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Britain will pay with blood of its people if it doesn’t wake up now – world must fear us, Penny Mordaunt warns
BRITAIN will pay with the blood of its people if more money isn't spent to bolster the UK's defence, Penny Mordaunt has warned. The ex-defence secretary has urged the government to "wake up" and fund the UK's security properly before it's too...

France increases vigilance on its territory after Israel and...
France's Interior Minister, Bruno Retailleau, has local authorities to increase vigilance across the country, particularly at places of worship, festive gatherings, and sites linked to Israeli and American interests, following the Israeli attack...

Britain ‘not at war’ despite sending more RAF jets to the Middle East, Reeves says
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LGBT+ pride parades held in several of Europe's capitals
Thousands of pride parade attendees took to the streets in Vienna, Warsaw, Rome and Athens on Saturday, waving rainbow flags and holding up signs of protest as they celebrated pride month, while also demanding political and social equality for the...

History Today: When blood transfusion was performed for the first time in France
In today’s times, a huge number of people depend on blood transfusions. Those that need it can range from accident victims to people with blood disorders like Thalassemia. While these transfusions are a common practice in today’s world, that was...
EUROPE/ITALY - Olivier Roy's lecture at the Gregorian University: “Religion, Global Politics and the Crisis of Culture”
Rome - While Israel's attack on Iran casts the shadow of a Global War on the world, Rome is examining the links between “Religion, Global Politics and the Crisis of Culture”. This is the title of the lecture that Professor Olivier Roy, of the...

Seven of the best LGBTQ+ spaces in Berlin
ShareSave (Credit: Alamy)DJ Cormac left Northern Ireland and dominated Berlin's queer dance music scene. Here's his guide to Berlin's best LGBTQ+ spaces, from gay saunas to body art. Famed for a relaxed, non-conformist atmosphere, Berlin has long...

Trump leaves European leaders praying for a low-drama summit
WASHINGTON — The last time European leaders came together for a diplomatic gathering in Canada, it didn’t go so well. At the Group of 7 meeting in 2018, a photo of a glowering President Donald Trump, arms crossed as he was lectured by the German...

Levon Eskenian: Giving Voice to the Sacred Lineage of Armenian Music
It is not often you come across a musician whose work feels like a bridge—between cultures, centuries, and inner worlds. Levon Eskenian, the Armenian musician and artistic director behind the Gurdjieff Ensemble, is one of those rare figures....

Will London burn like LA? The tinder is already on the ground, and Britain needs a fighter — Lee Cohen
The streets of Los Angeles, ablaze with burning vehicles and echoing with the clash of riot shields this week, are a grim portent for Britain. For days, the city has been convulsed by violent unrest following federal immigration operations that...
Qatar, France issue joint statement on Third Strategic Dialogue
Paris: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, and Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of the French Republic, HE Jean-Noel Barrot co-chaired the third...

Business Insights Europe must choose: reform and resilience − or drift into irrelevance
Donald Trump has been called many things but his newest label – the great unifier of Europe – might just stick. That provocative notion may raise eyebrows in Brussels, Paris, or Berlin, but Mr Trump’s return could be the shock that finally compels...
Opinion: The hidden power of cultural exchanges in fostering international goodwill
The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. At a time when China is believed to spend about US$8 billion annually sending its ideas and culture around the world, President Donald Trump has...
PM’s Europe trip helps realize Vietnam’s national development aspirations, determination
PM Pham Minh Chinh’s tour to Europe served as a source of inspiration for Vietnam to continue realizing its national development goals and attracting international resources in the new era. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (R) is welcomed by French...

One of the world's best-known fashion and portrait photographers, David Bailey, puts on fashion show in Spain
David Bailey is not only one of the best photographers ever, with his iconic fashion and portrait images – he defined the creative and cultural revolution of the Sixties. Now, the Marta Ortega Pérez (MOP) Foundation presents a major exhibition...

'That's so rude-looking' - American tries eating 'the European way' and quickly finds out
Amy Gordy's video of trying to eat like a European quickly went viral A US woman's attempt to dine 'the European way' has sparked a heated online debate about dining etiquette. Amy Gordy was filmed in a restaurant trying to master the art of...

I’ve visited over 100 cities across the world – here are my five European faves including 84p beers and £15 flights
HAVING been travelling the world for the best part of 15 years, it’s safe to say I’ve racked up a fair few city breaks. And while that includes far-flung destinations from Colombia to Korea, these are a few that have taken my heart in Europe. 9...
GLOBALink | Artistic Swimming World Cup participants explore Chinese culture in Xi'an
At the ongoing 2025 World Aquatics Artistic Swimming World Cup Super Final, organizers set up a Chinese culture street in the hotel of the participants, attracting many elite athletes to experience traditional Chinese Hanfu clothing and painting....
Killings at European schools concern authorities
A spate of school killings in Western Europe has raised pressure on authorities to tackle a problem long seen as a largely US phenomenon, increasing momentum for tougher gun and security laws and more policing of social media. While mass shootings...

China pick up 3 more golds at Artistic Swimming World Cup Super Final
China showcased commanding form at the World Aquatics Artistic Swimming World Cup Super Final in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province on Saturday, claiming gold medals in the men's solo free, women's duet free, and team free events. Spain...