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Charles Martel, also known as Charles the Hammer, was a military leader and politician who significantly influenced the shaping of medieval Europe, notably saving Europe from Muslims in a great battle.
Yann Martel, author of 'Life of Pi,' admits he once considered Homer's 'Iliad' a 'book for old men' until a new translation by Stephen Mitchell changed his view, turning it into a source of inspiration.
A Dutch article from De Volkskrant appears to discuss themes of torture and death, with a headline that translates to 'Preferably you have been tortured and you have that in writing. Being deceased in the meantime is a recommendation.'
A personal chronicle by Cláudia Lucas Chéu recounts a traumatic experience from August 1985 that led to a phobia of ants, leading her to keep a hammer ready at home.
A Luxembourger, Jean-Luc Kuffer, found old video footage that appears to document the Martelange explosion disaster, initially unsure of the tragic event depicted.
An Austrian court has sentenced two former high-ranking Syrian intelligence officials to eight years in prison for their roles in the torture and sexual abuse of civilians in Syria. This landmark ruling marks a significant step in holding Assad regime officials accountable for human rights abuses.
Kino Lorber has acquired the US distribution rights for Manuela Martelli’s Cannes film 'The Meltdown,' while Jia Zhangke’s Unknown Pleasures Pictures has secured China rights for Cannes titles 'Minotaur' and 'La Gradiva'.
French prosecutors have launched a 'war crimes' investigation into Israel's treatment of French nationals aboard a Gaza flotilla. The probe will examine allegations of torture and mistreatment of activists during the incident.
A review praises Lucrecia Martel's documentary 'Landmarks' as a beautiful, mannered, and dignified account of the shooting of Javier Chocobar, laden with post-colonial tension and the weight of institutions.
Elly Schlein closed the election campaign for Martella in Venice, delivering a strong message against the Meloni government, stating, 'From here we send Meloni home.'
The acclaimed French series 'Call My Agent!' is returning as a feature film, following Andrea Martel and featuring the original cast, set to premiere on Netflix this autumn.
A review of the film 'The Meltdown,' the directorial debut of Chilean actress Manuela Martelli, which tracks a missing-girl mystery that evolves into a political allegory set in the Andes.
Manuela Martelli's second feature film, "The Meltdown," a mystery drama exploring trauma through a 9-year-old's story, is debuting in the Un Certain Regard section at Cannes.
The region around Obermartelingen in Luxembourg has officially announced its application for UNESCO World Heritage status, seeking international recognition for its unique slate landscape, though the process is expected to be lengthy.
Yann Martel's fifth novel, 'Son of Nobody', is reviewed as an ambitious but structurally problematic work that merges an epic poem about the Trojan War with the domestic heartbreak of the scholar who discovers it.
A discussion explores a city's historical relationship with the Atlantic slave trade and the Portuguese Empire, emphasizing that its identity should not be reduced to this aspect nor treated as a sanctuary of shame.
An article offers a tribute to the martyrs of free society, reflecting on their contributions and sacrifices.
The Cannes Film Festival refuses to allow artificial intelligence to "dictate the law" in cinema, said the president of the event on the Croisette, Iris Knobloch, on Thursday, at the opening...
A guided tour at the Slate Museum in Obermartelingen provides insights into the harsh lives of the 'Leekëpperten' (miners), whose difficult work deep underground shaped the region and its people.
An investigation by Swiss federal authorities has revealed that missing screws and other technical defects led to a fatal plane crash in May 2023 near Ponts-de-Martel, Neuchâtel, which killed two people.
A new subculture of young men, known as 'looksmaxxers,' is emerging in online communities, obsessed with extreme and often dangerous do-it-yourself cosmetic procedures to alter their appearance.
Martell Johnson and Gabrielle Murray were allegedly found with 315 lottery tickets when stopped by police last week
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Aalto-yliopiston onnellisuutta tutkinut apulaisprofessori Frank Martela kertoo, miten voisi löytää toivon synkkien uutisten keskellä.
March 9 was a special day for performer and businesswoman Ineta Puzaraite-Zvagiuliene. The famous woman celebrated her birthday and received a special greeting from her mother-in-law, Regvita, on this occasion...
EXCLUSIVE: Lucrecia Martel’s award-winning film Our Land (Nuestra Tierra) will be coming to U.S. theaters on May 1, Strand Releasing announced today.
A suspected fuel thief in Rombach-Martelingen, Luxembourg, injured a gas station employee while fleeing the scene on Wednesday afternoon.
Five people are missing and 19 injured after a fire completely destroyed apartments above a restaurant in the Swiss Alpine town of Pont-de-Martel. Authorities are continuing search efforts following the blaze.
Christiane Martel, the first French Miss Universe, has released a new memoir detailing her 90 years of life, which were shaped by war, Hollywood, and politics.
A by-election in Quebec is drawing significant attention next month, with political observers calling it a crucial race following the departure of former Conservative MP Richard Martel.
Reyes Martel, one of Spain's 81 judges specializing in cases involving minors, handles approximately 3,000 cases annually and expresses a desire to condemn parents in certain situations. She notes that 14,000 minors are sentenced each year, often to community service or the Camino de Santiago, and recalls a case where a child prostituted by his family later became an engineer.
An analysis suggests that Richard Martel's acceptance of a Senate appointment is a symptom of disillusionment within the Conservative party, with thousands of potential jobs still available from Carney.
A grand interview features Frédéric Martel and Mathieu Bock-Côté debating the challenges facing the West, including Islamism, immigration, and populism, questioning its identity and universal model post-1989.
Lassi Tuovi, a Finnish basketball coach living in Japan for two years, finds himself adapting to local customs, even being cautious about his behavior in Finnish supermarkets.
Agnes Hoogenhout, originally from Amsterdam, has become an integral part of Luxembourg's cultural scene, particularly at the Slate Museum in Obermartelingen, after making two attempts to settle in Perlé.
Filmmaker Lucrecia Martel speaks about her award-winning documentary, 'Landmarks,' which explores the murder of an Indigenous community leader in Argentina. She addresses themes of racism, paternalism, and infantilization within her homeland.
Hundreds of inmates in a Venezuelan prison have taken control of the facility and staged a rooftop protest, setting mattresses on fire to denounce alleged abuses and torture by authorities. They are demanding the removal of the prison director.
Red Light Management founder Coran Capshaw will be honored by the T.J. Martell Foundation, a music industry foundation supporting cancer research, at its 51st annual New York Honors Gala on September 15.
Signature Entertainment has acquired the UK & Irish distribution rights for the thriller film "Our Hero, Balthazar" from Visit Films. The movie stars Asa Butterfield, Jaeden Martell, Jennifer Ehle, Noah Centineo, and Chris Bauer.
A lawsuit against a former high-ranking official of the Syrian dictatorship has brought strong reactions, with one victim claiming, 'This is the man who tortured me.'
Numerous Portuguese police officers, including two chiefs, have been arrested on suspicion of torture at the Rato police station. The arrests are part of a widening scandal involving allegations of serious crimes against detainees.
Lucrecia Martel’s 'Our Land', 'American Agitators', and a remastered rerelease of Barbara Kopple’s 'American Dream' are bowing in limited release starting May 1.
An article reveals an unexpected activity that Booker Prize-winning author Yann Martel was engaged in while simultaneously writing two books, offering insight into his creative process.
Martell has unveiled a 14-foot "Swift Ascendant" art sculpture in Abuja, Nigeria, which is made from recycled materials and scrap metal and previously debuted in Lagos.
The article reports on allegations that Palestinian children are being tortured and forced into sexual acts while held in Israeli cells.
Argentine filmmaker Lucrecia Martel, on her fifth feature film 'Nossa Terra' which recounts the murder of an indigenous activist, feels for the first time like a true film director, stating that cinema reveals the artifice of truth construction.
Best-selling author Yann Martel revealed his new retelling of Homer's epic, the Iliad, which he views as an ideal literary antidote to the current political climate of the Trump era.
A UN wildlife summit has resulted in the addition of 40 migratory species, including the snowy owl, to a list for greater protections, signaling growing global concern over biodiversity loss and calling for urgent conservation action.
A new film, 'Our Hero, Balthazar,' starring Jaeden Martell and Asa Butterfield, is reviewed as a disturbing and twisted tale exploring themes of lonely young men, gun culture, and school shootings online.
Lei: “Non si cambia la Carta a colpi di maggioranza”. Lui: “Basta spartizioni negli uffici giudiziari”. E domani assieme al Parenti di Milano
According to the IDF Spokesperson’s Unit, the decision followed a comprehensive review of the evidence, legal considerations, and procedural circumstances surrounding the case.
Juha Martelius, head of the Finnish Security Intelligence Service (Supo), suggests that mandatory schooling would enhance Finland's security by eliminating radical and anti-social teaching.
The 29th annual Sonoma International Film Festival is unveiling its 2026 lineup, including films in feature and documentary competition, and the opening, closing and centerpiece selections. The cinematic event in California wine country, which runs March 25-29, will kick off with the California premiere of Poetic License, the feature directorial debut of Maude Apatow, which […]
About to premiere her latest film ‘Landmarks,’ the director reflects on memory, Indigenous land struggles and the uncertain future of Argentina’s film industry La entrada Lucrecia Martel: ‘I miss the…
Keir Gilchrist, Ethan Cutkosky, Luca Padovan, Elsie Fisher, and Caden Martel are set to star in the upcoming indie horror film 'NightFlirt'.
Global film distributor Mubi has acquired streaming rights for Manuela Martelli’s film 'The Meltdown' ('El Deshielo'), which premiered at Cannes and will screen at San Sebastián.
A commentary discusses whether Homer's heroes would have benefited from therapy and critiques interpretations of epics by figures like Christopher Nolan and Yann Martel.
Prosecutors have revealed in court that former UK government minister Ann Widdecombe was killed after being struck 21 times with a hammer. A 28-year-old man has been accused in connection with her death.
Former Conservative MP Richard Martel has been appointed to the Senate, a rare move where a prime minister shuffles an opposition member to the upper chamber.
Producer Lita Stantic, who has spent six decades supporting Argentina's most daring directors from María Luisa Bemberg to Lucrecia Martel, will have her work highlighted at MALBA in July.
The Wicklow community is rallying behind the Duggan family's fundraiser for Alzheimer's disease, held in memory of their mother, with a 'Night at their Martello venue' preceding a Dublin Marathon run.
Bombardier's CEO, Éric Martel, personally flew the Global 8000 from Montreal to Nice, demonstrating the aircraft's record-breaking speed, making it the fastest since the Concorde, in addition to its long range.
Case involving seven-year-old boy is latest flashpoint in debate over race relations in Latin America ‘Argentina needs to end its fantasy of being a European country’: Lucrecia Martel on the story of…
Sam Worthington, Jai Courtney, Jack Quaid, Jaeden Martell, and LaMonica Garrett have been cast in 'Blood On The Promontory,' a Western drama from director Ray Mendoza.
Eight candidates, all men, are competing for the mayoral position in the Venice municipal elections, with Martella and Venturini emerging as key figures from the broad field and center-right.
The head of Finland's Security Service, Juha Martelius, warned that Europe might never achieve full independence from foreign technologies due to its heavy reliance on US software and Chinese hardware.
Red Light Management founder Coran Capshaw, manager of artists like Dave Matthews Band and Phish, is set to be honored at the T.J. Martell Foundation’s New York Gala.
In Terni, Italy, a man who was wearing an electronic monitoring device attacked his wife with a hammer, having ripped off the device which was later found near the bus where the assault occurred.
The center-left mayoral candidate for Venice, Martella, criticized ten years of right-wing 'quagmire' in the city and deemed the entrance ticket ineffective, advocating for better management of tourist flows and a special statute.
The Observer presents a review or commentary on Yann Martel's work titled 'Trojan folly,' offering critical insights into the literary piece.
Canadian author Yann Martel discusses his views on wealth, including his own, good writing advice from Martin Amis, and his desire to eliminate billionaires.
Former football coach Cagni gave an interview discussing his social media clashes with commentator Adani, stating that Adani exaggerates tones and attacks him, but is actually very weak.
A report by the child rights organization Save the Children alleges that Palestinian children are being subjected to torture, sexual abuse, and starvation in Israeli military prisons, based on interviews with 165 children.
A 57-year-old Syrian man from Druten is facing trial in a Dutch court on charges of crimes against humanity, including torturing and raping prisoners in Syria, as an alleged henchman of Bashar al-Assad.
ScreenRant has released an exclusive clip from the dark comedy "Our Hero, Balthazar," showcasing Asa Butterfield making a bizarre sales pitch and his character's odd friendship with Jaeden Martell.
A lista inclui ainda o tubarão-martelo gigante (Sphyrna mokarran) e mamíferos terrestres como a hiena riscada (Hyaena hyaena) ou aquáticos, como a lontra gigante do Brasil (Pteronura brasiliensis).
VCU pulled off the largest first-round March Madness comeback in history against UNC, and coach Phil Martelli Jr. used his postgame presser to honor the team's student media crew.
Incel believe that only attractive men can conquer women; looksmaxxer want to be, whatever the cost. There is a legion of image-obsessed people being born in the manosphere.
The head of Finland's internal security agency, Juha Martelius, stated that the damage to Baltic Sea cables was not caused by a deliberate act of the Russian state.
The head of the Finnish Security Intelligence Service (Supo), Juha Martelius, has criticized the decision to transfer election data systems to Amazon's cloud, noting it offers only minor cost savings.
Six female directors among the new names announced in Direccions
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