EU seeking to offset Biden’s green plans with own subsidies
European Union leaders and member nations are putting forward moves to ensure the EU would not be left behind by the United States in the green industry race
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France: March, Eiffel Tower display to back Iran’s activists
Thousands of Iranians in Europe have marched to the EU Parliament in the French city of Strasbourg in support of Iran’s anti-government protesters as Paris prepared an Eiffel Tower tribute to Mahsa Amini, whose death prompted the demonstrations
Matteo Messina Denaro: The last ‘godfather’ of the Cosa Nostra arrested after 30 years on the run
The notorious mafia boss – implicated by prosecutors in dozens of murders – is said to see himself as a philosopher and folk hero
Funeral of Greece’s last king, Constantine II, takes place in Athens
Royal who reigned for barely three years before being exiled is laid to rest six days after death was announcedHe was a king without a crown, a monarch without a kingdom, for longer than most can remember. But for a few hours in Athens on Monday, Const…
Embattled actor Kevin Spacey in Italy to receive award
Actor Kevin Spacey was in the northern Italian city of Turin on Monday to receive a lifetime achievement award, teach a master class and introduce a screening of the 1999 film “American Beauty.”
Giorgio Armani’s AW23 menswear proves chasing gen Z is not necessary
Despite not doing shock tactics and trends, the designer’s signature is something of a ‘mood’ this seasonIf the fashion industry sometimes seems obsessed with creating the next sell-out trend, then the men’s autumn collection by Giorgio Armani served a…
Ukraine: death toll rises from Russian missile strike on Dnipro
Rescue workers continue to look for survivors from Saturday’s strike on apartment buildingRussia-Ukraine war – latest news updatesThe death toll from Saturday’s Russian missile strike on an apartment building in the Ukrainian city of Dnipro has risen t…
Senior Iranian ex-diplomats expressing open criticism of regime
Former envoys warn against policies including supply of drones to Russia and failure to revive nuclear deal Russia-Ukraine war – latest news updatesSenior former Iranian diplomats are expressing open criticism of their government, warning that by faili…
Christine Lambrecht Resigns as Germany’s Defense Minister
Christine Lambrecht was a frequent target of criticism, including over German caution on military aid to Ukraine. Chancellor Olaf Scholz had backed her strongly, and may find her hard to replace.
High-ranking Wagner Group member seeks asylum in Norway
A Russian man who reportedly is a former high-ranking member of the Russian private military contractor Wagner Group, has sought asylum in Norway