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“Respectable women in long skirts”: Tajani under fire in memes and international media
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Pope Leo arrives in Lourdes for Second Leg of France visit after historic Paris crowds
Usagevpn.com – Pope Leo arrives in Lourdes on Saturday evening for the second stage of his four-day visit to France, following a major public Mass in Paris that drew far more people than expected. He landed at Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées International Airport after leading the outdoor service at Place de la Concorde.
His first stop in Lourdes was the Grotto of the Apparitions, where Catholics believe the Virgin Mary appeared to Bernadette Soubirous in 1858. The sanctuary remains one of the world’s leading Catholic pilgrimage sites, welcoming visitors seeking prayer, comfort and hope.…
Six dead after explosion causes building to collapse in central Athens
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Pope Leo XIV draws huge crowds in Paris as 600,000 await Mass
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Lourdes: Everything you need to know about Pope Leo XIV’s visit
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Macron and Carney vow closer France-Canada ties amid strained US relations
France and Canada signalled a stronger political and economic partnership on Sunday as President Emmanuel Macron hosted Canadian Prime Minister…
Breaking news. Exit polls show Merz’s party suffering heavy losses in 2 German state elections
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Germans head to the polls in state elections as pressure mounts on Merz
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Newsletter: Carney is right on EU associate membership — the name is irrelevant, the politics aren’t
This Newsletter examines why Mark Carney’s appearance before the European Parliament mattered beyond the label attached to closer Canada-EU ties.…
Dutch police clash with hundreds of far-right protesters at anti-immigration rally
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Pope Leo arrives in Lourdes for Second Leg of France visit after historic Paris crowds
Pope Leo arrives in Lourdes on Saturday evening for the second stage of his four-day visit to France, following a major public Mass in Paris that drew far
Oktoberfest halfway through: Is closure of the Wiesn back on the cards?
Munich’s Oktoberfest is heading into one of its traditionally most crowded stretches, with 26 and 27 September marking the midpoint of the 2026 festival. The
“Respectable women in long skirts”: Tajani under fire in memes and international media
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has faced criticism after describing his idea of a suitable wife as a serious and reliable woman, including one who
Six dead after explosion causes building to collapse in central Athens
Emergency crews in central Athens have concluded the main search operation after an explosion brought down a residential building in the historic Plaka
Shakira returns to Spain in fire, tears and ‘Waka Waka’
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Ed Sheeran set to resume tour after Macklemore was controversially dropped for making pro-Palestine comments
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Catherine Ringer dies: grief in music and political circles
The death of Catherine Ringer has brought an outpouring of grief from musicians, actors and political figures, reflecting the unusual place she held in French
Ed Sheeran’s support acts quit US tour after Macklemore dropped for pro-Palestinian comments
Ed Sheeran’s support acts have withdrawn from his upcoming US tour after rapper Macklemore was removed from the line-up over his public comments supporting