Was Spain the true heir to the Byzantine Empire? The story of a lost imperial claim
After the fall of Constantinople in 1453, the exiled Byzantine claimant Andreas Palaiologos bequeathed the imperial title in 1502 to Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella I of Castile. Though the Spanish monarchy theoretically inherited the Byzantine claim, it remained purely symbolic as Spain focused on Atlantic expansion and Mediterranean power rather than attempting to restore the fallen empire.
Who is Mothin Ali? Why is the Green Party leader fighting with Keir Starmer?
Leeds councillor Mothin Ali, Green Party co-deputy leader, faces controversy over statements on Israel and international conflicts. His 2023 tweet about white supremacist European settler colonialism and a 2025 remark calling an IDF-serving rabbi an animal drew sharp criticism. A 2026 parliamentary clash with PM Keir Starmer further intensified scrutiny.
Irony much? This Jewish British billionaire wants to move to Germany over UK's anti-Jew stance
A prominent Jewish billionaire, Sir Michael Moritz, born in Britain, is seeking German citizenship. He feels Britain has become an uncomfortable place for Jews today. Moritz believes Germany's civic identity is built on confronting its past. This move highlights growing concerns within Britain's Jewish community about social cohesion and belonging.
TCL showed me its Nxtpaper AMOLED phone at MWC, and my eyes couldn't believe it
The paper-like comfort display is getting the AMOLED treatment, with further developments to come.
