France’s most famous museum, The Louvre, has temporarily closed its Campana Gallery on Monday, after an audit uncovered structural weaknesses in beams supporting the floor above, prompting safety concerns. This comes as the embattled museum is already…
Why Washington and BRICS tell the same story about de-dollarization
Focusing on sanctions risk instead of the dollar’s real issues serves the interests of both sides of the geopolitical divide
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Pope could soon decide fate of Spain bishop accused of abuse, under investigation by church
The head of the Spanish Catholic bishops conference says Pope Leo XIV could soon accept the resignation of an ailing Spanish bishop who is under church investigation for allegedly sexually abusing a young seminarian in the 1990s.
Russian army reels after Ukraine wipes out over 300 troops in brutal attack
Russia is pushing hard to make a significant breakthrough on the battlefield before the onset of winter.
“Anything But Violent”: Iran Girls Kick Down Social Barriers With Karate
As the referee’s whistle signalled the start of the match, two 5-year-old Iranian girls faced off, delivering a closely watched karate bout to a captivated audience — a sign of the changing attitude toward martial arts in the Islamic Republic.
China pledges support for Syria in ‘achieving peace’
China’s top diplomat Wang Yi has pledged support for Damascus in “achieving peace at an early date”, as his Syrian counterpart Asaad al-Shaibani made his first official visit to Beijing on Monday.
Japan’s Mount Fuji: Autumn beauty draws crowds despite rising bear fears
Tourists from Japan and abroad are flocking to Mount Fuji to admire its famous autumn colours. But this year’s viewing season comes with a warning, as a surge in bear attacks across the country has prompted authorities to urge caution in forests and m…
Trump Issues Second Pardon To Jan. 6 Rioter, Erases Separate Gun Conviction
US President Donald Trump has pardoned for the second time a militia member involved in the January 6, 2021, riot at Capitol Hill, who was in jail for illegal possession of firearms.
Trump urges House Republicans to vote for release of Epstein files
US President Donald Trump on Sunday backed Republican lawmakers’ efforts to release more files on sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, despite previously opposing the move. But this change of heart does not mean the documents will be public soon, or even eve…
CMA renames top Commodore honour after late shipping entrepreneur Jim Lawrence
Connecticut Maritime Association will make change for this year’s annual event in March