‘Homosexuality was coined by a Hungarian’: the gay-sauna travelogue questioning central Europe’s illiberal image
A new book, With Wittgenstein in a Gay Sauna, reveals the deep-rooted queer subcultures in cities from Budapest to Prague – defying regional stereotypes and inspiring an art exhibition on masculinity The philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein argued that our understanding of reality is fundamentally bound by and shaped by the languageContinue Reading
Even Martin Scorsese uses AI for storyboards. Can the art survive?
As Hollywood begins to adopt the technology, the professionals in most direct jeopardy are the illustrators mapping out directors’ first visions. They sketch out what could be lost A film industry dominated by AI is a dystopian prospect: stories and dialogue generated by large language models, populated by reincarnated screenContinue Reading
UK councillor convicted over call to ‘melt’ Nigerians
A UK court has convicted Sunderland councillor Glenn Gibbins over ‘grossly offensive’ comments suggesting Nigerians should be melted down to fill potholes. Read More: https://punchng.com/uk-councillor-convicted-over-call-to-melt-nigerians/Continue Reading
Lagos market leaders pledge bloc votes for APC candidates
Lagos market leaders have pledged to mobilise traders for bloc voting in support of President Bola Tinubu and APC governorship candidate, Obafemi Hamzat. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-market-leaders-pledge-bloc-votes-for-apc-candidates/Continue Reading
Kebbi ADC alleges police plot to arrest opposition members
The African Democratic Congress in Kebbi State has alleged a plot by influential individuals to use the police to arrest and intimidate its opposition memb Read More: https://punchng.com/kebbi-adc-alleges-police-plot-to-arrest-opposition-members/Continue Reading
FG claims health gains as maternal deaths fall 60%
The Federal Government claims maternal deaths have fallen by 60% in some areas, citing the revitalisation of 3,526 primary healthcare centres nationwide. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-claims-health-gains-as-maternal-deaths-fall-60/Continue Reading
Poland defeat inspired World Cup win – Flamingos captain
Flamingos captain Harmony Chidi says the team’s historic 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup win was inspired by their opening loss to Poland. Read More: https://punchng.com/poland-defeat-inspired-world-cup-win-flamingos-captain/Continue Reading
Fortune FA win Nathaniel Idowu U-16 league
Fortune FA have emerged champions of the Nathaniel Idowu Under-16 Football League after defeating Ajegunle United SC 4–3 on penalties in the final. Read More: https://punchng.com/fortune-fa-win-nathaniel-idowu-u-16-league/Continue Reading
Senate splashes N100m on Flamingos
The Nigerian Senate has announced a N100m donation to the Flamingos, the U-17 women’s team, to recognise their historic triumph at the FIFA U-17 World Cup. Read More: https://punchng.com/senate-splashes-n100m-on-flamingos/Continue Reading
Stanbic IBTC unveils platform for direct naira-yuan payments
Stanbic IBTC Bank has launched a platform for Nigerian businesses to make direct naira-yuan payments, aiming to reduce transaction costs and delays in trad Read More: https://punchng.com/stanbic-ibtc-unveils-platform-for-direct-naira-yuan-payments/Continue Reading