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The food is rich in flavor, with portions so generous that even the starters could pass for mains. The Aubergine alla Parmigiana, drenched in cheese, melts in your mouth, while the ossobucco and its tagliatelle instantly give you the feeling of being in the south of Italy during a mild winter. What’s not? Be ready to loosen your purse strings — this isn’t a budget-friendly venue. But a great spot for special occasions. Vibe: With velvet banquettes, warm wood tones, Venetian-style wall art and cozy alcoves, Al Piccolo Mondo feels like “a warm hug” the moment you enter. It’s romantic, old-school and…
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The 31-year-old Kirk — a close ally of U.S. President Donald Trump — was shot dead Wednesday while speaking at a college campus in Utah in an apparent act of political violence. He rose to fame as one of the most influential conservative activists since Trump’s initial ascension to office, playing a key role in mobilizing young people to vote for him. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, from the center-left Labour Party, rebuked political violence and said his thoughts are with Kirk’s loved ones. “It is heartbreaking that a young family has been robbed of a father and a husband.…
By AP with Eleanor Butler Published on 11/09/2025 – 8:40 GMT+2 South Korea’s president said on Thursday that South Korean companies will likely hesitate to maintain or make direct investments in the United States if the US fails to improve its visa system for Korean workers. In a news conference marking 100 days in office, Lee called for improvements in the US visa system as he spoke about the 4 September immigration raid in Georgia that resulted in the arrest of more than 300 South Korean workers at a battery factory under construction at Hyundai’s sprawling auto plant in Georgia. Lee…
In the first half of 2025, she racked up over 55 million views on TikTok and four million likes, mostly from tweens glued to their cellphones. Not bad for an artificial intelligence-generated cartoon ballerina with a cappuccino teacup for a head. Her name is Ballerina Cappuccina. Her smiling, girlish face is accompanied by a deep, computer-generated male voice singing in Italian — or, at least, some Italian. The rest is gibberish. She is one of the most prominent characters in the internet phenomenon known as “Italian Brain Rot,” a series of memes that exploded in popularity this year, consisting of…
“Last night’s ‘training wheel’ attack by the Russians on Poland (and that is what it was) shows how the states of the alliance have not bothered to prepare properly for not only future war —but the war that is staring them right now in the face,” he said. Ukraine, which is used to almost daily attacks by Russia, responds more swiftly and more cheaply. Ukraine said it had intercepted 386 out of 415 Russian drones and 27 out of 43 missiles launched overnight Tuesday. 6. How can NATO respond? The alliance is aware that its air defenses need improving, and…
Out of the 19 Russian drones crossing into Poland overnight on Wednesday, at least a couple came via Belarus, Ukraine’s president said. “At least two Russian drones that entered Polish territory during the night used Belarusian airspace,” Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. “In total, at least several dozen Russian drones were moving along the border of Ukraine and Belarus.” On Wednesday, Ukraine’s air defence destroyed more than 380 Russian drones of various models. At least 250 of them were Shaheds. Kyiv is now investigating the drone types and the details of the Russian attack, Zelenskyy said, adding that Ukraine is ready “to…
The IAA Mobility international motor show kicked off in Munich with a spectacular display. A dazzling lineup of innovative car models was presented with dramatic lighting and music, setting the stage for what should have been a celebration of progress. But behind the glitz and glamour, the German automotive industry is grappling with a deepening crisis. On one front, fierce competition from China is threatening Germany’s global market share. On the other, the United States is turning up the pressure with 15% tariffs on German vehicles. At home, political decisions are adding to the burden. Bavarian Premier Markus Söder responded…
Seasoned budget negotiators argue that key decisions are taken in these cozy meetings. Last March, net payers agreed to earmark €175 billion for the Horizon research program — which was confirmed by the Commission shortly after — during an informal gathering in Helsinki, according to the EU diplomat. Where the Commission stands Waiting on the sidelines, the Commission will lobby national governments to stay close to its original proposal during the negotiations with the Council and the Parliament. In the coming months, Budget Commissioner Piotr Serafin — a former Polish ambassador to the EU who knows the Council like the back…
By Euronews Published on 11/09/2025 – 7:00 GMT+2 As EU industry chief Stéphane Séjourné said recently in his stark warning, Europe’s auto industry is “in mortal danger”. Stuttering sales, high energy prices, growing global competition and an uncertain regulatory and trade environment have plunged the sector into a spiralling crisis. To address the most pressing challenges, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will host senior automotive executives in Brussels on Friday for crash talks. It’s the third and final crisis meeting of its kind this year, part of what the Commission has billed the “Strategic Dialogue on the Future of…