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EUROPE
Hollywood Takes Homer and Greece Pushes Back
Christopher Nolan had every right to reinvent Homer, but Greek frustration reveals what is lost when a living cultural inheritance becomes Hollywood spectacle.
Film
What it Means to be Arab: Netflix, Identity, and Boundaries
Streaming reshapes Arab identity as Netflix and Shahid break taboos, amplify women’s voices, and boost LGBTQ+ visibility.
Film
The Squid Game: From Tragedy to Cult
Amidst speculation, the creator of Squid Game, Hwang Dong Hyuk, clears up misconceptions of the reality television show.
LIFESTYLE
Made in China: Asia’s Streaming RevolutionÂ
Asia’s rapidly growing streaming platforms like iQIYI, Tencent Video, and Hotstar are reshaping the entertainment landscape by leveraging localised content and advanced technologies, posing a challenge to Netflix’s dominance by 2030.
LIFESTYLE
Love Is Blind: Unveiling Love in the Arab World
The Arab reality show, 'Love Is Blind: Habibi', became a Netflix sensation by blending love, culture, and tradition, with contestants navigating relationships beyond appearances; while some found lasting love, others embraced personal growth, leaving viewers eagerly anticipating a possible second season.
Popular
Europe’s Power Mix is Finally Turning Green
Solar now leads Portugal's electricity grid, mirroring Germany's fossil-fuel milestone, and the evidence points to economics and policy as the true drivers.
Burnham Wants a Constitution. Does Anyone Else?
Britain's new prime minister wants a written constitution, but a Parliament still splintered by Brexit may not agree on what it should say.
Spain Fears Morocco is Winning the 2030 World Cup Final
Spanish anxiety over losing the 2030 World Cup final to Morocco is growing just as Gianni Infantino's authority inside FIFA faces its sharpest challenge yet.
How Disinformation and Panic Overwhelmed Ceuta
A treaty opened Gibraltar's border calmly in July, while a court ruling in Ceuta let panic, rumour and traffickers overwhelm Spain's southern frontier.
Why Sweden is Building a New Spy Agency
Sweden is building its own foreign spy service after a run of Russian espionage cases, a striking break from two centuries of neutrality.
