Austrian Glaciers Rapidly Disintegrating Due to Climate Change

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Scientists say glaciers in the Austrian Alps are not only shrinking but also breaking apart due to the growing impact of climate change. A new report from the Austrian Alpine Club found that 94 of the 96 glaciers monitored in the past year have reduced in size, with researchers warning that many are entering a […]

Russia Labels Khrushchev’s Great-Granddaughter a ‘Foreign Agent’

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Russia has officially designated U.S.-based academic Nina Khrushcheva, the great-granddaughter of former Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev, as a “foreign agent,” a label commonly applied to critics of the Kremlin. Khrushcheva, a professor at The New School in New York, was added to a growing list of individuals accused by Moscow of engaging in anti-Russian activities, […]

France Returns Sacred Talking Drum to Ivory Coast

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France has repatriated a sacred talking drum, the Djidji Ayôkwé, to Ivory Coast more than a century after it was looted during colonial rule. Seized by French colonial authorities in 1916 and later displayed in Parisian museums, the drum was welcomed back by the Ebrié community at Abidjan International Airport, still in its protective crate. […]

Pope Leo Urges Confession for Christians Who Start Wars

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Pope Leo XIV on Friday suggested that Christian political leaders who engage in armed conflicts should examine their conscience and go to confession, emphasizing adherence to Jesus’ teachings without naming specific leaders or wars. Speaking to priests at a Vatican conference on the practice of confession, he highlighted the importance of humility and moral reflection […]

Games With Loot Boxes to Receive PEGI 16 Age Rating Across Europe

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Video games that include loot boxes will soon receive a minimum age rating of 16 across Europe under new rules introduced by Pan-European Game Information (PEGI). The updated rating system, which will come into effect in June, aims to better inform parents and players about games that include paid random item systems. Loot boxes allow […]

Legal Abortions Rise in Poland as Complaints Over Refusals Drop, Says European Rights Body

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Legal abortions in Poland doubled in 2024 while complaints about hospitals refusing procedures on conscience grounds have stopped, according to the Council of Europe. The European rights body said recent government measures appear to be improving access to legal abortion services in the country, where strict laws have been in place since 2021. Official health […]

Estée Lauder Sues Jo Malone Over Use of Her Name in Zara Collaboration

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British perfumer Jo Malone is facing a lawsuit from Estée Lauder Companies over the use of her name in a fragrance collaboration with Zara. The dispute centres on packaging for a product created under Malone’s newer brand Jo Loves, which included the phrase “A creation by Jo Malone CBE, founder of Jo Loves.” Estée Lauder […]

US Launches Trade Probe Into Major Global Partners

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The United States has launched a new investigation into several major trading partners, including China, European Union and India, following a court ruling that struck down part of former tariff policies introduced by Donald Trump. The probe, announced by US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, will examine alleged unfair trade practices and could lead to new […]

EU Warns Venice Biennale Over Russia Pavilion Return

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The European Commission has warned it may withdraw funding from the Venice Biennale if organisers allow Russia to reopen its national pavilion at this year’s art exhibition. Russia’s pavilion was closed after the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, which led to the exclusion of Russian artists and institutions from many cultural events across Europe. The EU […]

Redzepi Steps Back from Noma After Staff Mistreatment Allegations

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Danish chef René Redzepi has stepped away from daily operations at the renowned Noma following renewed scrutiny over allegations of past mistreatment of staff. The decision came after a report by The New York Times citing dozens of former employees who claimed they experienced physical and psychological harm while working at the restaurant between 2009 […]