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Category : World wide news
Florence’s iconic Villa San Michele hotel reopens...
After an 18-month renovation, Belmond’s Villa San Michele has reopened in the hills above Florence with refreshed rooms, a new Guerlain...
Italy: Femen and Pussy Riot protest Russia’s return...
The 2026 Venice Biennale opened press previews on Wednesday with protests outside the Russian pavilion, marking Moscow’s return since...
Studio Ghibli wins Spain's highest Princess of Asturias...
Japanese animator Studio Ghibli has been awarded Spain's 2026 Princess of Asturias Award for Communication and Humanities for its...
Fire at commercial complex near Tehran kills 11 and...
Iranian media reported on Wednesday that a fire at a shopping centre near the capital left 11 people dead and dozens of others injured....
Valencia, Europe’s sun-drenched sporting playground
The Valencian Region has established itself as a world-class destination where elite competition and Mediterranean lifestyle meet.
Taking the dombra global: how a Kazakh duo is modernising...
The “Temirlan & Yernat” duo is bringing the Kazakh traditional instrument, the dombra, to global audiences, proving this ancient instrument...
Mexico marks 164 years since Battle of Puebla with...
Mexico marked the 164th anniversary of the Battle of Puebla on Tuesday 5 May 2026, with hundreds of participants recreating the 1862...
Russia broke unilateral ceasefire with drone and missile...
On Monday, Moscow announced a ceasefire during its World War II victory celebrations over 9 May, while Kyiv has said it would halt...
European stocks rally, oil falls on hopes of US-Iran...
Europe’s leading stock indices climbed more than 2% on Wednesday morning, while oil prices retreated as hopes for a diplomatic breakthrough...
Matthew Perry’s Friends memorabilia to go to auction...
An auction featuring Friends memorabilia, artwork and other valuables from the estate of Matthew Perry will be held next month, with...
EU squares up Trump’s tariff threat
As tensions flare between Russia and Ukraine over competing ceasefires, and the Iran war shows no signs of ending, politicians in...
Russian guided bomb attacks kill at least 26 civilians...
Ukraine said at least 26 people were killed in Russian strikes on Tuesday 5 May 2026, with the heaviest losses in Zaporizhzhia and...