After the murder of Julius Caesar, Brutus had an aureus minted showing him with a laurel wreath: a sign of his ambition to become emperor. A valuable gold coin – with propaganda value.
Rare Roman Brutus coin auctioned for 1.98 million euros
Iran conflict updates: Red Sea battleground as oil flows increase despite attacks
Loisa Lane
Middle East oil exports, excluding Iran, exceeded pre-war levels last week, according to maritime tracking firm Kpler. Shipments averaged over 18 million barrels per day
Elderly woman’s eviction sparks impending snap election in Spain
Latest News Editor
Spain is set for a snap election on November 29 amid rising housing protests, following the failure of two key housing decrees in Parliament.