Polari Prize: Shortlisted writers for LGBTQ+ literary awards announced
The Polari Prize has named its shortlisted writers for the LGBTQ+ writing awards. Munroe Bergdorf is nominated alongside Jon Ransom, one of 2023’s winners. Read More
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Banksy’s bulletproof Union Jack vest worn by Stormzy at Glastonbury on sale for €360,000
The now iconic vest, which draws attention to social and political unrest across the UK and highlights the endemic surges in knife crime in contemporary Britain, is set to go…
Oscar-winning actor Daniel Kaluuya to get statue in London’s Leicester Square
The actor’s statue will be unveiled as part of the “Scenes In The Square” trail this month, to coincide with the UK’s Black History Month. Read More
Russian strike on Kherson market kills at least seven, Ukrainian authorities say
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shared images of an attack on a crowded public area, insisting that similar attacks can be prevented with international support. Read More
Travel chaos at Milan Bergamo airport after Ryanair plane tyre explodes upon landing
Authorities announced delays to all departing flights after the tyre of a Ryanair plane exploded upon landing. Milan Bergamo is Italy’s third-largest airport by number of passengers. Read More
National Rally embezzlement trial begins as party denies payments to staff were illegal
Prosecutors say the alleged embezzlement of European funds makes French and European taxpayers victims of malfeasance. Read More
Why are carmakers pleading for a respite from EU climate policy?
The head of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association explains why the industry faces multi-billion euro fines next year when stricter CO2 emissions limits kick in Read More
Ukraine ‘at the top of the list’: NATO’s new chief takes charge
Former Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte formally took over as secretary general of NATO from Norway’s Jens Stoltenberg at a Tuesday ceremony. Read more at Read More
Deadly storms rip through US while typhoon expected in Taiwan
Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc across the US’ west coast, with Typhoon Krathon expected to make landfall in Taiwan on Wednesday. Read more at Read More