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The Louvre Museum has introduced new digital art exhibits that transform how visitors experience classic artworks. These interactive installations let guests engage with paintings and sculptures in modern, immersive ways. The museum said the initiative aims to attract more young people to the arts. By blending technology with history, the exhibits provide an educational and entertaining experience for all ages. Visitors can explore famous artworks through augmented reality displays. They can zoom in on details, learn about the artist, and even create their own digital versions of classic pieces. This interactive approach is designed to make art more accessible and…

Paris has officially opened its Summer Cultural Festival, bringing a vibrant mix of art, music, and street performances to the city. The festival features outdoor art exhibitions, live concerts, and interactive performances across popular public spaces. Organizers say the event aims to celebrate local creativity while welcoming tourists from around the world. Many Parisians have joined in, enjoying the diverse cultural activities. Street performers and musicians are performing at major city squares, creating lively scenes that attract families and young visitors. The festival also includes temporary art installations in parks and along the Seine River. These installations highlight both emerging…

Taliban leader Hibatullah Akhundzada ordered a complete shutdown of fibre optic internet in Balkh to “prevent immorality,” officials confirmed. Residents Struggle with Connectivity Government offices, businesses, schools, and homes lost Wi-Fi, while mobile data remains slow and costly. Many residents rely on fast internet for work and may relocate. Officials Promise Alternatives but Offer Few Details Provincial spokesman Haji Attaullah Zaid said authorities plan a national alternative network but gave no timeline or explanation for targeting Balkh first.

US President Donald Trump announced he will sue the New York Times for 15 billion dollars, citing defamation and libel. Trump posted on his platform Truth Social that the newspaper has lied and smeared him for too long, and that this must stop immediately. Criticism over Kamala Harris endorsement The president attacked the Times for endorsing Kamala Harris in the 2024 election. He called the paper a mouthpiece for the Democratic Party. Trump said he plans to file the lawsuit in Florida, a Republican stronghold. The New York Times has not commented on the case. Anger at unfriendly media Trump…

Prosecutors Highlight Extensive Smuggling OperationFlor Bressers, a Belgian national, has appeared in Brussels to face charges over his alleged role as the head of a major cocaine trafficking network. Authorities claim he earned around €230m from ten shipments, while Brazilian co-defendant Sérgio Roberto de Carvalho is said to have pocketed nearly €200m. Investigators assert that the 30 defendants together accumulated roughly €500m from the operation. Rotterdam Seizure at Center of InvestigationThe case originated following a 2020 interception in Rotterdam, where customs officers discovered 3.2 tonnes of cocaine concealed inside manganese ore. Officials argue that this seizure exposed a broader trafficking…

Investors poured into Alphabet after a US judge blocked a forced sale of Google’s Chrome browser. The ruling preserved Google’s key assets and ended nearly five years of antitrust uncertainty. Shares surged more than 4% in Monday trading in Europe, extending gains of over 30% since January. The company now joins Nvidia, Microsoft, and Apple in the elite $3 trillion club. Nvidia leads at $4.2 trillion (€3.57tr), Microsoft follows at $3.8 trillion (€3.23tr), and Apple stands at $3.5 trillion (€3tr). Court Shields Chrome and Android The Department of Justice had demanded that Alphabet sell Chrome and possibly Android due to…

Lawyer Henry Clack has grim experience with Nigerian criminal gangs. Clack, a solicitor at London-based law firm HFW, represents shipping firms hit by cyber attacks. He says Nigerian organised groups are the most common counterparties. They have carried out several high-value “man-in-the-middle” frauds in recent years. How hackers trick the shipping industry This fraud allows hackers to intercept communication between two parties. They then impersonate both sides to steal log-in details, financial data, or even control of a company’s system. Criminals later demand payment to release stolen data or to give up control of computers. HFW data shows hacking in…

Romania has confirmed that a drone entered its airspace amid Russian attacks on Ukraine, prompting NATO forces to respond. Poland, anticipating similar threats, dispatched fighter jets and reinforced its defenses along the eastern frontier. Drone Spotted in Romanian Airspace The Defence Ministry in Bucharest stated that radar detected a drone approximately 10 kilometers inside Romanian territory before it vanished near the Danube Delta village of Chilia Veche. Authorities noted that the aircraft flew at low altitude and did not pass over populated areas. Romania reacted by sending two F-16 fighter jets, supported by NATO Eurofighters in the region. Residents in…

Danish researchers analyzed data from over 77,000 people using anti-obesity medications without diabetes. They found 52 percent stopped taking their drugs within 12 months. Eighteen percent quit within three months, 31 percent within six months, and 42 percent within nine months. Patients under 30 were 48 percent more likely to quit than those aged 45 to 59. Men and residents of poorer areas also stopped at higher rates. Researchers suggested these groups may experience more side effects or face financial barriers. GLP-1 Drugs Work Only with Long-Term Use Ozempic and Wegovy mimic a hormone that suppresses appetite. People often regain…

Trump outlines his stance US President Donald Trump said he is prepared to introduce tougher sanctions on Russia. But he demanded that Nato members first end their purchases of Russian oil. On his Truth Social platform, he wrote he was “ready for major sanctions on Russia” once Nato states had “agreed and started to do the same.” Trump has often promised stronger action against Moscow. Yet he has not acted when the Kremlin ignored his threats. He described the purchase of Russian oil as “shocking.” He also urged Nato to impose tariffs of 50 to 100 percent on China. He…