French screen icon Jean-Louis Trintignant dies aged 91

By admin June 18, 2022 No comment

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Jean-Louis Trintignant, a well-known French actor who appeared in over 100 films, has died at the age of 91. Three Colors: Red, Z, The Conformist, and Amour – which won an Oscar and the Palme d’Or – starred Trintignant. In 2003, after his daughter Marie was battered to death by her rock star boyfriend, the celebrity […]

Ukraine moves step closer to EU membership

By admin June 17, 2022 No comment

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Ukraine’s attempt to join the European Union has been boosted significantly by a proposal that it be granted candidate status. However, the European Commission has stated that the government needs reform in areas such as the rule of law, oligarchs, human rights, and corruption. Ukrainians have demonstrated that they are “willing to die” for their […]

Germany accuses Russian gas giant Gazprom of inflating energy prices.

By admin June 16, 2022 No comment

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Germany has accused Gazprom, the Russian state-owned gas company, of seeking to raise energy prices by drastically cutting supplies. Gazprom said it will limit gas exports to Germany to less than 70 million cubic metres per day, which is less than half the current rate. It cited the need to service equipment in the Nord […]

EU has taken new legal action against the United Kingdom over revisions to the post-Brexit accord

By admin June 15, 2022 No comment

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The EU has threatened the UK government with additional legal action over its plans to cancel elements of the post-Brexit Northern Ireland deal. On Monday, ministers unveiled a bill aimed at unilaterally altering trade, tax, and governance structures in the 2020 agreement. Both sides agreed to the pact, but the United Kingdom claims it has […]

Philip Baker Hall, who played Jerry Seinfeld, died at the age of 90

By admin June 14, 2022 No comment

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Philip Baker Hall, a popular US character actor who appeared on the sitcom Seinfeld in a memorable guest role, has died at the age of 90. In a classic 1991 episode, Hall played a huffy librarian who accused Jerry Seinfeld of not returning a long-overdue library book. The actor’s performance was so well received that he […]

French election: Left surge threatens Macron majority in France

By admin June 13, 2022 No comment

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Following a strong challenge from a coalition of left-wing parties in National Assembly elections, French President Emmanuel Macron faces losing his outright majority. In the first round of voting on Sunday, Mr. Macron’s Ensemble (Together) and Jean-Luc Mélenchon’s left-green coalition finished neck and neck. Next week’s second round will be a challenge

Russia introduces a ‘delicious’ McDonald’s alternative

By admin June 12, 2022 No comment

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McDonald’s withdrew from Russia in protest of the invasion of Ukraine, selling more than 800 of its restaurants to Russian businessman Alexander Govor. The first rebranded restaurants in Moscow are reopening today. “Vkusno I Tochka,” which means “tasty and that’s it,” is the new name. The Golden Arches have been replaced with a stylized

Putin compares himself to Peter the Great, a Russian tsar from the 18th century

By admin June 11, 2022 No comment

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Vladimir Putin’s admiration for Peter the Great is well-known, but he now appears to have his own notions of “Greatness.” He has openly compared himself to the Russian tsar, equating Russia’s invasion of Ukraine today with Peter’s expansionist wars three centuries ago, and admitting that his own war is a land grab in his strongest […]

Russia’s new version of McDonald’s unveils logo

By admin June 10, 2022 No comment

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As it prepares to reopen its restaurants on Sunday, the Russian fast food chain that was formerly known as McDonald’s in the country has unveiled its new logo. A circle and two lines appear in the new branding, which are said to represent a burger and two French fries. Although a number of options have […]

WTO chief warns of global food crisis in wake of Ukraine conflict

By admin June 9, 2022 No comment

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According to the head of the World Trade Organization, a food crisis sparked by the Ukraine war could last for years if no action is taken. Wheat and fertiliser shortages could be particularly damaging to African countries, according to WTO Director General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. Because of the war, millions of tonnes of grain are sitting […]