Iran’s women footballers faced an impossible choice, but we must not romanticise what they are going through
Iran's women's football team made a poignant statement at the Women's Asian Cup by standing silently during the national anthem, reflecting the harsh realities they face back home under their regime.
Joel Quayson in one word, one gesture, and one silence
Joel Quayson's exhibition "How Do You Feel?" explores the challenges of personal identity through his experience as a Black queer artist.
2026 Olympics: in video, the sprint and triumphant arrival (finger on the mouth) of Julia Simon in biathlon
Julia Simon has won the Olympic gold medal in biathlon at the 2026 Olympics, triumphantly finishing ahead of her compatriot Lou Jeanmonnot while making a gesture to silence her critics.
The Malian singer Mariam Doumbia in a word, a gesture, and a silence
Malian singer Mariam Doumbia, who lost her sight at age five, has been a prominent figure in music for nearly 50 years as part of the famous duo 'Amadou and Mariam' alongside her husband.
The Franco-Algerian Director Rachid Bouchareb in One Word, One Gesture, and One Silence
Rachid Bouchareb, a Franco-Algerian filmmaker known for his thought-provoking films, critically explores the complex and often dark history between Algeria and France.
Finger Gesture and Silence – The Appearance of Attacker Farhad N.
The trial begins in Munich for the deadly car attack, where the Afghan defendant remains silent and makes a gesture towards photographers, prompting significant reactions in court.