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Uzbekistan has used the opening of UNESCO’s 43rd General Conference to present a reform-driven vision for global cooperation – one centred on modernising education, expanding AI ethics, strengthening media literacy, safeguarding cultural heritage and advancing women’s leadership. Addressing heads of state, ministers and delegates from 190 countries, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev unveiled a set of initiatives he hopes will guide UNESCO’s agenda in the coming years: a platform to advance inclusive education for children with special needs, a model School of Artificial Intelligence in Uzbekistan, a global AI ethics forum, an International Institute for Digital Heritage, a UNESCO Academy on Women’s…
The invitation, which has been in the works for months, comes as Brussels and Washington are still going through the implementation of commitments struck in Scotland in July between U.S. President Donald Trump and the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. European Commission spokesperson Olof Gill confirmed the invitation had been extended to Lutnick. Brussels is still pressing Washington for tariff exemptions on sensitive sectors such as spirits and chemicals, and has raised concerns about the U.S. expanding its list of derivative steel products subject to a 50 percent tariff. EU countries will be informed of the invitation on…
At Glenda Spooner Farm in Yeovil, UK, a small foal is trotting into the spotlight. Pam the Shetland was born at the World Horse Welfare rescue and rehoming centre in July 2025, and at barely the size of a spaniel, she has quickly become a firm favourite. Her mother, Sophie, was rescued last summer in poor condition and heavily pregnant. Soon after arriving at the farm, she gave birth to Pam, a tiny but healthy foal. Claire Dickie, Manager at Glenda Spooner Farm, says Pam is one of the smallest she has ever seen. Both mare and foal are now…
We’ve handpicked our favourite – and largely unseen – horror movies of the past decade. It’s by no means an exhaustive list as some titles from this year (Sinners and 28 Years Later) could make the cut in a new ‘best of’ compilation but until then dear reader contend yourself with these chilling choices. Which ones have you seen and do you agree with our picks? 2014: Ich Seh, Ich Seh (Goodnight Mommy) (Dir. Veronika Franz and Severin Fiala) An opulent house with large glass windows glows within a secluded Austrian woodland. Inside, a mother (Susanne Wuest) is recovering from…
Slovak police on Thursday said the new amendment to a traffic law that sets a maximum permitted speed on sidewalks in urban areas does not apply to pedestrians.Several local and international media, including POLITICO, earlier reported that the law — which sets a limit of 6 kilometers per hour — will apply to pedestrians as well. “I must clarify that this is not true,” police Vice President Rastislav Polakovič told Slovak media. “The rule is intended for people using roller skates, scooters, skateboards, skis, or similar sports equipment, as well as cyclists up to 10 years old, including their escorts.…
Published on 31/10/2025 – 16:19 GMT+1 The European Commission on Friday expressed confidence that a deal to allow the UK to take part in one of the EU’s flagship defence programmes will be concluded over the next two weeks with enough time for member states to adjust their rearmament plans. Brussels and London have been engaged in talks since the summer to allow the UK to take part in the bloc’s SAFE programme aimed at boosting joint procurement of European-made weapon systems as the EU looks to rearm aggressively in response to Russia’s threat. EU member states have until the…
Updated: 31/10/2025 – 7:00 GMT+1 Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 31st, 2025 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. … More
Despite a modest increase of only 0.1 percent in prices in October, services price inflation hit its highest level in over six months at 3.4 percent. The metric is closely watched by the European Central Bank (ECB) because of its close link to wage growth, which accelerated to around 4 percent in the second quarter. Persistent services inflation can eventually feed through the rest of the economy, and could drive prices higher across the basket of goods being measured. However, ECB President Christine Lagarde repeated on Thursday that she expects wage growth to slow again in the coming months. The…
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In her dining room, a woman is sitting in front of a large Cubist portrait of herself. She insists on being called by her first name only. Hedda is being questioned by two investigators. There has been a shooting the night before, and they want her to go over the events that led to the incident. What follows is the detailed account of Hedda Gabler/Tesman’s night spent plotting the downfall of her rivals at any cost. Hedda is the fourth feature film by filmmaker Nia DaCosta, known for the 2021 Jordan Peele-produced horror film Candyman and, most recently, The Marvels…