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Italy's new government officially took the reins of the eurozone's third largest economy Wednesday after a decisive victory in the country's chamber of deputies gave parliamentary approval

A British financier turned anti-Kremlin crusader who used to be the boss of late anti-corruption Russian lawyer Sergei Magnitsky was briefly detained in Spain on Wednesday due to

The new head of USA Gymnastics apologized before Congress on Wednesday for the "despicable" sexual abuse of Olympic gymnasts by disgraced team doctor Larry Nassar and pledged to

A top European Union court on Thursday upheld the ban on three insecticides blamed for killing off bee populations, dismissing cases brought by chemicals giants Bayer and Syngenta.

Malaysians went to the polls Wednesday in one of the country's closest ever elections which pits scandal-hit Prime Minister Najib Razak against his one-time mentor, 92-year-old former

President Hassan Rouhani said Wednesday that Iran "does not intend any aggression" against its neighbours but will continue to produce all the weapons it needs for its defence.
An asylum seeker claiming to be from Afghanistan faces his verdict in Germany on Thursday for the rape and murder of a student that fuelled a backlash against a mass migrant influx.

Trolling, impersonating, demonising: these are just some of the behaviours encouraged in a new online game launching Tuesday in which young players become "fake news tycoons"

A senior British MP on Wednesday accused Facebook of failing to seriously investigate possible Russian influence in the Brexit vote, after it found just three adverts linked to a known

A non-existent restaurant supposedly based in a garden shed briefly became London's top eating place on travel and restaurant website TripAdvisor, who on Thursday (Dec 7)
World News
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Wind over waves: a new eco-friendly way to cross the English Channel
A quiet shift is underway on the waters between England and France, where a small British startup is reimagining how people travel across one of Europe’s busiest routes. As pressure mountsRead More... -
UK boosts climate resilience in Pacific with £14 million community-focused fund
The United Kingdom has announced a £14 million funding package aimed at strengthening climate resilience across Pacific Island nations, as communities grapple with the escalating impacts ofRead More... -
Vinted hits €8 billion valuation after major share sale led by EQT
European second-hand fashion marketplace Vinted has reached a new milestone, securing an €8 billion valuation following a substantial secondary share sale worth €880 million, the companyRead More... -
Oil markets jittery as Hormuz disruption drags on
Oil prices climbed again on Monday as uncertainty continued to grip one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints — the Strait of Hormuz — where shipping disruptions remainRead More...

Culture
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Rare Declaration of Independence to headline landmark exhibition on America’s founding
A major new exhibition marking 250 years since the birth of the United States is set to open this summer, bringing together some of the most important documents from the AmericanRead More... -
Newly released UK archives shed light on early years of Northern Ireland Troubles
Nearly 1,000 previously hard-to-access government records documenting the early years of the Northern Ireland Troubles have been published online, marking a significant step in openingRead More... -
£127.8 million lifeline for UK arts venues signals renewed push for cultural access
More than 130 cultural venues across England are set to receive a significant financial boost as part of a £127.8 million government investment aimed at widening public access to arts andRead More... -
Paddington and Sondheim lead the pack as Olivier Awards mark 50 years of theatre excellence
London’s theatre scene is buzzing ahead of this year’s Olivier Awards, where a charming Peruvian bear and a classic Stephen Sondheim musical are tied at the top of the nominations list.Read More... -
A century of Marilyn: landmark London exhibition reexamines the woman behind the icon
In 2026, London’s National Portrait Gallery will mark the 100th anniversary of Marilyn Monroe with a major exhibition that promises to go beyond the myth and into the making of one of theRead More... -
£4 million boost brings new life to UK museums and expands public access
A fresh wave of investment is set to transform museums and galleries across the UK, with £4 million allocated to improve access, modernise displays, and better preserve collections for futureRead More... -
Kanye West banned from UK over antisemitism row, Wireless Festival 2026 cancelled
Britain has barred U.S. rapper Kanye West, now known as Ye, from entering the country, forcing the cancellation of London’s Wireless Festival where he had been scheduled to headline in July.Read More... -
Who stood behind Western support for Ukraine’s independence?
From the life story of British politician Stefan TerlezkyRead More... -
London secures £4.66m lifeline for Notting Hill Carnival as iconic festival marks 60 years
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has stepped in with a crucial £4.66 million funding package to ensure the Notting Hill Carnival goes ahead this August, as the world-famous event celebratesRead More...

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