‘Exorcist’ star Ellen Burstyn to receive Venice Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement
“An actress of rare intensity and truth, Ellen Burstyn has been a presence in American cinema for over fifty years,” said the festival’s artistic director Alberto Barbera. Read More
‘Once we were like you’: Ancient Roman faces brought back to life in Budapest exhibition
Using archaeology, anthropology and DNA analysis, experts reconstructed Roman-era faces and paired them with imagined life stories inspired by historical evidence. Read More
Thieves try to break into Lamine Yamal’s home in Barcelona during France match
Security cameras spotted two hooded men trying to break into the property in Esplugues de Llobregat but they fled before police arrived. Read More
EU extends temporary protection for Ukrainians but restricts access for military-age men
Most Ukrainian men over 23 are prevented from leaving the country while it mobilises its military-age population en masse to fight Russia’s full-scale invasion. Read More
Von der Leyen and Zelenskyy sign EU-Ukraine drone deal
The agreement is meant to combine the EU’s industrial base with Ukraine’s battle-tested expertise. Read More
Latest news bulletin | July 15th, 2026 – Midday
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AI slop version of ‘The Odyssey’ announced prior to release of Christopher Nolan’s epic blockbuster
Just days before Christopher Nolan’s star-studded and much-anticipated epic ‘The Odyssey’ hits theatres worldwide, an artificial intelligence startup has announced it has generated an AI version of Homer’s ancient Greek…
Fact check: US military programme not behind Europe’s recent heatwaves
As Europe experiences another spell of extreme heat, social media users are once again claiming that a US military programme is manipulating the weather and causing the continent’s high temperatures.…
Skip the crowds: Five of the best under-the-radar European islands to visit instead
Swap overcrowded hotspots for quieter shores with these lesser-known islands, where you’ll find dramatic scenery, authentic local life and fewer tourists than their famous neighbours. Read More
Iran executes man over January protests as crackdown on dissent widens
Mohammad Amini Dehaghani was convicted of setting fire to a governor’s office in Isfahan on 9 January, as Amnesty International says Iran is using wartime conditions as a pretext to…