A remarkable archaeological discovery has shed new light on ancient Londinium, the Roman name for modern-day London. Thousands of vibrant fragments of painted Roman wall plaster were unearthed at “The Liberty” development site in Southwark, revealing a stunning collection of artworks that have remained hidden for over 1,800 years. The finds, which include intricate designs … Read more
US President Donald Trump has long professed a desire for peace, but his administration’s inability to deliver on this promise raises questions about the president’s commitment to diplomacy. From withdrawing from Iraq to criticizing Biden’s support for Ukraine, Trump has consistently drawn strength from anti-war voters. However, despite his tough talk, Trump has failed to … Read more
US stablecoin issuer Circle Internet Group Inc.’s stock surged 20% on Friday after Seaport Global gave the company its first buy rating, following the US Senate’s passage of a bill establishing regulatory rules for dollar-pegged cryptocurrencies. This move boosts Circle, which operates the second-largest stablecoin USDC. The company’s shares have increased by over 600% since … Read more
France is set to double its stake in satellite company Eutelsat as it looks to create a rival to Elon Musk’s Starlink, a growing constellation of satellites providing internet connectivity worldwide. The move aims to strengthen Europe’s position in the global satellite industry and provide an alternative to Musk’s ambitious space-based network. Source: https://www.ft.com/content/734e7969-059d-475a-a090-e01d58a623fe
Peruvian restaurant Maido has been named the world’s best restaurant for 2025, taking over from last year’s winner Disfrutar in Barcelona. The Lima-based eatery, known for its Nikkei cuisine and over 10-course tasting menu, earned the top spot at a ceremony in Turin, Italy. Maido was followed by No. 2 Asador Etxebarri in Spain and … Read more
US citizens have left Iran through its land borders since Israel launched a deadly assault on the country last week. According to a State Department cable, hundreds of Americans have encountered delays and harassment from Iranian authorities while trying to flee. The cable notes that some unconfirmed reports suggest American citizens are being detained and … Read more
Rematch is a new five-v-five soccer game developed by Sloclap, the creators of martial arts-based action titles. This game offers a fresh take on traditional soccer, with no fouls, offside rules, or automated player positioning. Every player is controlled by a real person, requiring strategy and adaptability to succeed. The gameplay feels weighty and smooth, … Read more
A monumental jigsaw puzzle composed of thousands of ancient Roman wall plaster fragments has been completed, revealing stunning frescoes that date back over 2,000 years. The discovery, made in central London’s Southwark area, showcases beautifully painted details of musical instruments, birds, flowers, and fruit on at least 20 walls of a luxurious Roman villa. Dating … Read more
A European Union official has dealt a significant blow to Google’s fight against a record €4.1 billion antitrust fine, ruling that the company abused its dominance in the Android market. Advocate General Juliane Kokott stated that Google’s appeal should fail due to weak legal arguments presented by the US tech giant. Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-06-19/google-suffers-blow-in-fight-over-eu-s-4-1-billion-android-fine
Metro Bank, the UK high street lender, is reportedly in talks about a potential takeover by private equity group Pollen Street. The company, which is also a major shareholder of unlisted lender Shawbrook, has approached Metro Bank about acquiring it. Analysts at Keefe, Bruyette and Woods (KBW) have upgraded their recommendation for Metro Bank to … Read more