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Bahrain wins top prize at Venice Architecture Biennale with a pavilion tackling extreme heat
Titled “Heatwave”, the Bahrain Pavilion’s award-winning project addresses the issue of extreme heat by suspending a cooling ceiling over public seating. Read More
Former Philippine leader Duterte set to win mayoral election from Hague jail cell
The 80-year-old ex-president, who is accused of committing crimes against humanity during his so-called “war on drugs”, has a decisive lead in his family stronghold of Davao. Read more at…
UN agency finds Russia responsible for downing flight MH17 in 2014
The Netherlands and Australia brought the case against Russia before the Montreal-based global aviation agency in 2022. Read more at Read More
Israeli-American soldier Edan Alexander released by Hamas after 19 months in captivity
Israeli-American soldier Edan Alexander, held by Hamas for over 19 months, was released in a goodwill gesture that may pave the way for a new ceasefire with Israel. Read more…
Polish far-right MEPs uncomfortable in Sovereign Nations group
The three Polish members of Europe of Sovereign Nations are unhappy with the group’s stance on Russia. But they will not leave it (for now). Read More
Germany bans biggest ‘Reichsbürger’ group and arrests four of its leaders
German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said the so-called “Königreich Deutschland” (Kingdom of Germany) group had created a “counter-state”. Read More
Russia launches drone attack on Ukraine after Germany issues ceasefire ultimatum
Ten drones launched by Russia overnight were shot down by air defence units, Ukraine’s air force reported. Read More
Man arrested over fire at UK prime minister’s house
Police are investigating whether the 21-year-old may be connected to three fires in London in recent days. Read More
Cannes Film Festival makes it official: No nudity on the red carpet or any other area of festival
It’s a ‘non merci’ from Cannes to any flesh on the red carpet (or any other area of the festival). The new policy has sparked attention, as sheer and “nude…