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Milan tram drivers ‘used WhatsApp for sexist chat about female passengers’
Drivers suspended as prosecutors investigate group said to have been used to share and comment on CCTV images A group of tram driv…
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An influencer, a PR specialist and a bishop: Who are the latest EU-sanctioned disinformation actors?
The Council of the European Union added a further 10 individuals and one entity to its sanctions list on 15 June, accusing them of…
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Switzerland to change rule for fruit and veg in supermarkets... again
Swiss lawmakers have voted to overturn a short-lived rule on using a bag when weighing fresh produce in supermarkets, but the chan…
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7 cool free things to do in Paris this summer
From swimming in the Seine to visiting a bridge-turned artwork, via fireworks and music, here's a look at what's on in summer 2026…
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How much can you earn from Denmark's increased commuter tax break?
Denmark's government is fast-tracking a new increased tax break for commuters, so it will be in force when workers return from the…
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Everything that changes in Germany in July 2026
From a tax return deadline to an air travel tax cut and Pride celebrations across the country, here are the key changes in Germany…
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Shared home, shared microbiome? Study says flatmates swap gut bacteria
You may share more than the kitchen with your flatmates: people who live together share parts of their oral and gut microbiome, ac…
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Fête de la Musique 2026: All you need to know about France's street music party
Villages, towns and cities across France will come alive with the sound of music on Sunday, June 21st, to celebrate the sheer joy …
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Glue, the key to completing Sagrada Familia's central towers
Loctite tech binds stone and steel in 826 panels of the basilica, the tallest in the world at 172 metres. The Pope recently blesse…
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England out to avenge 2018 semifinal loss to Croatia as they start World Cup campaign
England coach Thomas Tuchel said he expected former Real Madrid legend Luka Modrić and Manchester City's Mateo Kovačić to still be…
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'An unexpected story of friendship': Sean Penn to direct police officer drama on January 6 riots
Sean Penn has signed a deal with Warner Bros. to direct a film he's scripted about the deadly attack on the US Capitol on January …
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Jeff Bezos at VivaTech: We need to colonise the Moon to save Earth
The Amazon founder told VivaTech in Paris that moving heavy industry off Earth is the only way to reconcile economic growth with a…
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Switzerland's relationship with EU needs an overhaul, says European Council
In a recent EU Council meeting, Member States called for the EU-Switzerland relationship to be updated to face modern threats and …
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EU Parliament approves 'strictest-ever' migration law
The European Parliament gave the final green light to a new EU law allowing controversial return hubs outside the bloc and home se…
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Four Seasons has just opened a luxury wellness resort on the Red Sea
Guests can book in for a wellness journey that includes sunrise yoga on the beach, sauna and cold plunge sessions and healthy plat…
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G7 leaders back Trump's plan to end Iran war that faces skepticism at home
Leaders at the Group of Seven summit have backed U.S. President Donald Trump's tentative agreement with Iran to open the Strait of…
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Messi hat-trick fuels Argentina's World Cup title hopes
Fans in Buenos Aires celebrated as Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick to lead defending champions Argentina to a 3-0 victory over Alg…
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World leaders celebrate as Italian PM Giorgia Meloni tells G7 she quit smoking
French president Emmanuel Macron had previously suggested that the thought of Meloni quitting was a lost cause
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‘I don’t want Europe to fail the way Turkey did’: Ece Temelkuran on fascism, death threats and life in exile
Ten years after she was forced to leave her friends and family, the Turkish journalist feels the importance of home more keenly th…
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Warsh takes the helm: What to watch as the Fed weighs its rate decision
The Federal Reserve opens a new chapter on Wednesday as Kevin Warsh chairs his first policy meeting. While interest rates are wide…
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Makerfield: the local election that could change the UK
Just over 75,000 people in the constituency of #Makerfield, near #Manchester, will be voting for their new representative in parli…
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Norway needs to cut its wealth tax, OECD says
The OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) on Wednesday recommended that Norway reduce its wealth tax, a th…
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Portugal urges EU rethink on carbon market cuts for industry
Portugal has urged Brussels to pause cuts to free carbon allowances, warning they could damage competitiveness and slow industrial…
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BMW warns of ‘significant’ profit decline as shares fall 7%
The German luxury carmaker lowered its profit outlook for 2026 as sales slump in China and the conflict in the Middle East weighs …