Israel says killed Iran national security chief Larijani

13 Sept 11:47 Key points summarised by AI

Israel claims to have killed Iran's national security chief, Ali Larijani, following the earlier reported death of Basij force head Gholamreza Soleimani, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing regional conflict.
These high-profile killings come less than three weeks after US-Israeli strikes killed Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, triggering a widespread war across the Middle East.
The conflict has intensified with fresh strikes rocking Tehran, Baghdad, and Beirut, resulting in hundreds of casualties, millions displaced, and Iran targeting US interests and regional infrastructure.
Iran's attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz have caused oil prices to surge, prompting US calls for an international armada, which allies are hesitant to join due to concerns over the US's unilateral actions.

Inside George Lucas’s Futuristic Museum of Narrative Art

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The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, a US$1 billion institution founded by George Lucas, opened September 22, 2026, in Los Angeles, dedicated to the art of storytelling across diverse media.
Its futuristic, biomorphic architecture by Ma Yansong houses over 30 galleries, two theaters, and a research library, blending seamlessly with Exposition Park.
Exhibitions feature a vast collection of narrative art, from "Star Wars in Motion" and global art reproductions using advanced 3D scanning to works by Van Gogh, Rockwell, and contemporary artists.
The museum extends its offerings with a public research library, extensive outdoor gardens, and monumental sculptures, creating a comprehensive cultural and recreational destination.