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Nolan film romanticizes globalized order Christopher Nolan’s film "Odyssée" presented a melancholic, idealized nostalgia for globalized order, critics said, sparking debates about its politics and the historicity of Homer’s epic. With replies by 🎓Samuel L. Perry, 🎓Mary Beard +35 more scholars.

Wildfires overwhelm Spanish firefighting crews Spanish authorities and firefighters described wildfires as an unprecedented, overwhelming emergency across multiple regions, saying crews were stretched while experts blamed accumulated forest fuel for… With replies from 33 scholars.

Trump Stops Major Iran Escalation President Donald Trump held off a major escalation against Iran after advisers warned the broader regional campaign risked severe consequences, and he said he was "not in a hurry." With replies by 🎓Anders Aslund, 🎓Daniel W. Drezner +22 more scholars.

Spain declares emergency, asks EU Spanish authorities declared multiple provinces at an operational emergency level, evacuated towns and requested EU assistance, including firefighting aircraft from Greece and Italy and Portuguese troops. With replies by 🎓David L. Roberts +18 more scholars.

France deploys A400M against wildfires France deployed an A400M military transport converted for firefighting to battle large wildfires across Gironde and other regions on Saturday, supporting civilian fire crews. With replies by 🎓Garry Peterson, 🎓Patrick A. Jansen +16 more scholars.

Hundreds of thousands flee wildfires Wildfires forced more than 200,000 people to flee in southwestern France and tens of thousands near Madrid as crews battled blazes that killed at least one person in Spain. With replies by 🎓James M. Bullock, 🎓Garry Peterson +34 more scholars.

Firefighters Battle Wildfires in Greece Firefighters battled simultaneous wildfires in Chalkidiki’s Mola Kalyva and in Kineta, Attica, mobilizing dozens of crews, vehicles and helicopters to contain the blazes. With replies by 🎓Urška Demšar, 🎓Prakash Kashwan, 🎓Charles West +7 more scholars.

Trump Declares Fourth Term Bid President Donald Trump said at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Friday, July 24, that he would run for president again, calling it a "fourth term." With replies by 🎓Michael McFaul, 🎓Michael E. Mann, 🎓Michael Gentile +29 more scholars.

Houthis attack Aramco, Saudis retaliate Houthi rebels said they attacked Aramco oil facilities at Jizan and Yanbu on Saudi Arabia's Red Sea coast, prompting Saudi retaliatory strikes. With replies by 🎓Christophe Jaffrelot, 🎓Nikolas K. Gvosdev, 🎓Scott Lucas +13 more scholars.

Ukraine strikes Caspian ships, platform Ukraine said it struck two freighters and an oil platform in the Caspian Sea carrying arms bound for Iran, and Iran said one sailor was killed, calling it an act of aggression. With replies by 🎓Michael McFaul, 🎓Ivan Katchanovski +22 more scholars.

Trump orders Smithsonian warning signs President Donald Trump ordered the National Park Service to place warning signs outside the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History saying it presents American history inaccurately. With replies by 🎓Virginia Sapiro, 🎓Alan Lester +16 more scholars.

Nolan film romanticizes globalized order Christopher Nolan’s film "Odyssée" presented a melancholic, idealized nostalgia for globalized order, critics said, sparking debates about its politics and the historicity of Homer’s epic. With replies by 🎓Samuel L. Perry, 🎓Mary Beard +34 more scholars.

Wildfires overwhelm Spanish firefighting crews Spanish authorities and firefighters described wildfires as an unprecedented, overwhelming emergency across multiple regions, saying crews were stretched while experts blamed accumulated forest fuel for… With replies from 33 scholars.

Education minister quits; protests end India's education minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned in New Delhi after weeks of Cockroach Janta Party-led student protests over leaked medical entrance exams, prompting demonstrators to halt their… With replies by 🎓Harry Anthony Patrinos +8 more scholars.

Hundreds of thousands flee wildfires Wildfires forced more than 200,000 people to flee in southwestern France and tens of thousands near Madrid as crews battled blazes that killed at least one person in Spain. With replies by 🎓James M. Bullock, 🎓Garry Peterson, 🎓David L. Roberts +31 more scholars.

Trump Declares Fourth Term Bid President Donald Trump said at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Friday, July 24, that he would run for president again, calling it a "fourth term." With replies by 🎓Michael McFaul, 🎓Michael E. Mann, 🎓Michael Gentile +31 more scholars.

Rains cool Europe, heat returns Forecasters warned rain and brief cooling would spread from the west across parts of Europe before temperatures rose into late July and early August, with highs up to 33–40°C. With replies by 🎓Mike Flannigan, 🎓Michael E. Mann, 🎓Per Ahlberg +9 more scholars.

Maine Names Jackson Senate Candidate Maine Democrats picked Troy Jackson as their replacement nominee for the U.S. Senate after Graham Platner withdrew, setting up a November contest against Republican Sen. Susan Collins. With posts by 🎓Joe R. Feagin, 🎓Sanford F. Schram +5 more scholars.

Nolan film romanticizes globalized order Christopher Nolan’s film "Odyssée" presented a melancholic, idealized nostalgia for globalized order, critics said, sparking debates about its politics and the historicity of Homer’s epic. With replies by 🎓Samuel L. Perry, 🎓Mary Beard +34 more scholars.

Israel detains Palestinians after clash Israeli forces carried out major raids across the occupied West Bank, detaining 70-plus Palestinians after a deadly clash with settlers, while critics said the army targeted Palestinians not settlers. With replies by 🎓Juan Cole +10 more scholars.