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Israeli ambassador to France warns: Antisemitism in Europe at highest levels since WWII
All Israel News
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August 18, 2025
Ambassador Joshua Zarka, Israel's Ambassador to France and France President Emmanuel Macron, Sep 18, 2024. Photo: Israel X Israel's ambassador to France, Joshua Zarka, said that antisemitism in France and across Europe has surged to levels not...
Pop culture and politics are intertwined in the age of Trump. Just look at the Paramount-Skydance merger
Fortune
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In today’s CEO Daily: Diane Brady tackles the Paramount-Skydance merger–and how it marks a new age in the politics of pop culture. The big story: Zelenskyy travels to DC. The markets: Mixed sentiment as investors wait for a deal. Plus: All the...
Bad Omens announce 2025 European tour - including their biggest UK shows ever
Louder
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August 18, 2025
Bad Omens have revealed that they will be returning to the UK and Europe this winter courtesy of a tour that will include some of their biggest headline shows ever. Kicking off on November 21 in Dublin and heading through the UK via arenas in...
Women-led civil society organizations share inspiring testimonies of overcoming trauma
Number One Citizen Daily
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August 18, 2025
Women-led civil society organizations share inspiring testimonies of overcoming trauma By Lado William Odiyo A second cohort of over 50 participants from women-led Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), along with male allies, share their testimonies...
Pre-Launch of the World Cultural Cities: Conversations with Icons for the Beijing Culture Forum
The Kingston Whig-Standard
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August 18, 2025
Beijing, China–(Newsfile Corp. – August 18, 2025) – The ten-episode micro-documentary series, World Cultural Cities: Conversations with Icons, is now streaming worldwide on the overseas social media platforms of Beijing Radio & Television Station,...
GNCCI launches initiative to boost Ghanaian SMEs in Europe
Ghana News Agency
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August 18, 2025
By Jibril Abdul Mumuni Accra, Aug. 18, GNA – The Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI) has launched an initiative dubbed “GhanaFest Europe 2025,” to create opportunities for Ghanaian businesses in Europe. The programme, scheduled...
Portugal’s New Village Tourism Rivals Italy’s Albergo Diffuso Hotels
Forbes
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Aldeia da Pedralva Courtesy of HUB “Portugal has a rich tapestry of history woven into its rural landscapes,” says Nuno Constantino, the CEO of the hospitality company HUB. “We have countless villages that have lost their populations to coastal...
Man compares Fanta to European version and is baffled by one thing
The Mirror US
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August 18, 2025
Fanta, the popular orange-flavored fizzy drink owned by Coca-Cola, is known to vary in taste and appearance from country to country due to cultural preferences. Many people recall savoring the beverage while on vacation, whether poolside or at the...
Baker Tilly South East Europe to broaden footprint in Cyprus and Greece
Cyprus Mail
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August 18, 2025
Baker Tilly South East Europe (BTSEE) on Monday confirmed the completion of its merger with professional services firm MHA, in a deal valued at €24 million. This follows an announcement originally made on August 11, 2025, to the London Stock...
World News | Wildfires Force Evacuations in Spain, Portugal as Heatwave Intensifies
Latestly
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August 18, 2025
Madrid [Spain], August 18 (ANI): Wildfires gripping Spain and Portugal forced mass evacuations and the deployment of thousands of emergency personnel as a heatwave continues to ravage the Iberian Peninsula, Euro News reported. Spanish Prime...
In Romania, volunteers battle to save country’s cultural treasures
South China Morning Post
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August 18, 2025
Graffiti covers the crumbling walls of the main thermal baths in one of Europe’s oldest spa towns. But after decades of neglect, a group of young architects is working to restore the picturesque Romanian resort that once attracted emperors....
Daily Briefing: Europe flies to Washington
USA Today
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Get Monday started!🙋🏼♀️ I'm Nicole Fallert. Is it possible to actually delete your ChatGPT history? Start your week with the news: World leaders are in Washington, D.C., for talks with President Donald Trump. Rat infestation threatens...
Health workers in Madang and East New Britain trained on child nutrition project safeguards
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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August 18, 2025
More than 150 Village Health Assistants (VHAs) and 62 health workers from Madang and East New Britain Provincial Health Authorities and the Catholic Church Health Services recently attended a week-long workshop on environmental and social...
Cocalico boys soccer takes preseason overseas, testing skills and exploring Spain
Lancaster Online - Pennsylvania
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When in Spain, do as 21 high school boys would do. That is, eating lunch at Spanish versions of Burger King, McDonald’s and Popeyes. It’s been a preseason unlike any other for the Cocalico boys soccer team. The Eagles made a once-in-a-lifetime...
Jota ‘Will Forever Be Part Of Football History,’ Says Joao Felix
Channels TV
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August 18, 2025
Joao Felix said Monday that Portugal team-mate and close friend Diogo Jota will “forever be a part of football history” following the Liverpool star’s death aged 28. Jota was killed along with brother Andre Silva when their Lamborghini went off...
Joao Felix says late Jota 'will forever be part of football history'
The Peninsula
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August 18, 2025
Hong Kong: Joao Felix said Monday that Portugal team-mate and close friend Diogo Jota will "forever be a part of football history" following the Liverpool star's death aged 28. Jota was killed along with brother Andre Silva when their Lamborghini...
DHL starts full operations at state-of-the-art FRA cargo warehouse
STAT Trade Times
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August 18, 2025
DHL Global Forwarding has begun full operations at its newly built, state-of-the-art airfreight warehouse at Frankfurt Airport. The facility is located near Gate 31 in CargoCity South, according to an official release from Fraport. DHL Group can...
More than 100 suspected arsonists face justice after wave of summer wildfires in Spain
SUR in English
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August 18, 2025
The west of Spain, from Galicia to Extremadura, has been burning for more than eight days now, with one fire after another, giving no respite to already overwhelmed firefighting teams. The flames scorched more than 115,000 hectares last week - the...
‘The UK has always been at the forefront of culture and our moment is coming back.’
Music Business Worldwide
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August 18, 2025
In the dark days of the first UK Covid-19 lockdown, a young British singer-songwriter took to Zoom to showcase her talent to her international label partners. As she played live from her bedroom, curtains pulled shut behind her, 42 international...
The Future of Religion
Buddhistdoor Global
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Ven. Pomnyun Sunim. Images courtesy of Jungto Society The Korean Seon (Zen) master Venerable Pomnyun Sunim (법륜스님) wears many hats: Buddhist monk, teacher, author, environmentalist, and social activist, to name a few.* As a widely respected Dharma...