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Italy to become euro zone’s top debtor as Greece cuts debt load

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:40:28 GMT

ATHENS/ROME: Italy is set to become the euro zone's most indebted country this year, overtaking Greece as Athens continues to bring down its debt burden after years of fiscal reforms.

Greece's public debt is expected to fall to about 137 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2026, down from 145.9 percent in 2025, according to two senior officials familiar with the country's fiscal outlook.

By compari

ITALY-RIVOLTO-AIRSHOW-FRECCE TRICOLORI

Sat, 02 May 2026 01:45:17 GMT

(260502) -- UDINE, May 2, 2026 (Xinhua) -- The Italian Frecce Tricolori aerobatic squad performs during an airshow at Rivolto Air Force Base in Italy, May 1, 2026. (Photo by Diego Petrussi/Xinhua)

Soaring Nashville has date with struggling Union

Sat, 02 May 2026 01:25:17 GMT

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Nashville SC will look to continue their winning ways when they return to MLS action Saturday night against the Philadelphia Union in Chester, Pa.

Nashville (7-1-1, 22 points) is unbeaten in its last three matches in league play but returns to the pitch Saturday following a 1-0 midweek loss to Tigres UANL in CONCACAF Champions Cup action.

Sam Surridge, who lea

(SP)ITALY-ROME-TENNIS-ITALIAN OPEN-TRAINING

Sat, 02 May 2026 01:15:16 GMT

(260502) -- ROME, May 2, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus attends a training session before the 2026 Italy Open tennis tournament in Rome, Italy, May 1, 2026. (Xinhua/Wang Kaiyan)

Lando Norris beats Kimi Antonelli for Miami GP sprint pole

Fri, 01 May 2026 23:40:24 GMT

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McLaren's Lando Norris beat out Mercedes' young star and Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli for pole position in spring qualifying Friday at the Miami Grand Prix.

Norris emerged from a one-lap shootout in SQ3 0.222 seconds better than Antonelli, with McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri in third, Ferrari's Charles Leclerc fourth and Red Bull's Max Verstapp

Jannik Sinner, Alexander Zverev advance to Madrid final

Fri, 01 May 2026 23:05:09 GMT

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Top-seeded Jannik Sinner recorded his 22nd consecutive victory and second-seeded Alexander Zverev also won his semifinal match on Friday to set up a top-flight title-match pairing at the Mutua Madrid Open.

Sinner cruised to a 6-2, 6-4 victory over No. 21 Arthur Fils of France in his semi to reach the Madrid championship match for the first time. On Sunday, the Italian

Jannik Sinner powers past Arthur Fils to storm into Madrid Open final

Fri, 01 May 2026 22:29:21 GMT

Madrid [Spain], May 1 (ANI): Jannik Sinner brushed aside another formidable power-hitter in his Madrid Open title run on Friday, producing a commanding display to storm into the final.

The 24-year-old Italian was razor-sharp from the first point, dismantling Arthur Fils 6-2, 6-4 to reach his fifth consecutive Masters 1000 final.

Chasing a historic fifth straight title at this level, Sinner sealed the polis

Trump's troop-cutting threat tests transatlantic security ties

Fri, 01 May 2026 21:15:05 GMT

The U.S.-German dispute has evolved into a broader rift between the United States and its European allies, with leaders and analysts warning of lasting implications for NATO and Europe's strategic future.

BERLIN, May 1 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to cut American troop deployments in Europe has intensified transatlantic tensions, exposing deep divisions over security, defense

WATCH Popular Russian TV host take a stab at Italy's PM over economy and immigration

Fri, 01 May 2026 20:41:46 GMT

Vladimir Solovyov has questioned Giorgia Meloni's policies on Ukraine, the economy, and immigration in an interview with Il Fatto Quotidiano

Russian journalist Vladimir Solovyov has accused Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of betraying the interests of her own voters by following the EU line on Ukraine and Russia

ITALY-ROME-ECONOMY SITUATION

Fri, 01 May 2026 18:47:22 GMT

(260501) -- ROME, May 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People walk past the Rome Branch of the Bank of Italy in Rome, Italy, May 1, 2026. Euro area annual inflation is expected to rise to 3.0 percent in April, up from 2.6 percent in March, while economic growth remained weak in the first quarter, Eurostat said on Thursday. (Xinhua/Wang Kaiyan)

Venice Biennale jury resigns citing ICC cases against Russia and Israel

Fri, 01 May 2026 14:29:41 GMT

The decision of the Italian cultural exhibition's organizers to invite Russia has incensed Rome and Brussels

The entire international jury of the Venice Biennale has tendered their resignations amid pressure caused by the Italian cultural exhibition's decision to allow Russia and Israel to participate.

In early

(SP)CHINA-XI'AN-ARTISTIC SWIMMING-WORLD CUP-TEAM TECHNICAL(CN)

Fri, 01 May 2026 13:18:47 GMT

(260501) -- XI'AN, May 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Team China's Macao compete during the open team technical event at the World Aquatics Artistic Swimming World Cup 2026-Stop 3 in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, May 1, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Yibo)

ITALY-ROME-MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART OF ROME

Fri, 01 May 2026 08:46:22 GMT

(260501) -- ROME, May 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People view art works at the Museum of Contemporary Art of Rome (MACRO) in Rome, Italy, April 30, 2026. (Xinhua/Wang Kaiyan)

"Why shouldn't I?": Trump weighs troop cuts in Italy, Spain amid Iran conflict

Fri, 01 May 2026 04:06:08 GMT

Washington, DC [US], May 1 (ANI): US President Donald Trump has hinted at a potential withdrawal of American military personnel from Italy and Spain, launching a scathing critique of both nations regarding their positions on the persisting conflict with Iran. The move has further exacerbated the widening diplomatic chasm between Washington and its traditional European partners.

Addressing the media at the Oval Of

Jury of 61st International Art exhibition La Biennale di Venezia quits amid row over Russia participation

Fri, 01 May 2026 02:20:09 GMT

Venice [Italy], May 1 (ANI): The International Jury for the 61st Venice Biennale, one of the world's most prominent art exhibitions scheduled to open on May 9 and in which India is participating after a gap of seven years, has resigned over the decision to allow Russia to attend, Italian state media has reported.

The Venice Biennale organiser announced in a statement on Thursday that the resignations of the Inter

Kimi Antonelli expects Mercedes' rivals to close gap at Miami GP

Fri, 01 May 2026 00:19:09 GMT

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Kimi Antonelli holds the top spot in the Formula 1 Drivers' Championship standings, but the youngster appears to hold no illusions that he and Mercedes will run away from the pack.

Antonelli spoke to reporters Thursday ahead of the Miami Grand Prix and predicted a close battle when the rubber hits the road this Sunday.

'It's going to be a very interesting weeke

Critics Choice Real TV Awards 2026: 'The Traitors' leads race with six nods, Dancing With Stars follows

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:26:36 GMT

Washington DC [US], April 30 (ANI): The Critics' Choice Association (CCA) revealed the nominees for the eighth annual Critics' Choice Real TV Awards on Thursday. The winners will be announced on June 3.

According to the Critics' Choice Association, 'The Traitors' leads the nominations for the third year in a row, earning six nods overall. The show was recognised in the categories of Best Competition Series and B

They were legends: Hema Malini pays tribute to Asha Bhosle, Dharmendra

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:19:27 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 30 (ANI): Actress and politician Hema Malini paid tribute to late actor Dharmendra and singer Asha Bhosle at the grand opening of the exhibition 'Lens & Legacy: Bollywood in Focus' at the National Gallery of Modern Art on Thursday.

While talking to the media at the sidelines of the event, Hema Malini remembered Dharmendra's contribution to the Bollywood industry, saying th

Alexander Blockx stuns Casper Ruud to reach Madrid semis

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:55:07 GMT

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Alexander Blockx won 84.8% (28 of 33) of his first-serve points and stormed his way to a 6-4, 6-4 upset of defending champion Casper Ruud on Thursday to reach the semifinals of the Madrid Open.

Blockx, 21, from Belgium, needed just 96 minutes to dispose of Ruud, the No. 12 seed from Norway. Ranked No. 69 in the world, Blockx is the fourth-lowest ranked player t

Eurozone teeters on stagflation in Q1 as Mideast conflict bites

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:15:08 GMT

European officials warned that prolonged conflict in the Middle East is adding to fiscal and economic pressures across the region. Mikko Spolander, director general of the economics department at Finland's finance ministry, said a swift resolution is critical to contain economic damage, warning the shock is compounding fiscal pressures.

BRUSSELS, April 30 (Xinhua) -- Latest Eurostat data released

"Everyone loves underdog": Jonty Rhodes feels success of associate teams in T20WC 2026 will drive ETPL's success

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:54:16 GMT

By Sahil Kohli

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 30 (ANI): Former South African cricketer Jonty Rhodes said that the inaugural season of the European T20 Premier League (ETPL) will be received with more fanfare following some fine performances from non-Test playing nations in this year's T20 World Cup co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.

Jonty, one of the finest cricketers of his era best known for his excep

India, Italy exchange Bilateral Military Cooperation Plan for 2026-27; strengthen maritime information sharing via Gurugram fusion centre

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:49:07 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 30 (ANI): A Bilateral Military Cooperation Plan for 2026-27 was exchanged on Thursday during high-level bilateral talks between Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his Italian counterpart Guido Crosetto in the national capital, aimed at strengthening the framework for future military engagement and maritime cooperation between the two nations.

As per an official release from the Ministry o

Moscow Open Dialogue shifts from big ideas to real-world action

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:34:25 GMT

Deputy Presidential Chief of Staff Maxim Oreshkin says The Future of the World is moving beyond debate, with mentorship helping turn ideas into action

The II Open Dialogue, 'The Future of the World. A New Platform for Global Growth,' has concluded at the National Centre RUSSIA in Moscow. Maxim Oreshkin, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Russian Presidential Administration, summed up the event, saying

Meryl Streep says she called Lady Gaga for 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' cameo

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:27:30 GMT

London [UK], April 30 (ANI): Actor Meryl Streep revealed that she personally reached out to singer-actor Lady Gaga to appear in 'The Devil Wears Prada 2', sharing that a direct phone call helped bring the collaboration together, according to People.

During an appearance on Heart Breakfast, Streep, 76, spoke about how Gaga, 40, came on board for the sequel. 'That was me. Thank you. You're welcome,' she said, resp

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his Italian counterpart Guido Crosetto hold wide ranging talks, discuss West Asia situation

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:32:43 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 30 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday met with his Italian counterpart Guido Crosetto and held extensive talks on defence cooperation and the current situation in West Asia.

Speaking about his meeting Rajnath Singh posted, 'Happy to have welcomed my Italian counterpart Mr Guido Crosetto and held extensive talks with him in Delhi today. We discussed a wide range of regional

India to exceed Rs 50,000 crore defence exports: Defence Secy Rajesh Singh

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:29:36 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 30 (ANI): Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh on Thursday expressed strong confidence that India will comfortably exceed its defence export target of Rs 50,000 crore by 2029, stating that the country is already on a steep growth trajectory in the sector.

Speaking at the ANI National Security Summit 2.0 in the national capital, Singh said, RS 50,000 crores will not be a problem.

Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto lays wreath at National War Memorial

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:52:00 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 30 (ANI): Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto on Thursday laid a wreath at the National War Memorial and inspected the Guard of Honour. He also met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at the Manekshaw Centre and the two ministers will hold bilateral talks.

During the meeting, the Ministers will discuss a range of issues covering defence cooperation between the two countries. They are also

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to hold bilateral talks with Italian counterpart Guido Crosetto today

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:51:00 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 30 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday will hold bilateral talks with the Minister of Defence of Italy Guido Crosetto, in New Delhi.

During the meeting, the Ministers will discuss a range of issues covering defence cooperation between the two countries. They are also expected to share their views on regional and global issues in view of the evolving security landscape, a sta

Italy probes Venice Biennale over Russian participation - media

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:12:59 GMT

The EU has protested the reopening of the Russian pavilion at the prestigious art festival

Italy's Culture Ministry is investigating the organizers of the Venice Biennale, a prestigious art festival, after Russia was allowed to return to the event, Italian media reported on Wednesday.

Many cultural institutions

Italy probes Venice Biennale over Russia's participation - media

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:12:59 GMT

The EU has protested the reopening of the Russian pavilion at the prestigious art festival

Italy's Culture Ministry is investigating the organizers of the Venice Biennale, a prestigious art festival, after Russia was allowed to return to the event, Italian media reported on Wednesday.

Many cultural institutions

Italy probes Venice Biennale over Russias participation media

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:12:59 GMT

The EU has protested the reopening of the Russian pavilion at the prestigious art festival

Italy's Culture Ministry is investigating the organizers of the Venice Biennale, a prestigious art festival, after Russia was allowed to return to the event, Italian media reported on Wednesday.

Many cultural institutions in the West have cut ties with Russia since February 2022 over the Ukraine confl

Italy probes Venice Biennale over Russian particiaption - media

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:12:59 GMT

The EU has slammed the reopening of the country's early 20th century pavilion at the prestigious art festival

Italy's Culture Ministry is investigating the Venice Biennale, the world's most prestigious art festival, after event organizers announced that Russia would be allowed to return to the event after a 4 year ban

Italy probes Venice Biennale over Russian particiaption media

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:12:59 GMT

The EU has slammed the reopening of the countrys early 20th century pavilion at the prestigious art festival

Practically all Western cultural ins

Italy probes Venice Biennale over Russian participation media

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:12:59 GMT

The EU has protested the reopening of the Russian pavilion at the prestigious art festival

Italy's Culture Ministry is investigating the organizers of the Venice Biennale, a prestigious art festival, after Russia was allowed to return to the event, Italian media reported on Wednesday.

Many cultural institutions in the West have cut ties with Russia since February 2022 over the Ukraine confl

Grand Venice Mall fraud: SC orders 'lookout' notices at all airports against accused Satinder Bhasin

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:15:24 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 30 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Uttar Pradesh Police to issue look-out notices at all airports against Satinder Singh Bhasin, promoter of Bhasin Infotech and Infrastructure Pvt Ltd (BIIPL), in connection with the alleged Grand Venice project fraud in Greater Noida involving non-delivery of units and siphoning of funds.

A bench of Justices Sanjay Karol and N Kotiswar

Jannik Sinner defeats Rafa Jodar to reach his first-ever Madrid Open semi-finals

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:05:54 GMT

Madrid [Spain], April 29 (ANI): World No. 1, Jannik Sinner, defeated Rafa Jodar 6-2, 7-6(0) in the quarterfinals to book his semis spot of the Madrid Open 2026 on Wednesday. Sinner also made history as he completed the set of reaching all nine ATP Masters 1000 semi-finals, as per the ATP website.

The Italian defeated the 19-year-old Spaniard in a match that lasted for one hour and 55 minutes to reach the Madrid s

Chris Evans joins Elijah Bynum's upcoming crime-thriller 'My Darling California'

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:56:19 GMT

Los Angeles [US], April 29 (ANI): Hollywood actor Chris Evans has come on board for writer-director Elijah Bynum's next crime-thriller 'My Darling California'.

While details surrounding the 'Avengers' star's character remains unknown, Evans is set to join stars like Jessica Chastian, Chris Pine, Mikey Madison, Charles Melton, and Don Cheadle in the film, reported Deadline.

'My Darling California' is set i

Jack Draper to miss French Open due to knee injury

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:19:12 GMT

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Britain's Jack Draper will miss the rest of the clay court season, including the French Open, as he continues to deal with a tendon issue in his right knee.

'My knee is on the mend and I've started back hitting balls but unfortunately I have been advised not to play Roland Garros,' Draper posted on Instagram on Wednesday. 'As gutting as it is to miss another Slam, th

Zaheer Khan, Irfan Pathan laud EUT20 Belgium League as boost for global cricket growth

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:31:00 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 29 (ANI): Former Indian cricketer Zaheer Khan expressed optimism about the growing global reach of cricket, highlighting the EU T20 Belgium League as a significant platform for players to showcase their talent at the highest level.

The EUT20 Belgium League is part of the growing wave of T20 franchise cricket taking root across Europe. The league's inaugural edition will be pla

RCB visits AC Milan as football star Christian Pulisic and Virat Kohli swap jerseys

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:08:30 GMT

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 29 (ANI): USA football icon Christian Pulisic and star cricketers Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, and Phil Salt traded sports and jerseys in a cross-continental crossover between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and AC Milan.

In Milan, Pulisic rocked the new RCB jersey, picking up a cricket bat and swapping dribbles for a drive, while Kohli, Patidar, and Salt, from India, returned the

60 days later: the US-Israeli war on Iran so far

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:28:34 GMT

Donald Trumps misadventure in the Persian Gulf has become a quagmire

Sixty days into the US-Israeli war on Iran, peace talks are stalled and the world is bracing for yet more economic pain. RT asks how we got here, and who - if anyone - is really winning in the Persian Gulf?

April 29 marks 60 days since the US and Israel launched their war on Iran. The initial hours of the conflict were mar

Settler pogroms in Palestine are part of Israels policy

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:30:47 GMT

Armed colonists burn, beat, and kill with near-total impunity because their violence serves a larger system of land theft and expulsion

Almost daily, there are updates on brutal attacks by armed Israeli settlers - really, colonists - against Palestinians. They shoot or ferociously beat - sometimes to the point of murder - Palestinian civilians, male and female, young and old, including entire fam

Varna Gets New Direct Route to Rome with Three Weekly Flights

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:32:00 GMT

Wizz Air has officially launched a new direct connection between Varna and Rome, expanding its network from Bulgaria with year-round flights to one of Europe's most visited capitals. The first flight on the new route took off on April 28, with service to Rome's Fiumicino Airport scheduled three times weekly - every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.

The airline, which remains the largest carrier by market share in

ICC awards millions for Mali war crimes victims

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:14:53 GMT

Malian militant Al Hassan Ag Abdoul Aziz Ag Mohamed Ag Mahmoud has been found financially liable for the cost of the harm caused to victims, Judge Kimberly Prost has said

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has awarded €7.2million (about $8.4million) in reparations to victims of an Al-Qaeda-linked jihadist leader convicted of atrocities in northern Mali more than a decade ago.

Al Hassan

The Battle of Adwa: Ethiopia's historic victory over European colonialism

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:04:21 GMT

On March 1, 1896, Ethiopian forces crushed the Italian army, securing their nation's independence and rewriting the history of colonial resistance

The Battle of Adwa was a blow against Italian colonialism in Ethiopia and a beacon of hope that illuminated the anti-colonial struggle across the globe. On March 1, 1896, i

Jannik Sinner's win streak reaches 20 as he cruises to Madrid QFs

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:40:37 GMT

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World No. 1 Jannik Sinner continued his quest to become the first player to win five consecutive ATP Masters 1000 tournaments by besting Great Britain's Cameron Norrie 6-2, 7-5 to advance to the quarterfinals of the Madrid Open on Tuesday.

With an early 11 a.m. start time for the match, the Italian didn't waste much time, taking care of the No. 19 seed in 87 minutes. W

Jannik Sinner defeats Cameron Norrie 6-2, 7-5 for Madrid Open quarter-finals spot

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:54:51 GMT

Madrid [Spain], April 28 (ANI): World No. 1 Jannik Sinner advanced to the quarter-finals of the ongoing 2026 Madrid Open on Tuesday at the Manolo Santana Stadium in Madrid, with a comfortable straight-sets victory over Great Britain's Cameron Norrie, winning 6-2, 7-5, according to the ATP website.

The Italian was in complete control right from the start and needed 87 minutes to complete a 6-2, 7-5 straight sets v

Mo Salah to reveal new club "in a few days", says Egypt team's staff member

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:41:30 GMT

Cairo [Egypt], April 28 (ANI): Liverpool legend Mo Salah will reveal his new club 'in a few days', as per a staff member of the Egyptian national team as he says goodbye to The Reds at the end of this season after an association of nine years.

Salah is set to end his nine-year stint with the club at the end of the 2025-26 season through a mutual contract termination, with his deal originally running till 2027. <

Maxim Oreshkin opens second Open Dialogue on Global Growth

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:32:50 GMT

The Russian Presidential Administration Deputy Chief of Staff kicked off the forum bringing together 102 authors from 43 countries

The second Open Dialogue, 'The Future of the World. A New Platform for Global Growth,' has opened at the National Centre RUSSIA in Moscow.

The event was launched by Maxim Oreshkin, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Russian Presidential Administration. A total of 102

Indian SF mentor elite African troops in urban combat drills at multinational special forces drill Flintlock 2026

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:35:19 GMT

Abidjan [Ivory Coast], April 28 (ANI): Indian Special Operations Forces (SOF) are playing a key role at Exercise Flintlock 2026, where they are mentoring Guinean troops and training alongside them in urban combat techniques in Ivory Coast.

During the exercise on April 24, Indian SOF personnel worked closely with Guinean special forces to share methods for breaching and clearing residential structures in close-qua

Design platform FROMM., SPARK sign partnership deal in Milan

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:57:07 GMT

SHARJAH, 28th April, 2026 (WAM) -- FROMM., the design platform, operating from Msheireb (Doha) and Milan (Italy), has signed a new partnership with Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SPARK) during Milan Design Week 2026.

The agreement follows the SPARK delegation's visit to Milan to experience FROMM.'s activities across the city, including its multiple exhibitions and cross-cultural design initiati

NATO could cut summits over Trump drama Reuters

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:28:07 GMT

The US presidents collision with Eurocrat liberals has reportedly cast a shadow over the military blocs high-level media events

NATO leaders could stop gathering annually due in part to the "drama" associated with US President Donald Trump, according to Reuters.

The US president is a vocalcriticof the military bloc, calling it a "paper tiger" and describing fellow members as "free-loaders"

NATO could reduce summits due to Trump drama Reuters

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:28:07 GMT

The US presidents bombastic persona has cast a shadow on the military blocs top-level meetings

NATO leaders could stop gathering annually due in part to the "drama" associated with US President Donald Trump, according to Reuters.

The US president is a vocalcriticof the military bloc, calling it a "paper tiger" and describing fellow members as "free-loaders" whofailedhis latest test by refus

Trump drama triggers NATO summit cuts Reuters

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:28:07 GMT

The US presidents collision with Eurocrat liberals has reportedly cast a shadow over the military blocs high-level media events

NATO leaders could stop gathering annually due in part to the "drama" associated with US President Donald Trump, according to Reuters.

The US president is a vocalcriticof the military bloc, calling it a "paper tiger" and describing fellow members as "free-loaders"

'Expiration Dates' movie in works: Emma Roberts leads film based on Rebecca Serle novel

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 06:31:03 GMT

Washington [US], April 28 (ANI): Screenwriter Laura Lekkos has been roped in to adapt Rebecca Serle's bestselling novel 'Expiration Dates' for Amazon MGM Studios, with actor Emma Roberts attached to play the lead role in the upcoming project.

The film, based on Serle's New York Times bestseller, follows a woman who mysteriously receives paper slips from the universe revealing the exact date her romantic relations

Harry Styles, Zoe Kravitz spark engagement buzz; insider says "he is completely smitten"

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:35:36 GMT

Los Angeles [US], April 28 (ANI): Wedding bells are reportedly ringing for former One Direction star Harry Styles, as reports suggest that the singer has officially got engaged to actor Zoe Kravitz, as per a People report.

As per the report, Kravitz has been openly seen wearing a prominent engagement ring, confirming the speculation surrounding the couple's relationship status.

The development has reportedl

Ranger Suarez, Red Sox blank Blue Jays, win third straight

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 01:55:27 GMT

(Photo credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images)

Left-hander Ranger Suarez pitched eight innings of one-hit ball Monday night as the visiting Boston Red Sox defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 5-0.

Suarez (2-2) struck out 10 and walked one in the opener of a three-game series. Greg Weissert pitched around a double in the ninth to complete the shutout.

The Red Sox have won three in a row for the first time this se

Croatia's Luka Modric (facial fracture) aiming to be fit by World Cup

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:55:07 GMT

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Luka Modric's season for AC Milan is over after he suffered a facial fracture against Juventus on Sunday, but the Croatian midfielder is aiming to be fit in time to play in the World Cup.

Modric collided with Juventus' Manuel Locatelli while both were contesting a header in the 80th minute of what ended as a 0-0 draw. Modric was hit in the left side of the face and fo

Alexander Blockx latest youngster to knock off high seed in Madrid

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:55:17 GMT

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Alexander Blockx of Belgium was the latest player to secure his first career top-10 victory when he upset Canadian third seed Felix Auger-Aliassime 7-6 (3), 6-3 on Monday in the third round of the Madrid Open.

Blockx, 21, reached the Round of 16 for the second straight ATP Masters 1000 event after first doing so at the Monte Carlo Masters.

His first care

Bulgaria Records Highest Real Wage Increase in Europe (2020-2025)

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:02:44 GMT

Bulgaria leads the European Union in real wage growth over the 2020-2025 period, recording a cumulative increase of 37.4%, according to Eurostat data compiled by Euronews. This places the country first among 30 European economies in terms of real income growth.

Across the EU, average gross hourly wages rose from 21.5 euros in 2020 to 26.2 euros in 2025, an increase of 21.9%. However, inflation over the same perio

23-member India squad arrives in Suzhou for AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:00:27 GMT

Suzhou [China], April 27 (ANI): The India U17 women's national team, after a brief camp in Gurugram, India, reached Suzhou on Monday ahead of their AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup China 2026.

India, which qualified for the tournament after 21 years, will begin their campaign with a match against Australia (May 2, 17:00 IST on Pitch 8), followed by Japan (May 5, 17:00 IST on Pitch 4) and Lebanon (May 8, 13:00 IST on Pit

CHINA-BEIJING-ITALIAN RENAISSANCE-EXHIBITION (CN)

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:45:48 GMT

(260427) -- BEIJING, April 27, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Visitors view an art work during an exhibition in Beijing, capital of China, April 27, 2026. An art exhibition "Homage to the Virtuosos: From Leonardo da Vinci to Caravaggio -- Masterpieces of the Italian Renaissance" opens to the public here on Monday. This exhibition displays 36 masterpieces by more than 20 renowned Italian artists from the 15th to the 17th centuries, i

'Michael' director shares casting story of Jaafar Jackson and challenges behind biopic

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:09:28 GMT

Washington [US], April 27 (ANI): Antoine Fuqua's 'Michael' has stormed the global box office with a powerful debut, but the journey to bringing the life of Michael Jackson to screen was far from straightforward.

The filmmaker has now opened up about a rare personal interaction with the King of Pop, the film's costly reshoots, and the creative choices behind handling the singer's controversial legacy.

The bi

UAE Team Emirates-XRG's Baroncini takes 2nd place at Vuelta Asturias

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:25:16 GMT

MADRID, 26th April, 2026 (WAM) -- Italian rider Filippo Baroncini took an excellent second-place finish on stage 3 of the Vuelta Asturias, with the UAE Team Emirates-XRG rider getting better with every passing race day.

The Vuelta Asturias is only Baronconi's second stage race since making his comeback from injury last month. It had been a long road to recovery for the rouleur, who suffered serious injuries in a

AI actors and writers will not be eligible for Oscars, Academy says

Fri, 01 May 2026 19:35:12 GMT

Actors created withartificial intelligencewill not be eligible for anOscar, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said Friday as it launched a crackdown on the use of AI.

New rules include a requirement that only real, live human performers not their AI avatars are eligible for the film world's biggest prizes, and screenplays must have been penned by a person, rather than a chatbot.

"In the Acting

EU Parliament Confirms That 'Only Yes Means Yes'

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:30:00 GMT

The European Parliament adopted on Tuesday a resolution calling on the European Commission to make consent the determining factor in rape legislation across the EU, with 447 members voting "for," 160 "against," and 43 abstaining.

Stating that "affirmative, free

EU: Parliament Confirms That 'Only Yes Means Yes'

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Stating that "affirmative, free

Nepal: Transgender Rights Progress Stalls

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:45:00 GMT

(Berlin, April 30, 2026) - Nepali authorities have stopped processing applications for transgender people to change their legal gender on identity documents, regressing on years of progress and undermining the fundamental right of recognition before the law, Human Rights Watch said today. Policymakers in Nepal should reject attempts to undermine the fundamental rights o

Israel Bankrolls War Crimes in Occupied Syrian Golan

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:30:00 GMT

(Beirut) - The Israeli government has approved a $334 million plan to transfer thousands more Israeli civilians into the occupied Syrian Gol

PSG edge Bayern in nine-goal Champions League semi-final thriller

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:24:00 GMT

Khvicha KvaratskheliaandOusmane Dembelescored twice each asParis Saint-Germainbeat Bayern Munich 5-4 in an epic first leg of their Champions League semi-final on Tuesday, an extraordinary encounter becoming the highest-scoring match ever at this stage of the competition.

The first half alone was crazy, with Harry Kane giving Bayern the lead from a penalty only for Kvaratskhelia to equalise before Joao Neves heade

Life Lessons of Work, Play and The Arts

Fri, 01 May 2026 21:47:37 GMT

Trusting to See, Feel, Stand

May 1st, International Workers Day, is recognized in 80 countries as Spring begins her ascent in many parts of the world. The warmer weather brings the planting season. Many begin more outdoor activities to enjoy the beauty of our environment which ultimately is ours to cherish, guard, and keep. Those responsibilities remain part of a system in which workers of all categories can br

Where Americans are heading: Top five countries

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT

In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the number of people leaving America to move to another country compared to previous years. Nowadays, people want to escape high living costs, expensive healthcare and work stress. For many Americans, living abroad is no longer a dream, but a sensible financial plan. Here are the top five countries Americans choose to move to and ways to make the process

Pentagon plans to withdraw 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany: media

Fri, 01 May 2026 23:15:07 GMT

WASHINGTON, May 1 (Xinhua) -- The Pentagon is planning to withdraw about 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany, a senior defense official said Friday.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's recent remarks on the U.S. war with Iran had been "inappropriate and unhelpful," the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, was quoted by U.S. media as saying.
Earlier this week, Merz criticized the United States for its

World Insights: Trump's troop-cutting threat tests transatlantic security ties

Fri, 01 May 2026 20:15:08 GMT

BERLIN, May 1 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to cut American troop deployments in Europe has intensified transatlantic tensions, exposing deep divisions over security, defense commitments and Washington's military actions in Iran.
The dispute, triggered by disagreements over U.S. engagement in the Middle East, has evolved into a broader rift between the United States and its European allies, wi

Spain's defense minister dismisses Trump's treat to cut troops

Fri, 01 May 2026 19:15:17 GMT

MADRID, May 1 (Xinhua) -- Spain's Defense Minister Margarita Robles on Friday dismissed U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to cut American troops from European countries, including Spain, amid disagreements over Washington's military actions against Iran.
Trump accused Spain and Italy of failing to support the United States in its ongoing conflict with Iran, adding them to Germany as potential targets for a re

International youths praise China's green development practices

Fri, 01 May 2026 14:50:01 GMT

CHENGDU, May 1 (Xinhua) -- The first session of an international youth knowledge exchange study camp was held from April 28 to 30 in Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, and Wenchuan County, also in Sichuan.
The event was hosted by the China International Youth Exchange Center, organized by the Wenchuan County people's government, and co-organized by the Global Student Development Working Comm

China Focus: Niche tourism steals spotlight in China's bustling May Day holiday travel season

Fri, 01 May 2026 14:17:39 GMT

BEIJING, May 1 (Xinhua) -- As Chinese travelers eagerly plan for the five-day May Day holiday, less crowded niche attractions are offering visitors a more distinctive and immersive experience.
At the dawn of Friday, the first day of the holiday, the serene expanse of the Hunshandake Sandland in northern China was broken by the thunderous roar of off-road engines, marking the start of the crossing the Hunshandake

Trump weighs to cut U.S. troops in at least 3 European nations

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:15:10 GMT

WASHINGTON, April 30 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday he may reduce U.S. military presence in Spain and Italy, one day after he announced that his administration is assessing a possible cut of troops in Germany.
"Yeah, probably will," Trump told reporters at the White House when asked about the possible reduction.
"Why shouldn't I? Italy has not been of any help. Spain has been horrib

Economic Watch: Eurozone teeters on stagflation in Q1 as Mideast conflict bites

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:45:12 GMT

BRUSSELS, April 30 (Xinhua) -- Latest Eurostat data released on Thursday suggests the eurozone may be sliding into stagflation, with first-quarter economic growth at a marginal 0.1 percent quarter-on-quarter, rising inflation, limited improvement in the labor market, and soaring energy costs amid the protracted Middle East conflict.
The European Central Bank (ECB) faces a policy trap, warned Dejan Soskic, profes

Hamas, Islamic Jihad, Hezbollah condemn Israeli seizure of int'l flotilla bound for Gaza

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:45:17 GMT

GAZA/BEIRUT, April 30 (Xinhua) -- Hamas, the Islamic Jihad Movement, and Hezbollah on Thursday condemned the Israeli navy's seizure of ships from an international flotilla bound for the Gaza Strip.
In a press statement, Hamas denounced the incident as an "attack" on the Freedom Flotilla vessels, which it said took place near the coast of Crete, Greece. The group described the move as a violation of international

Italy's security decree to draw continuous attention due to long-term impacts, says scholar

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:15:10 GMT

ROME, April 30 (Xinhua) -- Italy's security decree which has entered into force following parliamentary approval last weekend, will draw continuous attention over its long-term effects, said Italian scholar Ivan Cardillo on Thursday.
The decree, first adopted by the government as an emergency measure, was converted into law and took effect last Saturday. The Chamber of Deputies, the lower house of parliament, ap

Italy urges Israel to free nationals detained in Gaza flotilla interception

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:45:13 GMT

ROME, April 30 (Xinhua) -- The Italian government on Thursday called on Israel to immediately release the 24 Italian nationals detained during the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla, and urged the Israeli authorities to provide further details about the incident.
In a statement, the office of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni condemned the seizure of the vessels and called on Israel to "immediately re

Eurozone inflation hits 3 pct in April as first-quarter growth slows

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:45:08 GMT

BRUSSELS, April 30 (Xinhua) -- Euro area annual inflation is expected to rise to 3.0 percent in April, up from 2.6 percent in March, while economic growth remained weak in the first quarter, Eurostat said on Thursday.
According to a flash estimate from the European Union's statistical office, services inflation stood at 3.0 percent, down from 3.2 percent in March. Food, alcohol and tobacco prices rose by 2.5 per

We found a lost copy of the earliest surviving English poem in a medieval manuscript in Rome

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:45:58 GMT

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Some medieval texts have barely survived. Beowulf, the Old English masterwork, exists today because of a single manuscript - one that narrowly escaped combustion in 1731. For such texts, the single manuscript is all

Sinner into Madrid Open semis, Potapova beats Pliskova

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:46:04 GMT

MADRID, April 29 (Xinhua) -- World No. 1 Jannik Sinner reached his first semifinal at the Mutua Madrid Open on Wednesday with a 6-2, 7-6 (0) win over Rafael Jodar.
Madrid-born Jodar has been one of the surprise packages of the tournament after his semifinal run at the recent Conde de Godo (Barcelona Open), and he enjoyed strong home support at the Caja Magica.
He created seven break points against Sinner,

Proportion of Australians born overseas rises to 134-year high

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 03:45:10 GMT

CANBERRA, April 29 (Xinhua) -- The proportion of Australia's population who were born overseas rose to the highest level in over 130 years in 2025, according to official data released on Wednesday.
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) said that Australia's population of 27.6 million as of June 2025 included a record-high 8.83 million born overseas.
It said that the overseas-born population increased

Sinner sets up quarterfinal with local favorite Jodar at Madrid Open

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 01:49:20 GMT

MADRID, April 28 (Xinhua) -- Top seed Jannik Sinner eased into the men's quarterfinals at the Madrid Open with a 6-2, 7-5 victory over Cameron Norrie on Tuesday.
Sinner needed less than 90 minutes to win and reach the quarterfinals in Madrid for the second time. He also extended his winning streak to 20 matches as he looks to add Madrid to his titles in Indian Wells, Miami and Monte Carlo earlier this year.
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Proposed mini-meeting aims to break Libya's electoral deadlock, not to replace structured dialogue: UN envoy

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 03:15:17 GMT

TRIPOLI, April 28 (Xinhua) -- A UN representative for Libya has said that the proposed meeting of a smaller group of key Libyan stakeholders is intended to help resolve obstacles hindering the electoral process, but not to replace the structured dialogue, local media reported Monday.
In remarks released Monday evening by the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), Hanna Tetteh, the UN secretary-general

UNESCO conference on sustainable cultural tourism opens in BiH

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:15:08 GMT

SARAJEVO, April 27 (Xinhua) -- A two-day international conference on sustainable cultural tourism, heritage, and the role of artificial intelligence opened in Mostar city, south of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), on Monday, bringing together experts and institutional representatives from across Europe and beyond.
The conference gathers UNESCO Creative Cities and World Heritage Cities from Southeast Europe, includi

PSG closing in on another French title before Bayern second leg

Fri, 01 May 2026 04:10:39 GMT

Luis Enrique's side may have preferred to focus on their trip to Germany next Wednesday, when they will defend a 5-4 lead from Tuesday's first leg, which was arguably the best game in Champions League history.
"It was an incredible game. I have never experienced a match of that intensity as a coach," said Luis Enrique, who will now take his side back to the Allianz Arena, scene of their triumph over Inter Milan i

Vatican court deadline passes for prosecutors to deposit all evidence in financial trial

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:13:47 GMT

ROME (AP) - Vatican prosecutors on Thursday seemingly defied an appeals court order to turn over to the defense all the evidence gathered in the Vatican's big financial trial, setting the stage for another clash in the long-running case.

In a three-page letter, prosecutors said they

Cadmium crisis pushes France towards long-delayed political test

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:44:59 GMT

Health warnings over cadmium exposure in France have been mounting for years, but political action over the crisis has repeatedly stalled.
A citizenspetitionlaunched on 9 April urged the government to curb exposure to the toxic metal without delay, criticising what it called unjustifiable political inertia as lawmakers prepare to examine a proposed crackdown on cadmium-heavy fertilisers on 14 May.
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YouthLink Calgary Police Interpretive Centre to unveil new name at 30th anniversary celebration

Fri, 01 May 2026 13:37:49 GMT
YouthLink Calgary Police Interpretive Centre to unveil new name at 30th anniversary celebration

Wrongful conviction lawsuit puts 1990s New Haven police on trial

Fri, 01 May 2026 11:04:08 GMT
Wrongful conviction lawsuit puts 1990s New Haven police on trial

Norwalk police warn of burglaries targeting Asian business owners

Fri, 01 May 2026 10:32:35 GMT
Norwalk police warn of burglaries targeting Asian business owners

Romanian man sentenced after swatting spree targeting dozens of U.S. officials

Fri, 01 May 2026 08:35:46 GMT
Romanian man sentenced after swatting spree targeting dozens of U.S. officials

Team Wendy reveals new RECON Tactical Bump Helmet

Fri, 01 May 2026 08:35:28 GMT
Team Wendy reveals new RECON Tactical Bump Helmet

Judge- Wisconsin Department of Justice must release the names of every police officer in the state

Fri, 01 May 2026 08:34:57 GMT
Judge- Wisconsin Department of Justice must release the names of every police officer in the state

Female first responder training summit focuses on performance

Fri, 01 May 2026 08:34:47 GMT
Female first responder training summit focuses on performance

Bodycam shows home explosion that injured NYPD officers responding to domestic call

Fri, 01 May 2026 08:34:03 GMT
Bodycam shows home explosion that injured NYPD officers responding to domestic call