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Ambition and delusion: The Director, by Daniel Kehlmann, reviewed
As bombs rain down on Nazi-occupied Prague, Georg Wilhelm Pabst shoots a film – a romantic courtroom drama adapted from a pulp novel by a creepy Third Reich hack, Alfred Karrasch. Although the leading man finds it strange to make any movie ‘in the...

Tourist who has visited 100 cities in Europe names the 7 most underrated
After exploring over 100 cities across Europe, popular travel content creator Lukepatricktravelstories has shared his personal list of the continent’s seven most underrated cities, with hidden gems that are often overlooked in favour of big names...

I adored Jersey — it’s a crying shame that tourists aren’t visiting
Bergerac gave Jersey TV hall of fame status in the 1980s (Picture: Getty Images) This year’s Bergerac reboot sparked hopes of a return to halcyon days for Jersey, the largest of the Channel Islands, just a 40-minute flight from London. It was...
India’s Chopra wants coach Zelezny’s big-stage mindset
AFP | New Delhi Email : editor@newsofbahrain.com India’s Olympic javelin gold medallist Neeraj Chopra said yesterday he hoped his coaching switch continues to pay off as he aims to retain his world title. Chopra joined Czech javelin legend Jan...

Police reject criticism over omitting Russian financing, calling it conspiracy
Earlier on Wednesday, Slovak police announced a joint operation with Czech and Ukrainian forces in the Ukrainian city of Dnipro, where one Ukrainian suspect was detained. The Czech police confirmed the operation, involving their National Centre...
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'I've decided to stay' - Martin remains with Aprilia after contract U-turn
Jorge Martin has ended speculation regarding his MotoGP future by confirming he is staying with Aprilia Racing next year - despite having interest from other teams. The Spaniard had previously put out a statement on social media to say he would...

POSTCARD MEMORIES: Law caught up with Bradford bank robbers
Life of crime appealed to robbers, including Steve Suchan, but it eventually led to murder One of the most infamous dates in Bradford’s history was July 26, 1951, when the notorious Boyd gang robbed the local CIBC branch (northwest corner of...

Celebrating the Beauty Legacy of Clueless 30 Years Later
When Clueless hit theaters in 1995, I was a teenage girl with a Caboodle filled with Bonne Bell Lip Smackers and dreams of having my very own Contempo Casuals credit card. I thought I was obsessed with Mona May’s costume design but was just as...

Excitement and engagement levels high at interactive FIBA U19 Players' Workshop in Brno
BRNO (Czechia) - FIBA Mentors Sonja Vasic and Ivana Vecerova led a highly impactful and enjoyable Players' Workshop at the U19 Women's Basketball World Cup 2025 in Brno, Czechia. Some 180 rising stars engaged in a range of presentations and...

Our cruise editor’s pick of the best rivers for your next voyage
River cruising is one of the loveliest ways to explore a country. Sailing an inland waterway provides an ever-changing backdrop to life on board as the ship passes villages, mountains, castles or vineyards, cruising through capital cities or even...
'Biggest reinforcement' – Slavia chairman hails Super Eagles CB decision to extend contract
Slavia Prague have secured the futures of two of their key players, Igoh Ogbu and Christos Zafeiris, by tying them down to new contracts at Fortuna Arena, fending off potential interest from abroad. Both players had attracted attention from...

The bar offers 'something different' to area where pub chains dominate
Adam Marnell comes from a family of publicans. “My auntie used to run The Arkles up in Anfield. My dad’s uncle had three or four bars in town - he had The Lisbon at one point," he explains, adding: "I think it’s always been there and was an itch I...

The new direct train line set to connect the UK to a European city for the first time
THE Government has revealed plans for a new rail link between London and a new European country. The UK and Germany have joined forces to create a direct rail route to Berlin. 5 There could soon be a direct rail route between the UK and...

"Mental midget" - Martina Navratilova slams Donald Trump after he questions 'low IQ' of 2 female democrats while showing off his own
Tennis legend Martina Navratilova took to social media to share her reaction to US President Donald Trump's comments on Democratic members Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Jasmine Crockett regarding their IQ. Navratilova, who retired from competitive...

KHERSON: Human Safari — Ukraine, Our Amnesia And a Dance Among the Ruins
“While the world is asleep, we are dying here.” by Anna Solcaniova King for the Palast Investigative Fund July 11 Kherson: Human Safari is both a frontline documentary and a work of resistance art — a powerful and poetic film created inside the...

Good news for British holidaymakers as train company plans new direct routes between major European capitals
British holidaymakers looking to travel around Europe more sustainably will gain a new direct rail link from May 2026, when Prague, Copenhagen and Berlin become connected by a single service. The route will be operated jointly by Deutsche Bahn...

PETER HITCHENS: Ukraine's the stupidest war in modern history. Darkness is closing in
President Trump is not a normal politician. The world is now wandering in a bleak and frightening danger zone. On July 4, in a phone call with Ukraine’s President Zelensky, Mr Trump asked: ‘Volodymyr, can you hit Moscow? Can you hit St Petersburg...

BONS 2025 DRINK: Best Bars, Cocktail Lounges, and Breweries on the North Shore
See who won for best tap room, wine shop, afterwork-drinks and more! After Work Drinks Editors’ Choice THE ROOF, Salem The Hotel Salem opens its rooftop bar seasonally, offering a selection of summer-appropriate drinks, like frosé and sangria. The...

Semibreve Festival announces second wave of artists for its 2025 programme
µ-Ziq, João Galante, Rafael Toral and more have joined the line-up for the 15th edition of the festival, which will take place from 23-26 October. Renowned for its curatorial quality, Semibreve returns to Portugal this year with a typically...

Interview: Vojtěch Strakatý • Director of The Other Side of Summer
“The desire to discover new worlds naturally brings in the mysterious and the magical” 16/07/2025 - The Czech director talks about subverting narrative clichés, experimenting with structure, and drawing inspiration from video games and vaporwave...