Dua Lipa is now a citizen of the UK, Albania and Kosovo – with the President of Kosovo Vjosa Osmani saying that the pop star is “one of the most iconic cultural figures in our country’s history.”
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Dua Lipa granted Kosovan citizenship: 'It feels like my two sides are now one'
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South Korea takes down border propaganda speakers in gesture of reconciliation with North
The previous conservative government started playing daily broadcasts last June in retaliation for North Korea flying trash-filled balloons to its neighbour.
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Drones attack railway junction in Russia’s Volgograd region – media
A large-scale drone attack overnight on Monday, August 4, targeted Russia’s Volgograd region, damaging the Archeda railway station in the city of Frolovo.
That is according to BBC News Russian, as reported by Ukrinform.
“In Frolovo, firefighters are working to…
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Twin waterspouts merge near Italian coastline
Strong gusts of wind helped two huge waterspouts merge just off Italy’s Delta del Po, on the country’s east coast.
A local tour boat operator paused an excursion so he could film the spectacle.
Waterspouts are similar to tornadoes that occur over water. Around 500 occur in Europe every year,…
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Culture Digest: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week
Netflix’s favourite goth returns for Season 2 of Wednesday, Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan face more body-swapping hijinks in Freakier Friday, and Greek director Yorgos Lanthimos premieres his new photography exhibition at Italy’s PhEST. Here’s what to look out for this week.
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Man dies after fall at Oasis Wembley concert
ReutersA man has died after falling from a height at an Oasis concert on Saturday, the Metropolitan Police has said.
Police said officers and medics at Wembley Stadium in London responded to reports that a man in his 40s had been injured at 22:19…
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Will Starmer’s Trump tactics keep paying off? – POLITICO
Sir Keir Starmer is a prime minister who is arguably more comfortable abroad – and has spent his first year in office putting Britain front and centre on the world stage.
So, in this episode, Sam and Anne are joined by Politico’s editor-in-chief John Harris to discuss the…
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Recognition of Palestine roils European countries
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Renewable Realignment: Europe’s Shift to Renewable Energy and its Implications on US Global Strategy
<br /> Renewable Realignment: Europe’s Shift to Renewable Energy and its Implications on US Global Strategy | Small Wars Journal by Arizona State University
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Women politicians face more personal attacks online. Who is to blame?
In Europe, female politicians don’t have to be famous to be targeted with online hate. What lies behind this hostility?
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