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
Japan Protests Vladimir Putin’s Visit to Disputed Kuril Islands
Robbie Robertson
What’s going on?
Japan formally protested against Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to the disputed Kuril Islands. This visit has intensified tensions between Japan
Sudan army reports RSF advancing on Kurmuk near Ethiopia border
News Desk
Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement – North have advanced into Kurmuk, a key town bordering Ethiopia, amid military withdrawal.