Georgia Dreaming: Is Another Color Revolution About to Kick Off?

Ten years after the massive street protests that overthrew Ukraine’s president—and helped precipitate war with Russia—another former Soviet Republic teeters on the brink. Ad Policy Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis takes part in the ongoing protest against the “transparency of foreign influence” bill after the government’s approval in Tbilisi, Georgia on May 14, 2024. (Davit […]

Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi has gone from Europe’s most-wanted coach to unemployed with an unwelcome reputation

WHEN Jurgen Klopp announced his Liverpool departure plan back in January, Roberto De Zerbi was installed as second favourite to succeed him. When the favourite, Xabi Alonso, announced in late March he would be staying at all-conquering Bayer Leverkusen, De Zerbi’s Brighton were the next visitors to Anfield. 7 Robert De Zerbi is building a […]

Africa: Could Mozambique’s Next President Change Tack On Cabo Delgado?

New leadership could take the long overdue step of balancing security and development policies to prevent terrorism. On 5 May, the ruling Mozambique Liberation Front (FRELIMO) chose Daniel Chapo, a 47-year-old lawyer, as its presidential candidate for the 9 October elections. He will likely be declared president, regardless of opposition candidates. FRELIMO controls state institutions […]

Steve Carell to Star in New HBO Comedy Series

HBO has confirmed a 10-episode, straight-to-series order for a new comedy show starring Steve Carell, who will also be an executive producer. The half-hour comedy is set to be co-executive produced by Bill Lawrence (Ted Lasso and Shrinking) and Matt Tarses (The Goldbergs). Lawrence and Tarses previously overlapped on the beloved comedy Scrubs, and the two are […]