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The United States is increasingly exhibiting characteristics reminiscent of the Byzantine Empire, marked by intense political polarization, institutional decay, and a blurring of lines between branches of government. This “Byzantine turn” refers to the complex,…

The UK’s Met Office has issued 41 weather alerts in under two months, highlighting the country’s unsettled weather conditions. The alerts include warnings for rain, snow, and ice, with temperatures expected to be near or…

Vincenza Gabarretta was a Maltese teacher who showed extraordinary courage and dedication during World War II. Amidst the relentless bombing of Malta, she continued to teach her students, often in makeshift shelters, ensuring that education…

French police raided the Arab World Institute in Paris, the former workplace of ex-culture minister Jack Lang, as part of an investigation into his connections with late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The raid is…

Germany’s vibrant carnival celebrations have kicked off, with revellers taking aim at global leaders like Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump, and Jeffrey Epstein through satirical floats. In Düsseldorf, sculptor Jacques Tilly’s creations have landed him in…

The European Union will attend the inaugural meeting of US President Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace” this week, but will not join as a member. Instead, the EU will participate as an observer, with European…

The UK government has announced that all local elections in England will proceed as scheduled in May 2026, marking a U-turn on its previous decision to postpone elections in 30 districts. The decision follows intense…

Vietnam has granted a license to Elon Musk’s Starlink, allowing the company to operate its satellite internet services in the country. The Radio Frequency Management authority announced that Starlink Services Vietnam Co. can initially deploy…

Ukraine’s former Energy Minister, German Galushchenko, has been arrested while trying to leave the country, amid a corruption scandal involving a $100 million kickback scheme at state-owned Energoatom. The National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) detained Galushchenko…

Israeli airstrikes have killed at least 12 people in Gaza since dawn, with strikes targeting a tent sheltering displaced people in Jabalia and another area in Khan Younis, according to Gaza’s civil defence agency. The…