Greece's Parthenon gets a facelift, revealing a look not seen for 220 years

Greece's Parthenon gets a facelift, revealing a look not seen for 220 years

13 Sept 16:18 Key points summarised by AI

The Parthenon's western side now appears whole for the first time in approximately 220 years, thanks to the installation of two new marble blocks.
This restoration, part of a long-term, EU-funded effort since 1975, aims to restore the monument's unique proportions and geometric perfection, which Culture Minister Lina Mendoni described as "truly stunning."

China-funded Confucius Institutes deemed US national security threat: Hegseth

China-funded Confucius Institutes deemed US national security threat: Hegseth

Yesterday 08:48 Key points summarised by AI

The US Department of Defense officially designated China-funded Confucius Institutes as a threat to national security, citing their role as Chinese Communist Party propaganda tools.
Despite previous shutdowns, these organizations reappeared under new names across 30 universities, aiming to steal intellectual property and influence American students, but have since been dismantled by the Defense Department.

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