Scotland, Wales and England all face a critical Saturday in Round 2 of the Six Nations Wales attack coach Alex King believes they need to have a “no fear” approach when they face England at Twickenham on Saturday. Wales last toppled their fierce rivals in a championship game on English…
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The comeback kids: 13 best political resurrections ever
Thought you’d seen the last of David Cameron? Think again! The former British prime minister’s jaw-dropping return to front-line politics on Monday morning was up there with the most Lazarus-like comebacks ever seen. Cameron, however, certainly isn’t the first political big beast to salvage their career when all looked lost. …
Why Tunisia’s political and economical crisis is Europe’s problem too
Following President Kais Saied’s political crackdown on dissent in Tunisia, Europe has been cautious about condemning his authoritarian descent, fearful of risking instability in a country which plays a key role in stopping illegal migration. More than 2,000 kilometres away from the political heart of the European Union in Brussels,…
I asked ChatGPT to help me plan a vacation. Here’s what happened next
Some people love travel planning. But I am not one of those people. So the idea that artificial intelligence chatbots, such as ChatGPT and Bing, can research travel destinations and create itineraries is intriguing. But I’m skeptical too. Do recommendations just scratch the surface — for example, suggesting that I…
Chairman FAO: Western powers pressure China’s UN food boss to grip global hunger crisis
ROME, Italy — The Chinese head of a crucial U.N. food agency has come under intense scrutiny by Western powers, who accuse him of failing to grip a global hunger crisis exacerbated by Russia’s war in Ukraine. Qu Dongyu, director general of the Food and Agriculture Organization, has alienated the Western powers that…
Gazprom resumes gas supply to Italy after weekend stoppage
Russian energy giant Gazprom says it has resumed gas supplies to Italy. The flow was suspended over the weekend due to regulatory changes in Austria, a country which the gas passes through on its way to Italy. Gazprom says it has now found a solution with its Italian customers. The…
Belgian PM tells EU to ‘stop the bleeding’ of energy prices as country unveils new measures
Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo called on the EU to “stop the bleeding” of high energy prices Wednesday as he unveiled new national measures to curb costs for consumers and conserve resources. “In Europe, we should only have one priority,” De Croo told a press conference. “It is only…
Italy election: Far-right leader Georgia Meloni rides wave of support
Italian politician Georgia Meloni is riding a wave of support that could see her become the country’s first female prime minister and its first far-right leader since World War II. Even though her Brothers of Italy party has neo-fascist roots, and promotes a message of Christianity, patriotism, motherhood and traditional…
Sun, sand and votes: Italy sweats over summer election campaign
Press play to listen to this article TUSCANY — Spending the whole of August at the coast is practically an Italian birth-right. But following the surprise collapse of Mario Draghi’s government in July, Italy is holding autumn elections for the first time in more than 100 years — leaving politicians with precious…
‘No rights’ for some 10,000 migrant workers in Italy, says ANCI
At least 10,000 migrant farm workers in Italy live in “informal settlements” where they lack rights and are exploited, according to a new report by the National Association of Italian Ministries (ANCI). Many of these settlements have been around for years and lack basic services, said the report. The report…