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In 1901, a group of sponge divers came across, off the Greek island of Antikythera, the remains of a Roman shipwreck. Amid amphorae and statues they found a corroded block of bronze and wood which, for years, no one quite knew how to interpret. In time it would become one of the most closely studied objects in archaeology: a geared mechanism dated to between 150 and 100 BCE, designed to calculate astronomical positions and predict eclipses. A shipwreck hiding more than it seemed The artefact is now kept in the National Archaeological Museum of Athens, and its dating places its…
July 21 is a national holiday in Belgium, so we decided to do things a bit differently on this long weekend. We recently celebrated our 100th episode with a live recording in front of an audience. Those in the room were lucky enough also to see an exclusive Q&A with Zoya and all the hosts. We’re now bringing that segment to our wider audience. In this episode we answer your questions on everything from technology to how the show gets made … and all the spicy bits that get left on the cutting room floor. Do you have a question…
“There is a real appetite to see action very quickly within the first six months of his premiership, particularly on the cost of living,” said Tryl. Devolution might play well with voters but Burnham “has to relate it back to the bread and butter issues,” added Mattinson. Burnham’s tiny window Voters are increasingly ready to embrace radicalism. POLITICO’s focus group in Makerfield, Burnham’s new parliamentary constituency, conducted by Public First last month found voters were cynical about the ability of any politician to improve their lives. Worse than that, there’s almost a nihilistic instinct creeping in. A member of staff…
The Hollywood sensation, starring Matt Damon as King Odysseus, follows the epic’s outline, describing his perilous 10-year journey home from the Trojan War, attempting to reunite with his wife, Penelope, during which he battles gods and monsters only to find his palace overrun by rivals. The movie was partially filmed in Greece, showcasing some of the country’s most iconic sites: the Palace of Nestor in Pylos, Voidokilia Beach, Methoni Castle and Acrocorinth, with Greeks proudly expecting their natural heritage to receive global acclaim, as well as boasting of the fact that the famous Greek epic remains alive 3,000 years on.…
Ferran Torres sealed Spain’s second World Cup title on Sunday with the only goal of the final, smashing home from close range after reacting to a loose ball in the penalty area in extra time. The strike finally broke the deadlock after more than 100 minutes of play. Luis de la Fuente’s side made the brighter start, dominating possession and looking to exploit spaces between the lines against a well-organised Argentina defence. The first clear chance came after five minutes when Lamine Yamal combined with Dani Olmo before forcing a close-range save from goalkeeper Emiliano “Dibu” Martínez. Minutes later, Yamal…
Published on 19/07/2026 – 22:31 GMT+2 The first-ever half-time show at a FIFA World Cup final transformed the break between Spain and Argentina into a Super Bowl-style music spectacle. FIFA brought some of the biggest names in international music to MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, extending the interval to nearly 30 minutes to accommodate the unprecedented production. Curated by Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, the show featured Shakira performing the tournament’s official anthem, “Dai Dai”. Madonna, BTS and Justin Bieber also took to the stage, with Bieber adapting the lyrics of his song “Everything Hallelujah” to include the line:…
Published on 19/07/2026 – 21:11 GMT+2•Updated 21:12 German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has signalled he is open to reshuffling his government as he seeks to fill the vacancy left by CDU parliamentary leader Jens Spahn, who was asked to step down and eventually resigned on Saturday. Speaking in ZDF’s summer interview, Merz stressed he was speaking “hypothetically”, but said he wants a decision on Spahn’s successor as leader of the CDU/CSU parliamentary group in Germany’s Bundestag by the end of July. Chancellery Minister Thorsten Frei is widely seen as the frontrunner to replace Spahn, although Merz declined to confirm whether Frei…
Published on 19/07/2026 – 21:23 GMT+2 After nearly two years of public tensions and failed attempts to improve relations, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and US President Donald Trump came face to face on Sunday at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final in New Jersey. The two leaders were seated in the VIP section at MetLife Stadium, where Spain faced Argentina. Spain’s King Felipe VI, Queen Letizia and Princesses Leonor and Sofía also attended the match. The brief encounter comes after months of friction between Washington and Madrid over defence spending. Relations have eased in recent weeks, however, after Trump…
By Harry Bligh with AP Published on 19/07/2026 – 18:55 GMT+2 The prize for tonight’s World Cup champions, aside from international recognition, includes that iconic trophy, championship rings and a cash prize of $51 million (€44.6 million). The money will be awarded to the country’s team federation, it’s up to them to decide how to pay the players. FIFA has increased this year’s payout for the winning team For the 2022 Qatar World Cup, winners Argentina received $42 million (€36.7 million). Tonight’s winner will hoist the world famous, Italian-crafted trophy, but they don’t actually get to take it home. Instead players are given…
Published on 19/07/2026 – 19:28 GMT+2 Just hours before Spain face Argentina in the 2026 World Cup final, captain Rodri has highlighted what he believes has been central to La Roja’s success: the strong understanding between head coach Luis de la Fuente and his players. “I think the combination of Luis de la Fuente and all of us is unique,” the midfielder told RTVE. Rodri said Spain’s run to the final was the result of “a very long and very beautiful process, a slow maturation”, built on the coach’s trust in the squad from the beginning. The Manchester City midfielder…