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Emily Wilson Slams Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ as ‘Abysmal’

Emily Wilson, the translator of Homer’s ‘The Odyssey,’ criticized Christopher Nolan’s film adaptation as lacking depth and featuring ‘abysmal’ writing, according to the London Review of Books.

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Unternehmen

Qantas-Testflug: Airbus A350-1000ULR fliegt 19 Stunden

Ein Airbus A350-1000ULR absolvierte am 23. Juli einen 19-stündigen Testflug von Toulouse nach Melbourne im Rahmen von Qantas' 'Project Sunrise'.

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Corporate

Qantas Project Sunrise: Airbus A350-1000ULR Completes 19-Hour Test Flight

An Airbus A350-1000ULR completed a 19-hour, 13-minute test flight from Toulouse, France, to Melbourne, Australia, for Qantas’ 'Project Sunrise' initiative. The flight simulated conditions for the world’s longest non-stop commercial route, from Sydney to London, set to launch in October 2027.

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Europe

Spain and France Bracing for 40C Heatwaves as Wildfires Spread

Spain and France are preparing for new heatwaves as temperatures exceed 40C, with wildfires nearing Bordeaux, according to the BBC.

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Corporate

Johnson & Johnson offers $5.5B to settle talc cancer lawsuits

Johnson & Johnson has offered to pay up to $5.5 billion to settle tens of thousands of U.S. lawsuits over its talc-based baby powder, which plaintiffs claim caused ovarian cancer.

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Conflicts & Security

Wildfire Nine Miles From French City of Bordeaux

A wildfire is now nine miles from the French city of Bordeaux, prompting warnings from local officials, according to the BBC.

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リーダー

32歳のイギリス人俳優が新「ブラック・パンサー」に

マーベル・スタジオズは、32歳のイギリス人俳優デイヴィッド・ヨンソンを次期「ブラック・パンサー」に起用した。マーベル・スタジオズ社長のケビン・フェイジ氏が明らかにした。

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Europa

Berlin Pride-Anschlag: Täter war Wochen vor Tat freigelassen worden

Trauer und Wut wachsen in Deutschland nach dem Berlin Pride-Anschlag, bei dem eine Polin starb und 29 weitere verletzt wurden. Der Täter, Abdul Ballout, war Wochen zuvor auf Bewährung entlassen worden.

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Entdeckung

Gesundheit: Zeitbeschränkung beim Essen könnte Demenzrisiko senken

Eine zeitlich begrenzte Ernährung könnte dem geistigen Abbau im Alter entgegenwirken, zeigen Forscher.

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Unternehmen

111-Milliarden-Dollar-Fusionierung: Cumberbatch warnt vor Katastrophe

Benedict Cumberbatch, Alan Cumming und Benedict Wong fordern die britische Regierung auf, die geplante Fusion von Paramount und Warner Bros. Discovery zu verhindern.

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Europe

Berlin Pride Attacker Released Weeks Before Attack

Grief and anger are growing in Germany following the Berlin Pride attack that killed one Polish woman and injured 29 others. The attacker, Abdul Ballout, had been freed weeks earlier after a suspended juvenile sentence.

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Movies

David Jonsson Cast as New Black Panther in 2026 Film

British actor David Jonsson has been chosen to portray the next Black Panther, following the death of Chadwick Boseman. According to Marvel, director Ryan Coogler first suggested Jonsson for the role six months ago.

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Discovery

Restricted Eating Hours May Reduce Cognitive Decline, Study Suggests

Confining mealtimes and snacks to a nine-hour window and avoiding food for four hours before bed may help stave off cognitive decline in older age, researchers say.

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Europe

Wildfires in France and Spain Displace 300,000 Amid Travel Concerns

More than 300,000 people have been forced to evacuate their homes due to wildfires in France and Spain, according to the BBC. The UK government has not issued specific travel bans but advises caution for those planning trips to the affected regions.

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Leaders

Shots Fired Consulate Toronto: Second Attack This Year Sparks Concern

Shots were fired near the U.S. consulate in Toronto for the second time this year, prompting heightened security and investigations. The incident occurred early Monday, with no injuries reported, according to Toronto police.

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