Category: 3. Europe
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New rare icons evacuated from Ukraine displayed for the first time in France
In May 2023, France’s Louvre Museum and Kyiv’s Khanenko Museum carried out a secret operation to safeguard Ukraine’s heritage. Continue Reading
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Harris is pounding Trump on fascism. Some Democrats think that’s a mistake.
KALAMAZOO, Michigan — Kamala Harris’ hammering of Donald Trump’s authoritarian rhetoric is alarming some Democrats in this critical swing state who fear that message is falling flat. Voters, they argue, have grown desensitized to Trump and the warnings about him. Polls not only show the… Continue Reading
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Fact check: How European firms indirectly invest millions in US elections
Pressure groups, known as PACs, with European ties are pouring money into US electoral campaigns. Continue Reading
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Dems see signs for optimism in gender gap in early vote
There’s a new kind of gender gap in the 2024 election: Women are voting early in huge numbers, far outpacing men. It’s giving anxious Democrats — who see female voters as key to a Kamala Harris victory — newfound hope heading into the final week of the campaign. Across… Continue Reading
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At least 51 dead in Spain after heavy rain causes flooding
Flash floods in eastern and southern Spain have left several people missing, disrupted train services, and prompted a red alert for heavy rainfall as adverse weather is expected to persist. Continue Reading
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Travelling on a budget? These are the European countries where tourists are most likely to overspend
Recent research also revealed that holiday overspending has reached its highest levels in a decade. Continue Reading
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Who won the day? Bad Bunny
When megastar Bad Bunny posted a video love letter to the island of Puerto Rico and his 45.6 million followers on Instagram on Tuesday, joyfully rebuking comedian Tony Hinchcliffe’s nativist othering of it as a “floating island of garbage,” he elevated the stakes of celebrity intervention… Continue Reading
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Apple earnings preview: AI-powered iPhone sales take centre stage
Apple, the world’s largest company, is set to release its September quarter earnings this week. Analysts expect revenue growth driven by strong sales in China. Continue Reading
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US jobs report on eve of election will be among the most distorted in years
Four days before Election Day, the government will issue its final snapshot of hiring and unemployment in the United States after a presidential race in which voter perceptions of the economy have played a central role. Continue Reading
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Release of posthumous Liam Payne song ‘Do No Wrong’ postponed
Liam Payne producer Sam Pounds has postponed the posthumous Liam Payne single ‘Do No Wrong’ until he gets the family’s blessing. ADVERTISEMENT Following the news that Liam Payne’s first posthumous song would be released on Friday, producer Sam Pounds has now announced he will… Continue Reading