Fashion and arts elites unite in Doha for Franca Fund Gala, raising millions for cancer research
The inaugural Franca Fund Gala in Doha raised over $4 million for cancer research, honouring Vogue Italia’s late editor Franca Sozzani, with top fashion and arts figures in attendance. Read…
Ukraine talks: ‘Europe must keep pressure on Russia’, von der Leyen says
The EU Commission president called on Europeans to step up pressure on Moscow and warned that despite its stated intention to engage in peace talks, “Russia’s mindset has not changed”.…
What to expect as Belgium faces third day of strikes against austerity measures
Belgium faced major disruptions since Monday as trade unions staged a three-day strike against government austerity measures, affecting public transport, airports and ports. Read more at Read More
Lava erupts from Hawaii’s Kilauea Volcano in latest activity
Hawaii’s Kilauea Volcano erupted again on November 25, sending lava fountains hundreds of feet high and prompting continued aviation alerts. Read more at Read More
‘AI slop’: Macquarie Dictionary’s Word of the Year is a sad reflection of modern anxieties
Macquarie Dictionary, considered the standard reference on Australian English, has announced that ‘AI slop’ has been chosen by its committee and voted by the public as the Word of the…
Madrid streets fill with thousands protesting gender violence in Spain
Thousands took to the streets of Madrid and other Spanish cities to denounce gender-based violence and honour the women killed this year. Read more at Read More
Watch the video: Nikolas Sarkozy — France’s newest literary star
“In prison, there is nothing to see and nothing to do,” that’s the teaser from Sarkozy’s Prisoner’s Diary that will be published next month. Is it worth a read? Read…
EU should stop discussing and move forward with Ukraine reparations loan, Dombrovskis tells Euronews
In an interview with Euronews’ flagship morning show Europe Today, European Commissioner for Economy and Productivity Valdis Dombrovskis said that the EU should stop discussing the options to finance Ukraine…
Samarkand hosts first CITES summit in Central Asia, gathering nations for wildlife protection
Delegates will discuss sustainable use of natural resources, ecosystem restoration, and regional cooperation initiatives.Read More
Protest in Paris denounces rise in femicides across France
Hundreds gathered outside the Panthéon to denounce rising femicides in France, unfurling banners and torchlit displays demanding stronger government action. Read more at Read More