After Islamic State: how writers and poets are reclaiming the soul of #Mosul -
the Guardian
After Islamic State: how writers and poets are reclaiming the soul of Mosul
IS burned 100,000 books when they occupied the Iraqi city. Now, as the arts flourish once again and help to restore social cohesion, the ancient cu...
 "IS burned 100,000 books when they occupied the Iraqi city. Now, as the arts flourish once again and help to restore social cohesion, the ancient cultural centre is being reborn" hopeful stuff #iraq
Maia #Sandu wins second term in Moldovan election in rebuke to Kremlin -
the Guardian
Maia Sandu wins second term in Moldovan election in rebuke to Kremlin
Incumbent wins presidential runoff with 97% of votes counted, defeating Russia-leaning rival
 "Early results indicated that the large Moldovan diaspora, accounting for about 20% of the electorate, had overwhelmingly voted for Sandu." that's a relief #moldova
"filming or photographing citizens without their consent is prohibited in Türkiye. Earlier, it was reported that a Russian tourist was detained in Istanbul for taking a photo of a local resident with her eyes closed on public transport." -
Russian deported from Türkiye over airport photo incident
A photo taken in a public place was the reason for the deportation of a Russian citizen from Türkiye. He took a photo of a woman in a public place...
 really? #turkey
Runes prove Elfdalian is distinct ancient Nordic language, say researchers -
the Guardian
Runes prove Elfdalian is distinct ancient Nordic language, say researchers
Linguists argue language spoken by 2,500 people in central Sweden is more than an esoteric dialect
 "Linguists argue language spoken by 2,500 people in central Sweden is more than an esoteric dialect" #linguistics
Jeffrey #Epstein details close relationship with #Trump in newly released tapes -
the Guardian
Jeffrey Epstein details close relationship with Trump in newly released tapes
Recordings from 2017 reveal Epstein talking for some ‘100 hours’ about the ex-president, journalist Michael Wolff says
 "Recordings from 2017 reveal Epstein talking for some ‘100 hours’ about the ex-president" there was obviously a lot to talk about...