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France hosted top diplomats from the U.S., Germany, the U.K. and Ukraine to discuss efforts toward a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine.

Join us on Free Third Thursday, April 17 for the free public opening of "Yan Pei-Ming: A Burial in Shanghai." These monumental works are being shown for the first time in the United States. Photo: Yan Pei-Ming, "Un enterrement à Shanghai (Montagne céleste, Ma mère, L ’ adieu) (A Burial in Shanghai ((Celestial Mountain, My Mother, The Farewell))" [detail], 2019. © Yan Pei-Ming, ADAGP, Paris, 2025. Photo: Clérin-Morin. Courtesy of the artist, Massimo de Carlo & Thaddaeus Ropac. Visit: https://mcasd.org/events/yan-pei-ming-opening Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

It may look like a drag queen threw up in there, but "nobody leaves unhappy" from the drag palace on El Cajon Boulevard.

"La traviata" runs April 25–27, 2025 at San Diego Civic Theatre Music by Giuseppe Verdi Libretto by Francesco Maria Piave Conducted by Yves Abel Directed and Choreographed by Kyle Lang Verdi’s timeless masterpiece transports you to the dazzling world of 19th-century Paris, where Violetta Valéry, a courtesan, falls in love with the young nobleman Alfredo Germont. Despite their passionate affair, societal conventions and family interference threaten their happiness, and Violetta is forced to make a heartbreaking choice. With its emotionally charged music, memorable arias, and thrilling duets, La traviata remains one of the most beloved operas of all time. Sung in Italian with projected translations in English and Spanish. Running time: Approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes including one intermission. San Diego Opera on Facebook / Instagram / X

French police say they rescued the father of a wealthy crypto entrepreneur, the second ransom case linked to the crypto world this year.

The Russia's Future channel, launched by Navalny's widow Yulia Navalnaya and Reporters Without Borders, began broadcasting Wednesday, on what would have been the late Russian activist's 49th birthday.

Thousands of supporters gathered near the tomb of Napoleon for what was billed as a protest — but observers said it had all the markings of a campaign rally.

Argentine pianist and composer Lalo Schifrin, best known for his scores for Mission: Impossible and more than 200 other films and TV shows, including Bullitt, Mannix and Cool Hand Luke, has died.

Iran is engaging in diplomatic efforts on multiple fronts as its battle with Israel enters a second week.

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with KPBS Passport / YouTube! Christopher Kimball searches Paris for new spins on bistro classics, starting with a surprising take on French Onion Soup. Back at Milk Street, Rose Hattabaugh makes Oven-Baked Three-Layer Croque Monsieur Sandwiches, a fuss-free recipe that's doable on any night of the week. Finally, Rosemary Gill prepares a modern twist on garlic bread: Garlic Toasts with Goat Cheese and Herb Salad.