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Planned 1.7 million satellites 'devastating' for astronomy by making night sky brighter
There are also concerns that huge amounts of space debris from satellites could increasingly crash into each other in a dangerous …
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How extreme heat is exposing extreme inequality
The climate crisis and worsening disparity could be responsible for more than 100,000 deaths a year in Europe, which should set of…
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US Federal Reserve expected to decide on rate hike in four weeks, Warsh says
US and European central banks are weighing inflation risks ahead of key policy decisions, with energy prices and an AI-driven inve…
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Riad Bouchaker found guilty of attempting to murder three children in Dublin knife attack
One of his victims is now non-verbal, uses a wheelchair and cannot swallow safely
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European Parliament to start procedure to ban Alternative for Germany’s EU party
Most of the political groups are expected to approve a process that could lead to stripping the far-right Europe of Sovereign Nati…
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Controversial bishops ordained as Pope warns of 'schism' in Catholic Church
Thousands of worshippers attended a ceremony in the Swiss Alps as part of the breakaway Society of Saint Pius X.
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Trial begins for suspected mastermind behind killing of Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia
Caruana Galizia had exposed corruption at the highest level in the country, shining a spotlight on murky links between Malta's bus…
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Bayeux Tapestry in London: queues of up to nine hours to book tickets
The British Museum website, where the tapestry will be on display from September 2026 to July 2027, has attracted tens of thousand…
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Bayeux Tapestry in London: up to nine-hour wait to book tickets
The British Museum website, where the tapestry will be on display from September 2026 to July 2027, has attracted tens of thousand…
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Bayeux tapestry tickets generate nine-hour online queues as public scramble for access
Reports say up to 80,000 people waiting by mid-afternoon for chance to see historic artwork at British Museum People keen to see t…
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At least 3.3m people were victims of Dutch enslavement, research claims
Figure is more than five times the widely used 600,000 figure widely cited in apologies by king and politicians At least 3.3 milli…
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20 million children use AI and adopt it faster than adults, UNICEF says
New UNICEF analysis finds children are adopting AI faster than adults, with millions turning to it for homework help and, in some …
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How glide bombs will shape the future of the war in Ukraine
Analysts say the weapons are increasingly making a difference on the battlefield due to their low cost and explosive power
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Travel news: What to expect on France's first getaway weekend of summer
As the long summer holiday season gets under way in France, here’s what to watch out for on the roads, trains and airports ... whi…
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Businessman goes on trial for ordering murder of Maltese anti-corruption journalist
Businessman Yorgen Fenech went on trial in Malta on Wednesday accused of orchestrating the assassination of investigative journali…
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Russian gas imports rise despite EU phase-out
Russian liquefied natural gas continues to arrive mainly through Spain, France, Belgium and the Netherlands, while pipeline delive…
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England breaks record for warmest June since records began, Met Office says
Scientists warn that extreme weather events such as heatwaves are becoming more frequent and intense as a result of human-induced …
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How Italy’s working parents tackle the long summer break
School holidays in Italy average 14-15 weeks, while annual leave in most jobs maxes out at five. Working parents told us how they …
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Ukraine’s former commander-in-chief to run for president, reports say
Valerii Zaluzhnyi, former commander-in-chief of Ukraine's Armed Forces and now Kyiv’s envoy to the UK, is reportedly willing to ru…
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France's Bardella accused of holding fake EU assistant job
A corruption watchdog says it is seeking a probe into allegations France's far-right presidential candidate-in-waiting Jordan Bard…
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Will the EU's new customs fee on small packages affect Switzerland?
Starting on July 1st, the European Union will impose a €3 duty on small parcels valued at less than €150 entering the 27-nation bl…
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Russia's fuel crisis: Is Putin under pressure?
Ukraine's extended campaign against Russian energy infrastructure is disrupting fuel supplies and military logistics. With shortag…
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Federal Reserve Chair Warsh emphasizes political independence, signals focus on inflation
New Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh said Wednesday that the central bank would remain independent and seek to bring down inflati…
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Merkel unveils official portrait for German chancellery
Former German chancellor Angela Merkel on Tuesday unveiled her portrait that will join those of her male predecessors in Berlin's …