Italy expels two Russian spies, RIA yet to respond Italy has ordered the expulsion of two Russian military attaches accused of espionage, with Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani condemning “serious and unacceptable acts of interference” by Moscow.Tajani named the Russians as Ivan Petrovich Gorbachev and Mikhail Vasilyevich Astakhov and said they had been ordered to leave…
A 15-year-old Japanese student has been arrested for allegedly launching a cyberattack that disrupted an anime streaming service and caused thousands of users to cancel their subscriptions. Police say the teenager from Saitama Prefecture created a program and used it to interfere with Bandai Channel, a streaming platform operated by Bandai Namco Filmworks. The case…
England eye World Cup semis Prime Minister Keir Starmer has hinted that the UK government could declare an additional bank holiday if England win the FIFA World Cup, with Thomas Tuchel’s side preparing to face Norway in the quarter-finals on Saturday.England, currently ranked 4th in the FIFA Men’s World Rankings, will face Norway in the…
The British monarchy traces its roots back to more than 1,150 years, when Alfred the Great became King in 866. Today, it is the 5th richest royal family in the world with King Charles III being the 11th richest royal across the globe. From palaces to estates, the British royal family encompasses massive wealth. But…
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage Nigel Farage’s decision to resign as MP for Clacton and immediately seek re-election has triggered an extraordinary political row, with Labour, the Conservatives, Liberal Democrats and several other parties refusing to contest what they have branded a “fake” by-election.The controversy has also disrupted Reform UK’s campaign in the high-stakes Greater…
Stretching across the heart of South America, the Amazon River is the largest river on Earth by water discharge and one of the planet’s most extraordinary natural systems. It flows through vast tropical rainforests, supports unrivalled biodiversity and sustains millions of people. Yet despite spanning more than 6,400 kilometres (4,000 miles), one remarkable fact continues…
The UAE’s Federal National Council (FNC) has passed a draft federal law aimed at strengthening the protection of the nation’s cultural heritage, imposing strict penalties that include fines of up to Dh10 million and prison sentences for offences such as damage, theft, and smuggling of heritage assets.The measure was approved during the council’s 13th session…
In March 1974, a gaunt, uniformed figure walked out of the jungle on Lubang Island in the Philippines and handed over his sword, ending a war that had, for him, never actually stopped. Hiroo Onoda was a Japanese army lieutenant who had been sent to Lubang late in the Second World War with orders never…
On certain evenings along the California coast, the Pacific Ocean appears to behave strangely. Waves roll towards the shore carrying an electric-blue glow, while surfers leave bright trails behind them as they move through the water. Beaches that look ordinary during the day can take on an almost unreal appearance after dark, drawing photographers, kayakers…
The domestic cat arrived in Australia with the First Fleet in 1788, introduced as a familiar companion and a practical way to control rodents. Within decades, many had escaped or been abandoned, gradually establishing wild populations far beyond early settlements. By the late nineteenth century, they had spread across almost the entire continent, adapting to…
From luxury truffles to everyday chocolate bars, foil has long been one of the most recognisable forms of chocolate packaging. While its glossy metallic appearance adds a premium feel, its purpose goes far beyond aesthetics. Chocolate is highly sensitive to heat, moisture, oxygen and strong odours, all of which can affect its texture, flavour and…
Police tape cordoning off Welfen High School, Schongau, Germany, Wednesday, July 8, 2026. (Karl-Josef Hildenbrand/dpa via AP) A 16-year-old boy found carrying weapons was arrested after allegedly wounding two 13-year-old girls at a German high school Wednesday, police said. The suspect was carrying a knife and a firearm, but it wasn’t immediately clear how he…
