World
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Moscow and Kyiv Engage in US-Brokered Talks Amidst Ongoing Conflic
Russia and Ukraine have resumed talks in Geneva, Switzerland, aimed at ending the nearly four-year war, with the US acting as a mediator. The negotiations come after a fresh wave of attacks by Russia on…
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Australia Bars Citizen from Returning Home from Syria Due to Security Concerns
Australia has banned one of its citizens, who has alleged links to the militant Islamic State (IS) group, from returning home from a detention camp in Syria. The individual, part of a group of 34…
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Italy’s Foreign Minister to Attend Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ as Observer
Italy has confirmed its participation as an observer in the inaugural session of US President Donald Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’, with Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani likely to represent the country. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni cited…
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Ukraine-Geneva Talks End Without Territorial Agreement Amidst US Pressure
The recent Ukraine war talks in Geneva have concluded without a breakthrough on the key issue of territory, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stating that the negotiations were “difficult” and that positions differ significantly. Despite…
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Zuckerberg Regrets Slow Progress on Spotting Under-13s on Instagram
Mark Zuckerberg, Meta CEO, testified in a Los Angeles trial that he regrets the company’s slow progress in identifying underage users on Instagram. The trial centers on allegations that Meta and Google designed their platforms…
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UNO Nightclub’s Ta’ Qali Lease Extended for 50 Years
UNO Malta, the largest open-air nightclub in Malta, has secured a 50-year lease extension for its Ta’ Qali location. This extension ensures the venue will continue to host top-notch events and parties in the heart…
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EU Faces Pressure to Amend ‘Disproportionate’ Shipping Surcharge
The European Union is facing pressure from MEPs and the government to amend the shipping surcharge, citing it as ‘disproportionate’. The surcharge, part of the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS), is set to increase from…
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America’s Descent into Political Complexity: A Byzantine Era
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,…
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Met Office Issues 41 Weather Alerts in Under Two Months Amidst Unsettled UK Weather
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…
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Vincenza Gabarretta The Unyielding Teacher Who Braved World War II
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…






