Mélissa Laveaux on music, mortality and identity

The European Central Bank has been moving to rein in inflation after a long pause on rate changes. The policy shift is aimed at tamping down prices while raising fresh concerns about growth.

Images shared by military bloggers show Russian forces using black-and-white striped camouflage on their trucks. The technique aims to deceive the AI recognition systems of Ukrainian drones, underscoring the constant adaptation of tactics in the conflict.

The maths doesn't appear to hold up, even though the US has likely managed to get some oil out of the strait.

Mexico City’s storied Azteca Stadium has been the stage for some of the most iconic moments in World Cup history, from Pelé’s third title to Maradona’s “Hand of God” goal. The hallowed venue hosts the 2026 World Cup opener between Mexico and South Africa on Thursday, a throwback to the 2010 curtain-raiser in Johannesburg – and a rematch between coaches who faced off as players in the same stadium 40 years ago.