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Louvre museum workers strike over staffing, renovations, and ticket price hikes

Louvre staff strike to demand urgent renovations, increased staffing, and oppose higher ticket prices for non-EU visitors. The move follows a high-profile theft and exposes deeper operational challenges.

Nnena Kalu breaks barriers winning UK's Turner Prize for artists with learning disabilities

Nnena Kalu won the Turner Prize as the first learning-disabled artist, highlighting greater inclusion and visibility for disabled artists in mainstream contemporary art.

Taliban Warn Afghan Men for Wearing 'Un-Islamic' Peaky Blinders Costumes

The Taliban summoned four Afghans for dressing in Peaky Blinders-inspired outfits, deeming them contrary to Islamic and Afghan cultural values, leading to their release after advisement.

Trump asserts progress on affordability amid inflation concerns at rally

President Trump held a Pennsylvania rally to promote his economic policies addressing affordability, despite inflation challenges and low public trust in his economic leadership.

Humayun Kabir seeks alliance with AIMIM, ISF, Left parties, and Congress

Suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir is forming a political alliance with AIMIM, ISF, and Congress for the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections. This move is significant as it aims to challenge the ruling TMC and BJP.

Karnataka’s Muzrai Dept. disburses ₹38 lakh to 254 students of priest families; five get ₹1 lakh each for overseas study

Karnataka's Muzrai Department has allocated ₹38.38 lakh to 254 students from priest families, including five receiving ₹1 lakh each for overseas studies. This initiative supports educational advancement for those in financial need.

Earthquake of 3.3 magnitude rattles Lancashire and Lake District

A 3.3-magnitude earthquake struck near Silverdale, Lancashire, causing residents to report shaking homes. Fortunately, there were no injuries or damage.

The loggers and ranchers are closing in but still Brazil’s Kawahiva people wait for protection

The Pardo River Kawahiva, an uncontacted Indigenous group in Brazil, faces threats from loggers and ranchers as their territory remains unprotected despite a supreme court ruling.

Lemurs are at risk. So are the people protecting them.

Lemurs in Madagascar face increasing threats due to poverty and environmental challenges. Conservation efforts must integrate community well-being to succeed.

AIG Poonguzhali to supervise probe in second rape case against Kerala MLA Rahul Mamkootathil

AIG G. Poonguzhali will supervise the investigation into a second rape case against Kerala MLA Rahul Mamkootathil, amid potential further allegations. This move is significant as it follows a complaint that led to Mamkootathil's expulsion from...

Rockets, gold and the Foreign Legion: can Europe defend its frontier in the Amazon?

French Guiana, a remote EU outpost, faces ecological crises from illegal gold mining. Despite military efforts, France struggles to control the situation.

Disproportionate assets case registered against Survey and Land Records official

K. Srinivasulu, an Assistant Director of Survey Settlement and Land Records, was arrested for disproportionate assets following raids at multiple locations. This case highlights ongoing corruption issues in land management.