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…
Most realistic ancient roman faces revealed at Budapest exhibition
Sixteen faces from Roman Aquincum have been brought back to life in a new exhibition, where DNA analysis and forensic anthropology reveal the diverse backgrounds of the ancient city’s inhabitants.…
FIFA adds Tom Cruise, Jennifer Hudson and Robbie Williams to World Cup closing ceremony
FIFA has announced additional names for their Super Bowl-sized star-studded lineup for the World Cup closing ceremony… Read More
Cypriot minister defends appointment of EU Cyprus special representative following backlash
Cyprus says the EU’s appointment of Raffaele Fitto as special representative for the divided Mediterranean territory will support reunification efforts, but the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus has blasted the…
From ocean to fairway: Luxury cruise line tees off with golf itineraries
Silversea has teamed up with PerryGolf to launch a new collection of golf-focused cruises which combine onboard luxury with playing some of the world’s most iconic courses. Read More
Gibraltar enters Schengen as border fence comes down under EU-UK treaty
Spain and the British territory of Gibraltar removed their border fence on 15 July 2026 under a landmark EU-UK treaty. Residents celebrated as passport checks moved to the airport and…
One dead and three missing after boat sinks near San Francisco’s Alcatraz prison island
Authorities did not know if the boat was headed to Alcatraz, a major tourist attraction, where shuttered buildings of the famous former prison still stand. Read more at Read More