.
Apollo.lv · 27 Aug, 02:40
FDA Approves New Drug Rasonque for Advanced Pancreatic Cancer
The US FDA has approved Revolution Medicines' Rasonque, a pill shown in a large trial to double survival rates for patients with advanced pancreatic cancer.
France 24 · 27 Aug, 02:36
Latvian Magazine Revisits Poet Egils Plaudis' Passionate Love Verse
The Latvian journal "Domuzīme" has published a feature on the love poetry of poet Egils Plaudis (1931-1987), highlighting the striking contrasts within his body of work.
Žurnāls Ir · 27 Aug, 01:44
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Quiz Challenges Readers to Identify Ornamental Garden Trees and Shrubs
A new online quiz invites readers to test how well they can recognize ornamental trees and shrubs found in gardens and parks based on photographs alone.
Apollo.lv · 27 Aug, 01:43
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44-year-old Uldis fights for his life after stage 4 stomach cancer diagnosis
A year after an active, healthy summer working in France, 44-year-old Uldis Brokāns was diagnosed with inoperable stage 4 stomach cancer with metastases. He is now fighting for his life.
TVNET · 27 Aug, 01:41
Zemfira turns 50 in Paris exile, but keeps war songs off her 2025 setlists
Russian singer Zemfira marked her 50th birthday on August 26 in Paris, where she has lived since leaving Russia in 2022. Though she has written several songs about the war in Ukraine since then, her 2025 concerts left them out.
Meduza · 27 Aug, 01:40
US regulator approves breakthrough drug for pancreatic cancer
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved daraxonrasib, a new drug that nearly doubled survival time for pancreatic cancer patients in clinical trials. The medication, developed by Revolution Medicines, will be marketed under the name Rasonque.
BBC World · 27 Aug, 01:38
New literary journal recalls writer Jaunsudrabiņš's love of fishing
The latest issue of the journal Domuzīme revisits writer Jānis Jaunsudrabiņš's passion for fishing, referencing a 1946 letter in which he described finding peace by the water. The piece also connects to his 1921 sketch Ar makšķeri.
Žurnāls Ir · 27 Aug, 00:40
When back or neck pain could signal something more serious
Back and neck pain is usually caused by everyday issues like muscle strain, but in rare cases it can be linked to cancer. Doctors point to specific warning signs that call for medical attention.
Latvijas Avīze · 26 Aug, 21:41
Rēzekne municipality continues assessing storm damage in Malta area
Days after an August 22 storm, Rēzekne municipality is still assessing the damage — arborists in Malta are working to free a historic museum building from a fallen tree, while power supply problems persist.
LSM Kultūra · 26 Aug, 20:40
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Actor Tim Curry's fellow star Tim Carey, known from "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and "It", dies
English actor Tim Carey has died at the age of 80, known for roles in cult classic films. His death was confirmed by his manager.
TVNET · 26 Aug, 20:39
Whimsical lineup revealed for Edinburgh Comedy Award 2026 shortlist
The shortlist for the Edinburgh Comedy Award has been announced, dominated by whimsical and dreamlike themes ranging from healing crystals to philosophical musings. Winners will be announced this Saturday.
The Guardian Culture · 26 Aug, 20:39
Photo detective: does the cover of the book about Margrieta Celmiņa really show the painter's own portrait?
LSM's "photo detective" feature examines whether the cover of a new book about painter Margrieta Celmiņa actually depicts the artist herself.
LSM (rus) · 26 Aug, 20:38
New book on Kuldīga celebrates the Courland dukes' court splendor and lost castle
A new book has been published in Kuldīga about the splendor of the Courland dukes' court and the historic Kuldīga castle, based on a 2023 lecture by art historian Imants Lancmanis. It was released shortly after Kuldīga's old town was added to the UNESCO World Heritage list.
Jauns.lv · 26 Aug, 20:36
Photo mystery: does the cover of a book about painter Margrieta Celmiņa actually show someone else?
A social media comment has raised doubts about whether the woman pictured on the cover of a book dedicated to Latvian painter Margrieta Celmiņa is really the artist herself. Art historians and the Celmiņa family are now questioning an identification long taken for granted.
LSM Kultūra · 26 Aug, 19:38
Actor Tim Curry, known from "Home Alone 2" and "The Rocky Horror Picture Show", dies at 80
British actor Tim Curry has died at age 80 at his home in Los Angeles, best remembered for his roles in "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York". He had struggled with serious health problems for more than a decade.
Jauns.lv · 26 Aug, 19:35
ERR lighting technician and musician Tauno Pjaeslane dies at 52
Tauno Pjaeslane, a longtime lighting technician at Estonian public broadcaster ERR and a musician, died on Wednesday, August 26, at the age of 52. He was also a founding member of the band Dallas and a photographer.
ERR (rus) · 26 Aug, 19:35
10 eco-friendly tips for preparing children for the new school year
With the new school year approaching, tips have been shared on preparing children for school while also being mindful of the environment and resources. The advice covers shopping, commuting and climate resilience.
Delfi · 26 Aug, 18:41
Study suggests HRT use linked to lower dementia risk in women
A large UK study found postmenopausal women who used hormone replacement therapy had a lower risk of developing dementia than non-users, with the strongest protective effect seen after surgical menopause.
The Guardian Science · 26 Aug, 16:41
Teacher's slap, student's death reignite India's debate over corporal punishment
The death of a student named Teja after a teacher's slap has reopened debate in India over corporal punishment in schools, which was formally banned more than a decade ago but remains widespread.
Al Jazeera · 26 Aug, 16:40
Kumu conservator: Soviet-era painters worked with whatever materials they could find
Painting conservator Polina Richter at Estonia's Kumu art museum is researching Soviet-era oil-painting materials for her master's thesis, finding that scarcity pushed artists toward creative solutions. She also described her daily conservation work at the museum.
ERR News · 26 Aug, 16:36
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New online quiz tests how well people recognize animals from behind
An entertainment website has published a quiz that challenges users to identify animals by seeing only their backs. The goal is to correctly recognize at least seven out of ten animals.
Apollo.lv · 26 Aug, 14:35
Exhibition honors painter Raimonds Staprāns on his centenary
An exhibition titled 'Architecture of Silence' presents the multifaceted personality and creative legacy of painter and playwright Raimonds Staprāns on the occasion of his centenary. The exhibition runs until January 17.
LSM Kultūra · 26 Aug, 13:38
Estonia selects 'Meie Erika' as its 2027 Oscar contender
Estonia has chosen German Golub's debut feature 'Meie Erika,' about cyclist Erika Salumäe, as its submission for the Best International Feature Oscar. The film will compete alongside Latvia's own entry, 'Ulja.'
ERR News · 26 Aug, 13:38
Gene Mutation Found to Be Accelerating Spread of Drug-Resistant Malaria
Brown University researchers have identified a cluster of mutations in the px1 gene that reduces malaria parasites' sensitivity to a widely used antimalarial drug and has spread rapidly across Uganda in recent years. The discovery could help build better surveillance and treatment strategies.
Wired · 26 Aug, 12:45
Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival is so grotesque it unsettled its own director
Studio Mad Head Games is releasing first-person horror game Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival, whose director Emil Esov discovered his own fear of small hole clusters while researching disturbing imagery for the project. The game prioritizes sustained discomfort over jump scares.
The Guardian Culture · 26 Aug, 12:44
Dolly Parton's legacy: a star embraced across every divide
Country music icon Dolly Parton died Tuesday at 80, leaving behind a legacy of beloved songs, philanthropy and an entertainment empire that united fans across social and political lines. Her charitable work included distributing over 200 million books to children and millions of dollars in disaster relief.
France 24 · 26 Aug, 11:38
World mourns country music icon Dolly Parton, dead at 80
Country music legend Dolly Parton has died at age 80 following a brief battle with cancer, her team confirmed. US flags were lowered to half-staff as tributes poured in from stars and fans worldwide.
The Guardian Culture · 26 Aug, 11:37
Theatre troupe «Kvadrifrons» explores what it means to be Latgalian in new production
On September 20, theatre troupe «Kvadrifrons» will premiere its documentary production «Apjukušais bārns» («The Confused Child») at the «Zirgu stallis» venue inside the Riga Circus, performed in the Latgalian language and centered on questions of identity. The show is described as a kind of expedition across the Latgale region in search of what shapes belonging there. The piece explores how Latgalian identity resists simple definitions, drawing on documentary material gathered from real encounters in the region. No further details about cast or content have been released yet.
LSM Kultūra · 26 Aug, 11:35