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Ukraine’s former ambassador to US faces anti-corruption probe
Two days after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy officially dismissed Olha Stefanishyna as Ukraine’s ambassador to the US, she has been formally notified that she is a suspect in an anti-corruption investigation.
Moroccan prosecutors charge more than 80 people over Ceuta migrant crossings
Charges include organising illegal border crossings, transporting passengers without a license, and insulting and assaulting security forces.
Moroccan prosecutors charge 25 over Ceuta migrant crossings
Charges include organising illegal border crossings, transporting passengers without a license, and insulting and assaulting security forces.
First tiger released into the wild in Kazakhstan 70 years after Turan tiger extinction
More than 70 years after tigers disappeared from Kazakhstan, a female Amur tiger named Umit has been released into the wild. The release is part of a programme to restore the species to its historic range in Central Asia.
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Scotland’s ‘Grand Canyon’ for sale: Beauty spot featured in Outlander hits the market
Finnich Glen soared to new levels of fame after The Devil’s Pulpit was used in season one of popular romance series Outlander.
Copenhagen’s Noma restaurant to re-open under new leadership after abuse accusations
Denmark’s iconic Noma restaurant reopens today, but its founder will not be at its helm. Nor will it have its three stars in the Michelin Guide.
Woman arrested after four men stabbed in London's Covent Garden
In a statement, London's Metropolitan Police said it was currently "believed to be a mental health related incident."
Woman arrested after four stabbed in London's Covent Garden
In a statement, London's Metropolitan Police said it was currently "believed to be a mental health related incident."
Italy unveils 1,500km trail network dedicated to Saint Francis ahead of Pope’s Assisi visit
'The Way of Francis – The Way of Light' routes are being promoted as part of celebrations to mark 800 years since the death of Italy’s patron saint.
Project Panama: How Anthropic secretly destroyed millions of books to train its AI
Recently unsealed court documents reveal how Anthropic secretly bought, destroyed and scanned books to train its AI chatbot, Claude.
Dublin bids farewell to singer-songwriter Glen Hansard
Hundreds gather in Dublin to honour Glen Hansard as musicians, actors and fans pay tribute during the singer-songwriter's funeral service
€1 million lottery ticket recovered among six tonnes of rubbish in Italy
A lottery player in Italy threw out the winning ticket at a local tobacconist after a self-service lottery terminal displayed the message "not payable."
€1 million lottery ticket recovered among 6 tonnes of rubbish in Italy
A lottery player in Italy threw out the winning ticket at a local tobacconist after a self-service lottery terminal displayed the message "not payable."
China slaps export controls on US firms ahead of Xi's Washington visit
Beijing has announced sweeping trade curbs against the United States, including export controls on drones and a ban on dealings with six American entities, in retaliation for recent US restrictions on Chinese tech.
Portugal legend Luis Figo calls for Infantino to resign, saying he 'debased' FIFA presidency
"It is too late to save his dignity but it is not too late to save football. He should go. Now," Figo wrote in a post on X.
Suspect accused of killing woman found in suitcase in Greece gives statement
The 26-year-old, identified in media reports as an Afghan national, confessed to putting the woman in a suitcase, but denied having killed her.
Pope Leo XIV to visit Uruguay, Argentina and Peru in November, Vatican says
The Vatican has announced the Pope's sixth international trip. From 6-17 November he will visit three Latin American countries, including Peru, where he carried out much of his ministry.
How is this country attracting manufacturing investment?
Kazakhstan is seeking to attract more investment into higher-value manufacturing as it looks to diversify its economy beyond raw materials and expand value-added industries.
Moderna starts human trials for Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine as Congo's outbreak continues
Moderna has vaccinated the first participants in a trial for a Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine, as the Democratic Republic of Congo continues to battle its fastest-growing outbreak on record.
SpaceX rocket stage believed to have slammed into Moon, NASA to collect data
The 4-tonne part poses no risk to Earth, but it has revived the debate on space debris ahead of major space exploration missions like Artemis III.
Rogue SpaceX rocket crashed into the Moon, reports say
The 4-tonne part poses no risk to Earth, but it has revived the debate on space debris ahead of major space exploration missions like Artemis III.
First time: solar power is Portugal's main source of electricity in July
Last month, renewable sources accounted for 53% of consumption, with solar providing 19% of that energy, followed by hydro (16%), wind (13%) and biomass (5%).
The longest musical composition in the world changes chords for the first time in two years
The glacially paced composition has been going for nearly 25 years and today, a new note is introduced to the John Cage Organ Project Halberstadt...
Ukraine failed to shoot down a single Russian missile launched in overnight barrage
Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday called for allies to send more anti-ballistic air defence, after Russian strikes killed at least 17 people overnight.
These are the best ‘dupes’ for travel hot spots like Venice, Lake Como and Kyoto
Whether you’re looking for a city break or an island escape, this is where to go to avoid the crowds.
EU releases €1.4 Billion to Ukraine from frozen Russian asset profits after Kyiv attacks
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that €1.4 billion in profits from immobilised Russian assets will be allocated after Russia’s deadly strikes on Kyiv. Most of the funds will be used to repay G7 and EU loans while €70 million will be directed toward military assistance.
Iceland orders expulsion and re-entry ban on 21 anti-whaling activists, police say
Iceland is one of the only countries that still allows commercial whaling. Norway and Japan are the others.
Was there ever life on Mars? The answer might be closer than we think
New research presented at the COSPAR space conference in Florence points to possible signs of ancient microbial life on Mars, based on mineral and organic matter found by NASA's Perseverance rover.
Wynn Al Marjan Island: UAE’s first casino resort set to open in September 2027
Construction is ‘progressing rapidly’ at the Wynn Al Marjan Island gaming resort located in the northern emirate of Ras Al Khaimah.