Teacher Calls Oscar-Winning Russian Filmmaker a ‘Traitor’

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Pavel Talankin, the Russian filmmaker behind the Oscar-winning documentary Mr. Nobody Against Putin, has been called a “traitor” by his former teacher. Nina Zabugornova, who taught Talankin as a child in the Chelyabinsk region, criticised his decision to leave Russia and make a documentary exposing how a Russian school promoted support for Moscow’s war in […]

Esther Gonzalez Faces Backlash After Joining Saudi Women’s Club

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Spain forward Esther Gonzalez has faced criticism after signing for Saudi Women’s Premier League club Al Qadsiah. The 33-year-old left NWSL champions Gotham FC in July after mutually terminating her contract, with the club saying she was stepping away temporarily for personal reasons. Al Qadsiah later announced her signing, prompting backlash from Gotham supporters and

SoftBank Eyes Majority Stake in 1X at $6B Valuation

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SoftBank is in talks to acquire a majority stake in OpenAI-backed humanoid robot developer 1X Technologies, in a deal that could value the startup at around $6 billion, according to a report by The Information citing people familiar with the matter. The talks are ongoing, and terms could still change. The potential investment would strengthen […]

Alibaba Shares Slide After $10.2 Billion AI Share Sale

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Alibaba shares fell sharply in Hong Kong on Monday after the Chinese technology giant launched a $10.2 billion share sale to fund its expanding AI ambitions. The company priced 710 million new shares at HK$112.70 each, an 8.4% discount to Friday’s closing price, raising concerns over shareholder dilution and the risks involved in its heavy […]

Coach Carrying German Students Crashes in Netherlands, 16 Injured

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A coach carrying more than 50 high-school students from Germany crashed in the eastern Netherlands early Monday, injuring 16 people, Dutch police said. The accident occurred near Wezep, about 100 km east of Amsterdam, at around 4 a.m. local time. Eight people sustained severe injuries, while the remaining eight suffered minor injuries and were taken […]

France Links Sharp Rise in Drownings to Heatwaves

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France has recorded 301 drowning deaths since 19 June, a 14% increase from the same period last year, according to Sports and Youth Minister Marina Ferrari. She linked the rise to prolonged heatwaves that have pushed people toward rivers, canals and other bodies of water to cool down. Ferrari warned that many fatal incidents occurred […]

Cat in the Hat TikTok Hoax Sparks Fear Among Teenagers

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A viral TikTok trend featuring the Cat in the Hat has sparked both amusement and genuine fear among teenagers in the UK and Ireland. Fake videos, AI-generated images and people wearing the famous Dr Seuss character’s costume have led some viewers to believe that a life-sized Cat in the Hat is roaming the streets at […]

Romania Destroys Marine Drone Near Major Black Sea Gas Project

By admin August 21, 2026 No comment

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Romania scrambled F-16 fighter jets to destroy a marine drone spotted just a few hundred metres from the Neptun Deep offshore gas project in the Black Sea, Defence Minister Radu Miruta said on Thursday. The drone was later destroyed completely by a Romanian vessel after being hit by the fighter jets. Miruta said the drone […]

Academic Who Raised Plagiarism Allegations Against Jason Arday Suspended

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Nathan Cofnas, the U.S. academic who raised plagiarism concerns about late Cambridge professor Jason Arday, said on Thursday that he had been suspended by Ghent University in Belgium and was under investigation for discrimination. The university confirmed that Cofnas had been suspended as a precautionary measure while a preliminary disciplinary investigation is carried

Norway Expands Arctic Brigade as NATO Strengthens Northern Defences

By admin August 21, 2026 No comment

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Norway expanded its Finnmark Brigade on Thursday as the NATO member strengthens its military presence in the Arctic following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The brigade, established last year as Norway’s second military brigade and the first created since the end of the Cold War, is headquartered in the country’s northern Arctic region. The expansion adds […]