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Sarajevo Film Festival names Watson-led jury for main competition
The Sarajevo Film Festival has confirmed the jury for its main feature competition, led by actress Emily Watson as previously announced, with winners to be revealed at the close of the event. She is joined by filmmakers Athina Rachel Tsangari and Igor Bezinović, actress Sara Klimoska, and European Film Academy CEO Matthijs Wouter Knol, bringing…
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Ukraine’s secret weapon: The bright pink ‘Flamingo’ missiles with engines bought from landfill sites that are striking fear into Russia’s generals
Ukraine has developed a new long-range cruise missile, nicknamed the “Flamingo” for its distinctive pink primer coating, which reportedly has military commanders in Moscow increasingly worried. The weapon is notable not just for its reach into Russian territory but for how it is built, reportedly incorporating turbojet engines sourced cheaply, including from scrapyards and landfill…
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Every Baby Boomer Alive Remembers These 4 Classic Rock Jams From 1969
This is a listicle celebrating four rock songs from 1969 that American Songwriter says remain instantly familiar to baby boomers. Aimed at nostalgic classic rock fans, the piece revisits chart-topping hits from that year and offers brief background on their writing and success, framing them as songs “everyone” from that generation can still recall. -…
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Ireland stalls €1B Microsoft tender amid digital sovereignty questions
The Irish government has cancelled a public procurement worth up to €1 billion for Microsoft software and services after concerns were raised by an interested party, reigniting debate over Ireland’s reliance on US technology providers. The move comes as opposition politicians question why European or open-source alternatives were not considered, particularly given Ireland’s current presidency…
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A tournament that crossed borders: crunching the numbers on the diaspora World Cup
Diaspora players have never had a bigger impact on the World Cup than at this year’s tournament, with nearly a quarter of all squad members representing a country different from the one they were born in. The trend, highlighted by France’s Michael Olise, who broke Pelé’s assist record while playing for one of four nations…
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Putellas, Batlle and León are gone: what will be left of Barcelona after latest exodus?
Barcelona’s Champions League-winning women’s team is undergoing a second consecutive summer of major departures, with seven players leaving the squad and only one new signing arriving so far. The exodus is being driven by the financial fair play problems affecting Barcelona’s men’s team, which are having knock-on effects across the whole club, leaving the reigning…
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Ukrainian drones deliver robots directly into battle by sea and air
Ukraine has begun using flying drones and drone boats to deliver armed ground robots directly into combat, allowing slower wheeled units to bypass difficult terrain and Russian defences. The tactic reflects the Ukrainian military’s continued efforts to combine drones and ground robots to offset Russia’s manpower advantage while keeping soldiers out of dangerous assaults, and…
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Pass the New Russia Sanctions Bill to End the War Faster and Honor Lindsey Graham
The article argues that Congress should pass a proposed US sanctions bill targeting countries that purchase Russian oil and gas, presenting it as both a way to increase pressure on Moscow to end the war in Ukraine and a tribute to the late Senator Lindsey Graham. It contends that the measure would strengthen President Trump’s…
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European Film Academy CEO and Greek New Wave Director Join Emily Watson on Sarajevo Jury
The Sarajevo Film Festival has named the jury for its feature film competition, joining British actress Emily Watson with European Film Academy CEO Matthijs Wouter Knol, Greek producer Athina Rachel Tsangari, Croatian filmmaker Igor Bezinović and North Macedonian actress Sara Klimoska. The panel will decide the Heart of Sarajevo Awards at the Bosnian festival, continuing…