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Last update: 14 minutes agoFilm & Classics: Emily Wilson, whose translation of Homer’s The Odyssey inspired Christopher Nolan, says she was “humbled” he read her opening line—but adds she’d be “ashamed” of parts of the film, sparking fresh debate over how the movie handles myth and meaning. Western Sahara on Screen: Multiple reports argue Nolan’s The Odyssey was shot near Dakhla in occupied Western Sahara, raising ethical questions about filming a story of exile on disputed land. Sahrawi Rights Under Pressure: Sahrawi groups and lawyers are calling for urgent action over political prisoner Naâma Asfari, alleging his health is deteriorating after an open-ended hunger strike. Diplomacy & Infrastructure: Trump says Morocco will name the Tiznit–Dakhla highway after him, a move tied to Washington’s 2020 recognition of Moroccan sovereignty—while the territory remains contested. Culture & Controversy: Zendaya faces backlash for wearing ancient Iranian earrings during the Odyssey press tour, reigniting arguments about “glamourising” heritage.
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