Russian oligarch funded part of Donald Trump Jr.’s Bahamas wedding celebrations
Russian oligarch funded part of Donald Trump Jr.’s Bahamas wedding celebrations
By Editor on September 17, 2026
Russian businessman Umar Kremlev, who has close ties to President Vladimir Putin, paid hundreds of thousands of dollars toward the celebrations following Donald Trump Jr.’s...
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Norway’s Arctic exception: the island where citizens of dozens of countries can move freely
Norway’s Arctic exception: the island where citizens of dozens of countries can move freely
By Editor on September 17, 2026
A century-old treaty gives citizens of more than 40 countries the right to live, work and start businesses in Svalbard without a visa or residence...
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The machine apocalypse was invented in 1872 — and Darwin was blamed
The machine apocalypse was invented in 1872 — and Darwin was blamed
By Editor on September 17, 2026
The fear that machines could one day become so powerful that they threaten humanity is hardly a new idea. More than 150 years ago, English...
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Oxford mathematician challenges long-held myth about the Parthenon
Oxford mathematician challenges long-held myth about the Parthenon
By Editor on September 17, 2026
A mathematical investigation by an Oxford professor has challenged one of the most enduring claims about the Parthenon: that its subtle curves and architectural refinements...
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Japan’s centenarian population surpasses 100,000
Japan’s centenarian population surpasses 100,000
By Editor on September 17, 2026
Japan has reached a new demographic milestone, with more than 100,000 people now aged 100 or older, according to the country’s Health Ministry. The number...
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France faces growing criticism over public finances as borrowing costs surpass southern Europe
France faces growing criticism over public finances as borrowing costs surpass southern Europe
By Editor on September 16, 2026
France is facing growing pressure over its public finances as its borrowing costs have risen above those of several southern European countries once viewed as...
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Global bond markets face mounting pressure as debt costs rise
Global bond markets face mounting pressure as debt costs rise
By Padraic Mallahan on September 16, 2026
Government bond markets across major economies are coming under renewed pressure as investors contend with higher inflation risks, rising borrowing needs and growing concerns about...
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China’s top spy chief warns A.I. could threaten Communist Party rule
China’s top spy chief warns A.I. could threaten Communist Party rule
By Editor on September 15, 2026
China’s top intelligence official has issued one of Beijing’s most detailed warnings yet about the security risks posed by artificial intelligence, saying the technology could...
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Sydney Sweeney ad draws criticism from female athletes over sexualisation of women’s sport
Sydney Sweeney ad draws criticism from female athletes over sexualisation of women’s sport
By Editor on September 15, 2026
Sydney Sweeney’s latest advertising campaign for sports prediction platform Novig has sparked criticism from female athletes, with several Olympic competitors accusing the campaign of contributing...
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Anthropic CEO warns AI development could outpace humanity’s ability to control it
Anthropic CEO warns AI development could outpace humanity’s ability to control it
By Editor on September 14, 2026
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has called for a global slowdown in the development of artificial intelligence, warning that the technology could eventually advance beyond humanity's...
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Posts tagged as “Parthenon”

Oxford mathematician challenges long-held myth about the Parthenon

Oxford mathematician challenges long-held myth about the Parthenon

By Editor on September 17, 2026

A mathematical investigation by an Oxford professor has challenged one of the most enduring claims about the Parthenon: that its subtle curves and architectural refinements…

“For me, writing is about craft”
“For me, writing is about craft”
By Fritz Mag on August 16, 2026
Berlin-based writer and poet Nina Hanz spoke with us about her life, work, and what it means to be a reader. Nina is originally from the...
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“I’m an in-between person, and I see this as a huge privilege”
“I’m an in-between person, and I see this as a huge privilege”
By Fritz Mag on August 14, 2026
We spoke with Nina Ellis, Assistant Professor of English and Comparative Literature at the American University in Cairo, about her academic career, her work, and...
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Ghosts, laughs and a cursed bay: Welcome to Widow’s Bay
Ghosts, laughs and a cursed bay: Welcome to Widow’s Bay
By Bart Meijer on September 17, 2026
Fog, unexplained deaths and a community that would rather keep its dark history buried: Widow’s Bay has turned a seemingly peaceful New England island into...
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Europe faces a harder security landscape as Russia and China reshape the geopolitical balance
Europe faces a harder security landscape as Russia and China reshape the geopolitical balance
By Andy Osborn on September 17, 2026
Europe’s security debate is entering a more confrontational phase, with Russia and the European Union trading increasingly stark warnings while China simultaneously expands its influence...
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Global bond markets face mounting pressure as debt costs rise
Global bond markets face mounting pressure as debt costs rise
By Padraic Mallahan on September 16, 2026
Government bond markets across major economies are coming under renewed pressure as investors contend with higher inflation risks, rising borrowing needs and growing concerns about...
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Britain enters a new political era as Burnham faces Reform challenge
Britain enters a new political era as Burnham faces Reform challenge
By Sophia Mulholland on September 15, 2026
Britain is entering a period of profound political uncertainty as the rise of Reform UK, the collapse of traditional party loyalties and the appointment of...
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Putin’s pressure campaign could give Nato a new lease on life
Putin’s pressure campaign could give Nato a new lease on life
By Andy Osborn on September 3, 2026
Russia's escalating provocations across Europe may be intended to test Western resolve. But Vladimir Putin could be creating the opposite of what he wants: a...
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