Soviet leader and architect of Stalinism (1878–1953)
The president has secretly moved to a military aircraft amid threats, then flown to the U.K. on a separate jet while decoys remained on Air Force One. Officials say the move is part of ongoing security measures amid heightened Iranian threats following a Nato summit.
France star Kylian Mbappé says an AI-generated meme depicting him in militaristic poses and alongside controversial historical figures has a funny side but also serious drawbacks. He argues the comparisons can reveal a lack of political and human awareness, while noting a separate nickname incident and a past Manchester United scouting anecdote.
President Donald Trump has said the US is holding talks with Russia and China aimed at denuclearising their largest arsenals and that China could "catch up" to US nuclear capacity within five years; he has discussed the issue in interviews and, Newsmax reported, in a call with Xi Jinping. Today's date: Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:20:11 +0100.
Two new films retell postwar Germany through the Manns’ road trip across a divided nation; one frames it as a reckoning with exile and memory, the other as a stark meditation on art under political pressure. The works reflect a culture wrestling with heritage and borders.
Kylian Mbappé has apologised after a clip circulated in which he joked about a meme that appeared to reference Mao Zedong. Chinese state broadcaster China Media Group has suspended La Liga broadcasts and several Chinese firms — including Dongpeng, Mengniu and Milkground — have ended partnerships. Real Madrid and La Liga have also issued apologies.