A new book has revealed that Oxford University academics used a chalice made from a human skull—potentially belonging to an enslaved Caribbean woman—at formal dinners until as recently as 2015. The chalice,
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MIT Technology Review reports that generative AI is revolutionizing South Korea’s webcomics industry, opening up new possibilities for established and emerging artists alike. However, it also raises profound questions about the future
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Beijing has announced that it expects “in-depth” discussions with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi during his visit to China this week, with both nations aiming to strengthen political mutual trust. The Chinese
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised alarms over an increasing risk of recession in the United States, pointing to the escalating trade conflict under President Donald Trump’s administration as a key
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The head of Israel’s Shin Bet intelligence agency, Ronen Bar, has accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of dismissing him for refusing to carry out what he described as illegal orders, including spying
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The following chapter, adapted from the book Pope Francis Among the Wolves: The Inside Story of a Revolution, is being republished in honor of Pope Francis, who passed away this week. This
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