Ukraine hits Russia’s second-largest refinery as fuel rationing spreads
Three main processing units at the KINEF plant which handles about 7% of Russia’s refining capacity and supplies St Petersburg’s Pulkovo airport were damaged. Rosneft separately capped fuel sales in…
British comedian Russell Brand sentenced to 10 years and six months for rape, sexual assault
The British comedian was found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault on Thursday following a four-week trial. Read more at Read More
Italy’s luxury tourism hits €10.4bn, but 25 provinces lack 5-star hotels
Five-star hotels have more than doubled overnight stays since 2008. Rome leads the ranking, but luxury tourism remains concentrated in 17 provinces Read More
Paris’ famous Crazy Horse cabaret adapts its show for Dubai
Paris’ iconic Crazy Horse cabaret is preparing to make its debut in Dubai, with a production adapted to local cultural expectations. Dancers will wear more costumes than in the original…
Ex-Trump press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders goes viral for new book with embarrassing typos
Sarah Huckabee Sanders, the current Governor of Arkansas who was Trump’s White House press secretary from 2017 to 2019, has been promoting her new book online… It hasn’t gone well.…
Were people smoking cannabis 2,800 years ago? A new ancient tomb discovery suggests potentially
People were possibly getting high off cannabis earlier than previously thought, according to a new scientific study. Read More
European Commission launches the EU Sustainable Tourism Strategy: Here’s what you need to know
The EU’s first Sustainable Tourism Strategy aims to make Europe’s travel sector more competitive, help manage visitor flows and promote tourism beyond the usual hotspots. Read More
Egypt: Seven dead, 125 injured in collision between two trains
Rail workers began repairing damaged tracks in Al-Ayyat, Egypt, on Monday 9 November, a day after two passenger trains collided south of Cairo, killing seven people and injuring at least…
Philippines: ‘Trump out!’ Women rally ahead of ASEAN summit
Women protesters took to the streets of Manila on Monday 9 November ahead of Donald Trump’s visit for the 49th ASEAN summit. Carrying “Trump Out” placards, they also denounced a…
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