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15/06/2026 – The Serbian filmmaker discusses faith, violence and the mechanisms underpinning power, all subjects tackled in his latest feature, inspired by a real-life case(© Dragan Vildovic)Inspired by the real-life case of a Serbian Orthodox priest who ran rehabilitation centres for drug addicts using some brutal methods, Our Father is locking horns in the Transilvania Film Festival’s Competition ahead of its Serbian release in the autumn. Director Goran Stanković elaborated on the idea behind the film and on the reaction of the Orthodox Church locally. Cineuropa: What first drew you to this story?Goran Stanković: Like most people in Serbia, I…

Another week of doctors’ strikes across Spain, 13 wildfires rage over the weekend, Spain kicks off World Cup with match against Cape Verde and more news on Monday June 15th. Another week of doctors’ strikes across Spain Public healthcare doctors are returning to strike action this Monday in a new week of nationwide stoppages, the fifth called this year by unions to show to oppose new regulations which they argue worsen their work conditions.  The Strike Committee has called for work stoppages and demonstrations in various regions between Monday June 15th and Friday 19th. The main demonstration will take place…

La autonomía de los teléfonos inteligentes se ha convertido en un factor crucial para los consumidores desde hace ya tiempo. El salto de los móviles a los smartphones hizo que nos tuviéramos que acostumbrar a cargar los móviles a diario.Sin embargo, en los últimos años hemos empezado a ver una mejora con el uso de las baterías de silicio carbono. Marcas como OPPO o Xiaomi han aumentado notablemente la capacidad de las baterías de sus móviles. Pero si hay una referencia en esto es, sin duda, HONOR. El fabricante asiático está redirigiendo sus esfuerzos de ingeniería hacia una característica que…

Jun 14, 2026; Washington, D.C., UNITED STATES; Alex Pereira walks out prior to his fight against Ciryl Gane (not pictured) during UFC Freedom 250 at White House South Lawn. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images The imagery alone — the Octagon set against the backdrop of the American presidency — is enough to command global attention. UFC Freedom 250, a reported $60 million project, was destined to be labeled a sideshow the moment the venue was announced — the White House South Lawn in Washington. It is a surreal juxtaposition: the polished, historic lawn of the American presidency serving as the…

Barack Obama and Michelle Obama are marking a twelve-year milestone today. The Obama Foundation honored the occasion with a tribute on Instagram, commemorating the couple’s June 14, 2014 visit to the Standing Rock Sioux tribe in Cannon Ball, North Dakota. Young people, tribal leaders, and community members were all there that day. Most news cycles moved on fast. The work didn’t. That visit produced real results. It triggered reforms at the Bureau of Indian Education. That agency oversees K-12 schooling on tribal lands across the country. Federal investments followed in the years after. Job training programs and tribal college funding…

West Indies produced one of their most remarkable T20I chases in recent memory, defeating Sri Lanka by five wickets in the third and final T20I at Sabina Park, Kingston. Chasing 170 for victory, the hosts appeared to be heading towards defeat for the majority of the innings before an extraordinary late assault turned the contest on its head. The dramatic victory not only completed a memorable comeback but also secured the three-match series for the Caribbean side.Shamar Joseph’s career-best figures derail Sri Lanka’s batting effortAfter being asked to bat first, Sri Lanka made a positive start despite losing Kusal Mendis…

Luego vino uno de esos pequeños momentos que te hacen preguntarte si el universo tiene sentido del humor. En la película, hay un psíquico que vive en Pearl Street. Mientras ese detalle se desarrollaba en la pantalla, yo estaba sentado a sólo cuatro asientos de un psíquico real que tiene una oficina en Pearl Street. ¿Coincidencia? Tal vez. Pero ciertamente contribuyó a la diversión de la noche. Sin revelar demasiado, diré esto: no hay un gran momento de “divulgación” que detenga el mundo en la forma en que algunos espectadores podrían esperar. En cambio, la película ofrece una teoría que…

Courtesy: Toronto Argonauts The Toronto Argonauts have released American kicker Reed Martin and moved Canadian offensive lineman Keegan O’Neil from the retired list to the practice roster. Martin played four collegiate seasons at Edinboro University, where he averaged 41 yards on 207 punts and made seven-of-fourteen field goal attempts. The native of Plum, Pa. was twice named first-team All-Conference, once named second-team All-Conference, and a first-team Division II All-American in 2022. The five-foot-ten, 190-pound specialist also saw considerable time on defence, recording 107 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery, 10 pass knockdowns, two interceptions, and…

WASHINGTON — As Canadian UFC fighter Aiemann Zahabi made his way to the octagon at the White House for the highest-profile match of his career so far, thunderous boos ripped across the historic grounds. Zahabi was ultimately defeated by fan-favourite and former bantamweight champion Sean (Suga) O’Malley in a second-round knockout. The fight night Sunday was part of UFC Freedom 250, marking 250 years since the U.S. became a country and recognizing U.S. President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday. The event was sold as a celebration for all Americans. It is taking place amid a fractured world, with deep political division…

Jun 14, 2026; Washington, D.C., UNITED STATES; Justin Gaethje looks on prior to his fight against Ilia Topuria (not pictured) during UFC Freedom 250 at White House South Lawn. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images In perhaps the most shocking upset in UFC history, Justin Gaethje defeated Ilia Topuria after Topuria’s corner stopped the fight at the end of the fourth round to win the lightweight championship and cap UFC Freedom 250 at the White House lawn in Washington on Sunday night. Gaethje (28-5) put together a stunningly dominant performance, battering a fighter in Topuria (17-1) who was widely considered the…