● LIVEECB RATE 2.4%·EUR/USD 1.1622·EUR/GBP 0.8590·BRUSSELS 15°C — OVERCAST·BOND YIELDS ARE SURGING GLOBALLY BUT WHY AREN’T EQUITIES FALLING?·FROM GIANT TVS TO 'JAMES BOND GLASSES': TCL'S VISION FOR THE FUTURE·BARDELLA SIGNS PACT WITH FARAGE TO STOP SMALL BOAT CROSSINGS 'FOREVER'·SENIOR EU OFFICIALS RETIERATE NEED FOR NEW EUROPE-WIDE TAXES IN NEXT BUDGET·PASSPORT FOR A NEWBORN: BIRTH TOURISM AS PART OF RUSSIA'S NEW EMIGRATION·INSIDE THE QUIET LUXURY REVIVAL OF THE VENICE LIDO – HOME TO THE GLITTERING FILM FESTIVAL·WEEK 38 · N°261·● LIVEECB RATE 2.4%·EUR/USD 1.1622·EUR/GBP 0.8590·BRUSSELS 15°C — OVERCAST·BOND YIELDS ARE SURGING GLOBALLY BUT WHY AREN’T EQUITIES FALLING?·FROM GIANT TVS TO 'JAMES BOND GLASSES': TCL'S VISION FOR THE FUTURE·BARDELLA SIGNS PACT WITH FARAGE TO STOP SMALL BOAT CROSSINGS 'FOREVER'·SENIOR EU OFFICIALS RETIERATE NEED FOR NEW EUROPE-WIDE TAXES IN NEXT BUDGET·PASSPORT FOR A NEWBORN: BIRTH TOURISM AS PART OF RUSSIA'S NEW EMIGRATION·INSIDE THE QUIET LUXURY REVIVAL OF THE VENICE LIDO – HOME TO THE GLITTERING FILM FESTIVAL·WEEK 38 · N°261·
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Malta jury clears suspect mastermind businessman in Daphne Caruana Galizia murder case
Politics

Malta jury clears suspect mastermind businessman in Daphne Caruana Galizia murder case

His arrest in 2019, as he was sailing away from Malta on his yacht, sparked a series of mass protests in the country that culminated with Prime Minster Muscat’s resignation.

By Greta Ruffino02 September 2026
Norway's new monarch King Haakon VIII: His life, role and challenges ahead
Politics

Norway's new monarch King Haakon VIII: His life, role and challenges ahead

Norway's monarchy dates back to King Harald Fairhair in the ninth century. When the country regained independence in 1905, three-quarters of voters backed restoring the monarchy in a national referendum.

By Greta Ruffino28 August 2026
How a glacier collapse may have triggered the Nepal-Tibet disaster
Europe

How a glacier collapse may have triggered the Nepal-Tibet disaster

While individual glacial events cannot be directly attributed to climate change, experts say rising global temperatures are putting increasing pressure on glaciers.

By Greta Ruffino27 August 2026
Japanese avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama, famed for her polka dots, dies aged 97
Culture

Japanese avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama, famed for her polka dots, dies aged 97

From the 1950s to the 2020s, Kusama produced instantly recognisable giant polka-dot artworks and sculptures, and was recognised later on in her life as a global superstar in the art world.

By Greta Ruffino27 August 2026
More than 50 kidnapped as violent gang attack in Haiti leaves at least 47 dead
Europe

More than 50 kidnapped as violent gang attack in Haiti leaves at least 47 dead

In a video posted on social media, the gang leader threatened to kill the hostages if any of his members were harmed.

By Greta Ruffino26 August 2026
Will the UK royal family welcome Harry and Meghan back? Expert urges couple to 'move slowly'
Politics

Will the UK royal family welcome Harry and Meghan back? Expert urges couple to 'move slowly'

Last month, Prince Harry visited the UK with Meghan and their children, who saw King Charles for the first time since 2022.

By Greta Ruffino20 August 2026
US officials coordinated deportation flights with Iran, emails reveal
World

US officials coordinated deportation flights with Iran, emails reveal

Emails obtained by the National Iranian American Council lobby show ICE officials accepted last-minute changes to deportation lists requested by Tehran.

By Greta Ruffino20 August 2026
Etna eruption enters seventh day in phenomenon unseen since the 1970s
Politics

Etna eruption enters seventh day in phenomenon unseen since the 1970s

The Debate has gathered the views of experts and local guides on the unusual length of the eruption and on the precautions to take to watch it safely.

By Greta Ruffino13 August 2026
More than 170 migrants rescued after boat catches fire in English Channel
Politics

More than 170 migrants rescued after boat catches fire in English Channel

France's Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez has highlighted a sharp fall in successful Channel crossings since the start of the year.

By Greta Ruffino04 August 2026
Italy temporarily reintroduces border controls with Spain
Politics

Italy temporarily reintroduces border controls with Spain

Italy's decision to temporarily reintroduce Schengen border checks for travellers arriving from Spain was prompted by concerns over the migrant crisis in Ceuta.

By Greta Ruffino31 July 2026
FIFA's plan to sell World Cup to private investors met with shock and anger by the world of football
Politics

FIFA's plan to sell World Cup to private investors met with shock and anger by the world of football

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has written to all 211 member associations, offering each $40 million (€35 million) if they back his controversial plan to sell stakes in the governing body's major competitions.

By Greta Ruffino29 July 2026
Roberto Mancini returns as Italy coach after third straight World Cup miss
Europe

Roberto Mancini returns as Italy coach after third straight World Cup miss

After days of controversy and debate, federation president Giovanni Malagò announced on Tuesday that Roberto Mancini will return as Italy coach.

By Greta Ruffino28 July 2026
Drones hit Wildberries warehouses in Russia for second week running
World

Drones hit Wildberries warehouses in Russia for second week running

Fires broke out at Wildberries warehouse sites in Krasnodar and Stavropol after overnight drone attacks, injuring 15 people and forcing both facilities to suspend operations.

By Greta Ruffino22 July 2026
Ex-CEO of Italian motorway operator among 32 convicted over Genoa bridge collapse
Politics

Ex-CEO of Italian motorway operator among 32 convicted over Genoa bridge collapse

Dozens of family members of the victims packed the courtroom as Chief Judge Paolo Lepri read the verdicts against 57 defendants.

By Greta Ruffino16 July 2026
French parliament passes assisted dying bill for some terminally ill adults
Politics

French parliament passes assisted dying bill for some terminally ill adults

After years of debate, French MPs have voted to adopt a bill to establish a right to assisted dying for some adults suffering from an incurable condition.

By Greta Ruffino15 July 2026
Former Hungarian foreign minister Szijjártó resigns from parliament to join Chinese carmaker
Politics

Former Hungarian foreign minister Szijjártó resigns from parliament to join Chinese carmaker

Péter Szijjártó announced his resignation and details of his new position with the world's largest electric carmaker, China's BYD, on his Facebook page on Wednesday, detailing that he'll be filling an "international executive position".

By Greta Ruffino15 July 2026