Putin: Russia open to Ukraine talks after Kursk 'liberation'

After claiming to have ended Ukraine's incursion into Kursk — with North Korean help — Russia says it is ready to hold peace talks with Kyiv. But President Trump has …

Source: Deutsche Welle

The Name of the Rose’s thorny journey from novel to grand opera

Composer Francesco Filidei long dreamt of adapting the labyrinthine best-seller — but first he had to persuade Umberto Eco’s heirs

Source: Financial Times

Amazon and Nvidia say all options are on the table to power AI including fossil fuels

The tech companies have invested mostly in renewable power, but they are now navigating a changed political environment.

Source: CNBC

Indian army exchanges fire with Pakistan for a second day

Already icy relations between India and Pakistan continue to deteriorate, with ties plunging to their lowest level in years. According to officials on Friday, troops from both countries exchanged fire …

Source: France 24

Iranian port hit with massive explosion, fire injuring at least 400 people

The blast happened at the Rajaei port just outside of Bandar Abbas.

Source: CBS News

Trump’s gripe over car ‘bowling-ball test’ dents Japan’s trade hopes

Safety test cited as barrier to US exports is not actually carried out

Source: Financial Times

The church’s attention now turns to its future.

Source: New York Times

These Australian twins have gone viral after speaking in synch

Meet Bridgette and Paula Powers, identical twins who speak in synch and dedicate themselves to animal conservation.

Source: NPR

How to use Visual Intelligence on the iPhone

One of the Apple Intelligence features that hasn't been delayed is Visual Intelligence, which uses your iPhone's camera to identify and answer questions on whatever's around you in the world. …

Source: The Verge

Pope Francis legacy and the rise of Catholicism in the global south

As the first pope from Latin America and the Global South, Pope Francis became a powerful symbol for Catholics beyond the Northern Hemisphere—particularly in the South, which is home to …

Source: France 24

Peter Dutton urges respect for welcome to country but reaffirms stance on ‘one flag’ only

Opposition leader repeats condemnation of dawn service interruptions but says if he wins election he won’t display Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island flags at press conferences

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Source: The Guardian

Melania Trump, Prince William and Zelensky Among Famous Faces at Pope Francis’ Funeral

President Trump, Melania Trump, Prince William and President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine were among those who paid respects to the pontiff in St. Peter’s Square.

Source: New York Times