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Britain's 'strictest headmistress' says Labour will 'torpedo' education
Labour is sending a “wrecking ball” into England’s education system which threatens to “totally destroy” efforts to improve behaviour, the teacher at one of the country’s most acclaimed inner-city schools has warned. Katharine Birbalsingh, who...

Festa In Piazza: An Italian Celebration Of Culture In Asunción
Plaza Italia in Asunción will once again become a vibrant meeting point for Italian culture, cuisine, music, and community with the return of the much-anticipated Festa in Piazza (Festival in the Square) on Sunday, 1 June, from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00...

Full line-up for Britain's Got Talent 2025 final confirmed as 11 acts set to perform
The Britain's Got Talent final line-up has been confirmed and viewers will see 11 acts compete to be crowned this year's winner Another series of Britain's Got Talent is soon set to wrap up, with the grand finale scheduled for Saturday (31 May) on...

James Argent 'hires new legal team' after he was handed suspended jail sentence for pushing his ex Nicoline Arthursson down steps in Spain
James Argent has reportedly hired a new team of lawyers after his court verdict for pushing his ex Nicoline Arthursson down steps in Spain was revealed. The ex-TOWIE star, 37, received a suspended jail sentence earlier this month after he was...

Cartier goes Nordic with high jewellery in Stockholm
While luxury brands descend in droves upon Italy this season, Cartier has chosen to head north. The French luxury jeweller and watchmaker has opted for the Swedish capital, Stockholm, to unveil its new high jewellery collection titled ‘En...

Inside Germany: Confusion surrounds end of 'turbo' citizenship and all the June changes
From new bills tightening up Germany's immigration policy to changes coming in June, here's what we've been talking about at The Local this week. Inside Germany is our weekly look at some of the news, talking points and gossip in Germany that you...

Why are so many Americans rushing to Portugal, the UK, and Spain?
Top 3 European countries Americans are rushing to. But, why are so many Americans moving abroad? Credit: Jorge Fernández Salas, Unsplash. According to a massive survey by relocation platform Expatsi, more than 116,000 Americans seriously explored...

Britain's Got Talent finale shake-up as iconic singer makes surprise appearance
Britain's Got Talent's finale episode will feature a chart-topping musician. Tom Grennan is set to sing at the Britain’s Got Talent final and will perform a duet with judge KSI in tonight’s live show [31 May]. The pair reportedly agreed to take...

Ed Sheeran begins his European tour with 'unfortunate' mishap
Ed Sheeran performs his first gig of European tour in Madrid, Spain Ed Sheeran has just kickstarted his European tour with his first gig in Madrid. The 34-year-old English singer had two shows scheduled in the Riyadh Air Metropolitano, which has...

The famous musical Don Juan in Belgrade on 24 and 25 January
Belgrade will host the European premiere of the latest version of the French-Canadian musical Don Juan by Félix Gray on 24 and 25 January 2026, it was announced today during a meeting with lead actors Gian Marco Schiaretti and Letitia Carrer....

Artist's 'Sagas' has family stories to tell at Artport Gallery
Tallahassee artist Janice McCaskill's exhibit, "Sagas," is on display at the Tallahassee International Airport's Artport Gallery through July 7. McCaskill's art is inspired by family stories and often features hummingbirds as messengers. She...

The insiders’ guide: Where to go in Europe to avoid the crowds
Representing six extraordinarily calm and irrefutably cool destinations across Europe – ones shielded from overtourism yet within easy reach of an international airport – these stylish locals and insiders would welcome your company. Here, they...

As France tightens smoking ban, what are the laws around Europe?
France plans to ban smoking on beaches, in parks, outside schools and in other locations from July to protect children, the government said. The ban, which follows similar measures across an increasingly smoking-averse Europe, will exempt cafe...

PM Abiy’s European Tour: A Strategic Diplomatic Endeavor
Addis Ababa, May 31, 2025 (ENA) -- For the past seven years, Ethiopia has been committed to strengthening its bilateral and multilateral ties with the global community. This reform-oriented period has seen a marked rise in Ethiopia’s engagement...

Latest research in the Western Balkans:”Only 37 percent of citizens trust the EU”
Among all the Western Balkan countries, the highest level of trust in the European Union (EU) is found in Montenegro, while the lowest is in Serbia, according to the latest Eurobarometer survey, which also shows that the majority of EU citizens...

Patrice Drago: Paint Annapolis kicks off Anne Arundel Arts Month
Anne Arundel Arts Month has arrived, so prepare to be surrounded by art. Week One is Paint Annapolis, bringing more than 100 artists to the streets painting and engaging with the community. Week Two is Annapolis Arts Week, with a “Bounce!” Gallery...

EU Green Deal Falls Short of Food System Breakthrough
The European Union’s ambitious agenda to transform its agricultural and food systems, articulated most notably through the Farm to Fork and Biodiversity strategies, was heralded as a watershed moment in environmental and food policy. These...

Poland holds key presidential runoff shaped by Trump, far right, and Ukraine war
Poland is preparing for a presidential runoff election on Sunday, with two candidates presenting sharply contrasting visions for the nation’s future. The winner will succeed President Andrzej Duda, a conservative who is finishing his second and...

Trump’s Tariff Tactics Deflate EU’s Self- Image
There is, finally, some movement forward in the trade negotiations between the United States and the European Union. According to Yahoo Finance, the European Union has agreed to fast-track trade talks with the US in a bid to avoid President...

Germany hopes for EU deal on sending failed asylum seekers to third countries
Source: Reuters Germany’s Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt expressed hope that the European Union can agree on a common plan to send failed asylum seekers to third countries near their home regions. This approach is part of Chancellor...