Two dozen Ukrainian sailors detained by Russia in the Kerch Strait last year are among those being returned — as is the Ukrainian filmmaker Oleg Sentsov, his lawyer said. Continue reading Russia and Ukraine Exchange Dozens of Prisoners, Aiming to Defuse Tensions

Cohen, best known for gonzo comedies like “Borat” and “Bruno,” discusses his dramatic turn in the new Netflix period thriller. Continue reading Sacha Baron Cohen Plays It Straight in ‘The Spy’

“She advised me to read more German authors,” says the writer and singer, whose latest memoir is “Year of the Monkey.” Continue reading How Susan Sontag Influenced Patti Smith’s Reading Life

In the Albanian capital of Tirana, the country’s strange history and bright future collide. Continue reading The City Poised to Become Europe’s Next Affordable Creative Haven

This parfait for all seasons gets its pucker from that sour tang of buttermilk and extra zing from carbonated soda water. Continue reading A Lemony Treat You Can Concoct in Summer and Tinker With All Winter

Alabama Shakes’s frontwoman goes solo on an album that is totally, gloriously about — and for — herself. Continue reading Brittany Howard Cuts Loose From Alabama Shakes

Former Justice Armando Montano said the Bronx Democratic Party chairman punished him for bucking the patronage system. Continue reading A Judge Refused to Hire a Party Boss’s Aide. A Demotion Followed.

A crony of President Vladimir V. Putin’s is a cinch to win in Sunday’s disputed elections, showcasing the farcical nature of Russian politics that ignited protests this summer. Continue reading In St. Petersburg Election, Russia’s Political Rot Is on Full Display

The distant descendant of reggae is the dominant sound of the streets and tells a story about the African country since the fall of longtime despot, Robert Mugabe. Continue reading Zimdancehall: The Music That Moves Zimbabwe’s Uneasy Streets

In the wake of Hurricane Dorian, Hampton University will open its doors to students from the University of the Bahamas. Continue reading A Virginia University Offers Free Semester to Students in Bahamas Displaced by Hurricane