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The Guardian
10 hours ago
- The Guardian
Erotic mosaic stolen by Nazi captain in second world war returned to Pompeii
An erotic mosaic panel stolen from Pompeii by a German Nazi captain during the second world war has been returned to the site of the ancient Roman ruins. The relic, which depicts a pair of lovers and dates from between the middle of the last century BC and the first century AD, had been among the heirlooms of a deceased German citizen who received the mosaic as a gift from a Wehrmacht captain responsible for the German military supply chain in Italy during the war. The presence of the mosaic in Germany only came to light after the relatives of the deceased contacted Italy's Carabinieri cultural heritage protection squad in Rome and asked how to return it to the Italian state. After the unit established the authenticity of the artwork, which is thought to have adorned the floor of a bedroom in a Pompeii home, its repatriation was arranged by the Italian consulate in Stuttgart. The mosaic will temporarily be kept at the Pompeii Antiquarium, a museum that houses relics found during excavations at the site, pending further studies. 'Every looted artefact that returns is a wound that heals, so we express our gratitude to the protection unit for the work they have done,' said Gabriel Zuchtriegel, the director of Pompeii archaeological park. 'The wound lies not so much in the material value of the work but in its historical value, a value that is severely compromised by the illicit trafficking of antiquities.' The exact provenance of the mosaic is unknown and may never be known, added Zuchtriegel. 'But we will conduct further studies and archaeometric analyses to ascertain its authenticity and to reconstruct is history to the extent possible.' Since its establishment in 1969, the specialist police squad has retrieved more than 3m artworks and relics stolen from Italian cultural sites. In 2021, six fragments of wall frescoes looted from the ruins of ancient Roman villas in Stabiae, a historical site close to the main Pompeii archaeological park, were returned. The relics had been taken in illegal excavations in the 1970s and exported. They were traced during a broader investigation into the illicit trafficking of archaeological objects in 2020 and discovered to have been bought by American, Swiss and English antique dealers in the 1990s. There have also been several cases of tourists stealing relics from Pompeii, only to repent after many years and return the items alongside a letter of apology. In 2020, a Canadian woman sent back pilfered Pompeii fragments, claiming the items were cursed and had caused her years of bad luck. Pompeii was buried in volcanic ash after the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD79 and lay buried until the 16th century.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Juventus monitoring Stuttgart's Josha Vagnoman
With just one year remaining on his contract at VfB Stuttgart, Josha Vagnoman could be on the move this summer. According to Tuttosport, Juventus are showing interest in the 24-year-old right-back. Recent reports suggest that a fee of around €10 million could convince Stuttgart to sell. Vagnoman isn't the only Stuttgart player linked with a transfer to Juventus. Gazzetta dello Sport recently reported that the Serie A giants are preparing a €15 million offer for Jeff Chabot.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Report: Stuttgart set transfer fee for forward Woltemade
Germany's Nick Woltemade (L) reacts during the men's Under-21 European championship final soccer match between England and Germany at National football stadium. Robert Nemeti/dpa VfB Stuttgart would be open to starting transfer talks over their forward Nick Woltemade if an offer of at least €65 million is on the table, according to the Bild newspaper. Stuttgart officials have stressed that the club is counting on Woltemade for the upcoming season, but if "something extraordinary" comes up, then "we're all professionals enough to talk about it," chairman of the board Alexander Wehrle recently said. Advertisement Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich reportedly have Woltemade on their wish list. But, for now, Stuttgart have "categorically rejected" a meeting with the rivals, Wehrle said. According to recent media reports, Stuttgart have rejected Bayern's first offer for the player, who has a contract until 2028. Woltemade, 23, helped Stuttgart win the German Cup last season and earned his first two senior caps last month. This summer, he helped Germany reach the under-21 Euros final, scoring six goals throughout the tournament. Germany missed out on the title after losing to England. Bundesliga champions Bayern are looking for reinforcements up front after the exits of Thomas Müller, Leroy Sané and Mathys Tel. They are also without Jamal Musiala for several months due to a fibula and ankle fracture.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
RB Leipzig and Stuttgart express interest in Armando Broja
RB Leipzig and Stuttgart have shown interest in signing Chelsea striker Armando Broja this summer, according to The Athletic. The 23-year-old recently returned to Chelsea following a loan spell at Everton during the 2024-25 season, which included an option to buy for around £30 million. However, Everton opted not to make the move permanent and have signed Thierno Barry, leaving Broja's future open for negotiations. Advertisement Despite the striker's existing deal at Stamford Bridge running until 2028, Broja could be set for a move to Germany amid interest from Leipzig and Stuttgart. Broja's blend of physicality and technique fits well with Leipzig's high-energy, transitional style of play. The German club sees Broja as a valuable asset who could add depth and goal threat, fitting the profile of a younger talent who can be developed further. On the other hand, Stuttgart are aiming to boost their frontline after a strong 2024-25 campaign, which saw them win the DFB Pokal Cup and secure Europa League football for next season. Reports suggest Stuttgart are open to negotiating a loan deal at this stage, although Chelsea are expected to hold out for a permanent deal. Advertisement Broja's time at Chelsea has been disrupted by injuries and inconsistent playing time. His loan stints with Fulham and Everton were attempts to regain a bit of form and fitness, but the Albanian has yet to establish himself as a first-choice striker at Premier League level. Joining Leipzig or Stuttgart would offer Broja a platform to re-launch his career away from the intense scrutiny and fierce competition at Chelsea.
Motor 1
a day ago
- Automotive
- Motor 1
The 2026 Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake Is the Antidote to Luxury SUVs
Crossovers and SUVs may have taken over, but Mercedes insists there's still room in the luxury segment for a good ol' wagon. The CLA lives to see a next-generation model and retains the naming misdemeanor by carrying the Shooting Brake moniker once again. It has too many doors to be a true shooting brake, but nevertheless, we're glad the long-roof model soldiers on for a third iteration. Up to the B-pillars, it's identical to the CLA 'coupe,' retaining the unibrow look if you spring for the optional light strip. Instead of a traditional grille, it gets a black panel with 142 illuminated three-pointed stars. Mercedes was able to forgo the front grille because there's no engine under the hood that requires cooling. Yes, this is a fully electric CLA Shooting Brake. However, a mild-hybrid model with a gas engine is also planned. Photo by: Mercedes-Benz Although we're not enamored with the car's profile, we'd still prefer the extended CLA over the GLA crossover. Mercedes is stretching the definition of a compact car by making the new wagon even bigger than its predecessor. At 185.9 inches (4723 millimeters) long, 73 in (1855 mm) wide, and 57.8 in (1469 mm) tall, it's 1.3 in (35 mm) longer, 1 in (25 mm) wider, and 1.1 in (27 mm) taller than before. Additionally, the wheelbase has been elongated by 2.4 in (61 mm) to 109.8 in (2790 mm). Weight isn't mentioned, but it's undoubtedly a porker. The dual-motor CLA sedan weighs 4,706 pounds (2,135 kilograms) , and logic suggests that the equivalent wagon will be slightly heavier due to its larger format. Despite being a bigger car than the model it replaces, the 2026 CLA Shooting Brake is actually less practical in the back, presumably due to the batteries. Cargo volume with the rear seats in place drops by 1 cubic foot (30 liters) to 16 cubic feet (455 liters). Fold down the 40:20:40-split bench and the number grows to 45.5 cubic feet (1,290 liters), or 2.1 cubic feet (60 liters) less than its predecessor. However, Mercedes compensates for the downgraded rear cargo compartment by adding a front trunk that accommodates 3.5 cubic feet (101 liters). Making the most of the extended roof is a massive, one-piece panoramic glass panel stretching from the windscreen frame all the way to the black rear spoiler. Even on a hot summer day, the interior won't feel like a sauna, thanks to the CLA Shooting Brake's heat-insulating laminated safety glass featuring an infrared-reflecting and low-emissivity (LowE) coating on the inside. The latter also pays dividends in winter by reducing heat loss. The panoramic glass roof is illuminated by 158 stars embedded in the glass surface, color-coordinated with the ambient lighting. Photo by: Mercedes-Benz A growing trend among cars is to offer a dimmable panoramic roof. Mercedes allows you to switch from opaque to transparent in 10–20 milliseconds, but requires you to use the infotainment system. As with the regular CLA, the Shooting Brake is all about displays, combining a 14-inch touchscreen with a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster. Customers can pay extra to add a 14-inch display for the front passenger. Without it, that section of the dashboard contains backlit stars because you apparently can't have enough of those. An optional head-up display is also offered. Mercedes intends to initially sell the CLA Shooting Brake in 250+ and 300 4Matic electric flavors. Both share a nickel-manganese-cobalt battery pack with an 85-kWh usable energy content. The former can travel 473 miles (761 kilometers) on a single charge, while the latter can cover 454 miles (730 kilometers). If you're running low on battery juice, DC charging for 10 minutes at 320 kW will enable 193 miles (310 kilometers) of range for the CLA 250+ and 186 miles (300 kilometers) for the CLA 300 4Matic. The single-motor variant offers 268 horsepower and 247 pound-feet (335 Newton-meters) of torque, good for 0 to 62 mph (100 km/h) in 6.8 seconds and a top speed of 130 mph (210 km/h). Step up to the all-wheel-drive variant, and Mercedes will reward you with 349 hp and 380 lb-ft (515 Nm). The extra oomph cuts the sprint time to five seconds flat, but the top speed remains unchanged. 2026 Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 10 Source: Mercedes-Benz These two electric versions will be the first to hit Europe in March 2026, when additional EV variants will join the lineup. Around the same time, a cheaper mild-hybrid featuring a turbocharged 1.5-liter gasoline engine will launch as well. It'll be powered by a transversely mounted M252 four-cylinder engine paired with an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. It should mirror the CLA sedan by coming in both front- and all-wheel-drive configurations and two outputs. We're asking Mercedes-Benz USA whether the CLA Shooting Brake is coming to North America, but we're not holding our breath, seeing as how the previous two generations were forbidden fruits. In other markets where it will be sold, this car won't have any direct rivals to worry about. BMW doesn't sell a 2 Series wagon, Audi won't bring an A3 Avant to market, and the Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake was discontinued at the beginning of the year. The only adversary potentially on the horizon is the rumored i3 Touring , but BMW hasn't confirmed it yet. 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