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The Twisted Irony of Ukraine Staging 'The Odyssey'

Kyiv's retelling of Homer's epic turns drones into monsters and Mariupol into Ithaca. The ending may be much harder to reproduce.

  • Ukrainian theater adapts Odyssey to depict modern war
  • Russian drones replace Cyclops, robotic killing machines replace sirens
  • Play's uncertain resolution mirrors Ukraine's ambiguous fate

Business

Saudi Arabia Backs Turkey’s Rapid Renewable Energy Buildout

Turkey and Saudi Arabia have announced ambitious plans to cooperate on renewable energy, as both countries aim to deploy vast amounts of clean power.

  • Saudi Arabia invests $2 billion in two Turkish solar farms.
  • Project aims to quadruple Turkey's electricity capacity to 126,000 MW.
  • Turkey targets 47% renewable electricity by 2030, with solar leading.

Health & Medicine

Common supplements rival antibiotics for severe gum disease

Omega-3 and low-dose aspirin matched the effectiveness of antibiotics in a year-long study of patients with severe gum disease, with both approaches helping about 58% reach the treatment goal.

  • Omega-3 fatty acids and low-dose aspirin may rival antibiotics for periodontitis treatment.
  • Study involved 109 patients with advanced periodontitis in Brazil and Harvard.
  • 58% of participants with supplement combo achieved target pocket depth after a year.

Finance & Markets

Air China H1 Loss Widens

(RTTNews) - Air China Limited (AIRYY, AIRC.L, 0753.HK, 601111.SS) reported a wider loss for the first half of 2026, reflecting higher operating costs, particularly jet fuel expenses, although revenue…

Health & Medicine

FDA arrests traders over alleged sale of ‘cigarette toffee’ at Makola Market

By Amoako Kwame The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has arrested some traders at the Makola Market in Accra over their alleged involvement in the sale of products locally known as “cigarette toffee”.

  • FDA arrests traders at Makola Market for selling "cigarette toffee".
  • Campaign to curb unauthorized items endangering public health.
  • Focus on products appealing to children and violating food regulations.
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