US resumes daylight strikes on Iran as tensions escalate over Strait of Hormuz
US Central Command said it has resumed daylight strikes on Iran, targeting coastal defences and missile sites. Tehran has reported casualties as tensions rise over a renewed blockade threat, calls…
Former President Joe Biden to publish memoir after November US midterm elections
The memoir will be released two weeks after the US midterm elections, a timing that could spark debate among Democrats, who remain divided over Biden’s legacy and his decision to…
EU pushes US to exempt €150 billion worth of EU goods from Turnberry deal
Brussels is seeking carve-outs from the 15 percent tariffs imposed by Washington on EU goods under the trade agreement reached in Scotland in 2025. The list, obtained by Euronews, includes…
‘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
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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…