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The Court of Justice of the European Union issued a major ruling reinforcing the independence of the European Public Prosecutor's

Ariana Grande Blasts White House Over Anti-Immigration Video

Pop star Ariana Grande demanded that the Trump administration stop using her music for political propaganda after the White House

David Hockney: A Life in Colour Comes to an End

David Hockney, one of the most celebrated and recognisable artists of the past century, has died. Der Spiegel marked his

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Noma Returns to Copenhagen — Controversy and All

Noma, the restaurant repeatedly crowned the "Best in the World," will reopen in Copenhagen with founder René Redzepi returning as

Amazon Deforestation Plunges 61% in Record Drop

In a rare piece of unambiguously good news, Brazil's Amazon rainforest saw deforestation drop by 61.4% in May 2026 compared

Race Riots Erupt in Northern Ireland

In a sharp contrast to the festive scenes in Mexico, Northern Ireland descended into serious civil unrest. Police fired 17

Zverev Holds His Nerve at Roland-Garros

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World Cup Fever: Stadiums, AI Hair, and a Jersey Controversy

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup just hours from kickoff, the tournament dominated headlines across multiple outlets. The Hindu published

UK Defence Secretary Healey Resigns Over Spending Row

The most consequential political development of the day came from London, where UK Defence Secretary John Healey announced his resignation