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Religion news 18 August 2025
Ukrainian bishop: giving away land ‘would be tragic’ The Bishop of the Ukrainian Catholic church based in London, Kenneth Nowakowski, says that the giving away of any territorial land by Ukraine would be tragic “given the fact that so many people...
EU accused of 'intimidation' of staff who are protesting bloc's response to Gaza
EUROPEAN UNION STAFF who have been expressing concerns about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza have written to staff union reps detailing “pressure and intimidation” from management in response to their actions. In a letter sent to the leaders of...

European Cafe serving the finest Italian fare for 45 years
With her mobile phone ringing constantly, deliveries arriving through the door and her three sons preparing for a busy night ahead, restaurant owner Gabriella Cavuoto is beaming. Boasting her trademark welcoming smile, Gabriella describes the...

History: John Colter, Explorer of Yellowstone
Mountain Man John Colter was one of the leading explorers in the early days of the frontier. He is best known as the first known European to enter the region which is now known as Yellowstone National Park, and to see the majestic Tetons during...

The best actor in history comes out of retirement to star in 'Anemone': his son will direct
Last October, Daniel Day-Lewis surprised everyone by returning to the film industry, as he had been retired for some time, specifically eight years. He did so to participate in the film 'Anemone', from which the first official image has recently...

Time For Europe To Show Courage
Latest stories Putin-Trump talks shift focus from ceasefire to peace deal Trump-Putin shake but no deal in Alaska Inequality, taxes and a false fiscal dilemma in Singapore What these vignettes also reveal is that Putin and Trump share a view of...

Britain's most elusive conman: The luxury lifestyle led by Zambian fraudster who stole £3.5m in elaborate scam before finally being deported after 25 YEARS
Dressed in a tailored suit and travelling only by chauffeur-driven limousines, Alick Kapikanya looked every inch the successful businessman. He lived in mansions in some of the most exclusives postcodes in leafy Cheshire, stayed in suites at...

Stone Art Festival 2025
Stone Art Festival 2025. Credit: Instagram @stoneartpt The Stone Art Festival will return to Porto de Mós in Portugal’s Leiria District from August 22-31, 2025, transforming the quarries of the Serras de Aire e Candeeiros Natural Park into an...

Madonna returns to Italy for birthday with boyfriend despite last year's controversy
Music icon Madonna was spotted leaving the Grand Hotel Continental in Siena, Italy, to celebrate her 67th birthday on August 16, after she caused drama with her birthday last year. Her entourage was seen loading up her bags into a car before the...

A journey to belong: migrants describe ten years in Europe
Ten years ago, one million migrants poured into Europe, fleeing conflict and poverty. Many had travelled for years in search of peace, prosperity or stability, and went on to find it in countries like Italy, Germany and Belgium. But the journey to...

Pride is now Canada’s state religion
In the history of Pride-loving Canadian prime ministers, you may have thought Justin Trudeau took first place. Apparently, he has competition. Canada’s newest leader, Mark Carney, made an appearance at the Vancouver Pride Parade earlier this...

Croatian ultra-nationalist mega-gig exposes divided society
Guy DelauneyBBC Balkans correspondent ShareSave Hundreds of thousands attended a concert by Marko Perkovic in Zagreb A "neo-fascist Croatian Woodstock" or patriotic, anti-establishment fun? Last month's mega-gig by the ultra-nationalist singer...

How to revive mythic Britain
It is a curious, and not comforting, idiosyncrasy of Great Britain that its vast body of native mythology, the entire epic cycles spanning the breadth of an ancient island civilisation, is so little known domestically. How many otherwise literate...

The Artist
The artist’s paintbrush danced over her newest painting, adding precise touches of a deep gray. After a few strokes of color, her hand paused. She got down from the stool she had been perched on and stepped back from the painting, her face tilting...

Connecting Cords music festival returns to Dr. TK Lawless Park August 22
CASS COUNTY, Mich. -- The Connecting Cords music festival is set to return on August 22. The music festival is an annual fall music series with additional events and projects held throughout the year. The event is organized by the Michigan...

Will Europe rise to its strategic moment?
Inflection Points August 17, 2025 • 7:09 pm ET Print this page By Frederick Kempe Europe’s strategic moment has arrived—ready or not. That’s underscored by the dramatic, last-minute scheduling of Monday’s White House meeting involving US President...

On This Day in 1991, Nirvana Shot a Budget-Friendly (And Record-Setting) Music Video That Changed Grunge Forever
Nirvana made something iconic on August 17, 1991. Thirty-four years ago today, Nirvana shot the music video for “Smells Like Teen Spirit,” a piece of media that became iconic. The video, which showed a school concert ending in a riot, was inspired...

Ahead of meeting with Trump, Zelensky met European Commission President to ‘Determine’ what to ‘Discuss in DC’
A day before his crucial meeting with US President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels. During the meeting, Zelensky emphasized the need for a peace...

Fans Are Flocking to 1 of the Best Crime Dramas in TV History
One of the greatest crime dramas in TV history is experiencing a resurgence on streaming platforms. Snowfall dramatized the rise of crack cocaine in South Central Los Angeles in the 1980s. Per FlixPatrol, Snowfall entered Apple's iTunes Top 25 TV...

The pretty European village so similar to famous UK city it was used as dupe in film
The medieval village is a perfect blend of historical depth, natural splendour, and cinematic charm. The village stands on the remnants of an ancient hill fort and traces its recorded history back to the 11th century. Throughout the ages, it has...