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Letter fragment suggests Shakespeare did not abandon his wife in Stratford
New analysis of a letter fragment mentioning Shakespeare and his wife suggests the couple lived together in London in the early 17th century.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:
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Apple plans to switch US iPhone assembly to India in blow to China
Rising tariff and trade tensions between the US and China could significantly impact Appleβs sprawling supply chain, which is still heavily dependent on China.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Greece says it won't accept refugee returns from Germany
Athens says it won't accept Germany's plan to return refugees who first applied for asylum in Greece. The migration minister says the country administers a disproportionate number of displaced people within the EU.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Keir Starmer bets on green patriotism to beat fossil fuels β and Farage
The U.K. government wants to "take back control" of energy supply βbut is it swapping one dependence for another?
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Why is Germany's next chancellor, Merz, so unpopular?
Chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz and his CDU won Germany's election, yet his personal popularity is low β and getting lower. Most Germans don't trust him, not least because of his approach to the far-right AfD.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Some shark bites are βsurvival instinctβ, researchers say in defence of threatened predator
This is the first time self-defence in sharks has been documented in detail.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:The impressive security measures at Pope Francis' funeral, from anti-drone bazookas to Eurofighters
With hundreds of thousands of mourners and 130 official delegations expected, the security measures for the late pontiff's funeral are among the most extensive ever arrayed in Rome.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:What are the most dynamic and sustainable European cities? These are the winners
London, Paris and Berlin have consistently retained their position. But what makes them so special?
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Netherlands delays nitrogen emissions target, defying its own judges and the EU
Dutch government buys time for farmers but tests the limits of domestic courts and EU environmental law.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:UK in talks to buy back nuclear sites from French firm EDF
"Discussions are continuing" between the two governments on the U.K. acquiring three sites, an official told POLITICO.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Pope saved my children's future by bringing us to Italy, says Syrian migrant
In 2016, Pope Francis visited Lesbos and flew 12 migrants back to Italy on his plane - Wafaa Eid was one of them.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Brew festivals and ethical cafes: Why coffee-lovers should head to Helsinki this year
An increasingly diverse coffee culture has taken root in the Finnish city over the last decade.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:This βbone collectorβ caterpillar eats trapped insects and wears their body parts
The βbone collectorβ caterpillar may be older than the Hawaiian islands where it lives.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Senior Russian military officer killed in car bomb near Moscow
The bombing occurred soon after U.S. President Trumpβs special envoy Steve Witkoff arrived in Moscow for high-level diplomatic talks.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Trump says heβs negotiated 200 trade deals β but wonβt say with whom
The president was cryptic about the deals he says heβs reached but said he would give more details in a few weeks.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Bulgaria's eurozone accession campaign smeared with false claims
False information about Bulgaria's eurozone accession has been skewing the national conversation around adopting the euro.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Pope Francis's funeral: A visual guide
The procession, the ancient rituals and the symbolic changes - how Pope Francis will make his final journey.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:US lawmakers to attend Pope Francisβ funeralΒ
A bipartisan group will be led by Republican Sen. Susan Collins.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Protests held across Slovakia over NGO legislation
Protesters gathered in Bratislava and cities across Slovakia on Thursday to oppose new legislation they claim could restrict free expression and undermine the work of NGOs.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Trump says 'Crimea will stay with Russia' in latest interview
Senior US officials have warned that the administration could soon give up attempts to stop Russia's war in Ukraine if Moscow and Kyiv do not come to an agreement.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:UK chancellor says EU trade relations 'arguably' more important than US
A day after the meeting between the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, the UK finance minister said that trade relations with the EU may take precedence over those with the US.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Trump moves to start deep-sea mining in international waters
In his latest move to secure supplies of critical raw materials, the US president has instructed federal officials to expedite the opening up of Americaβs continental shelf to mining companies, and in a potentially explosive move, wants to allow US firms to mine in international waters.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Ukraine may have to temporarily give up land for peace, Kyiv Mayor Klitschko tells BBC
Vitali Klitschko tells the BBC that although unfair, it could be a temporary solution to end the fighting.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:MEPs urge Greek prime minister to crack down on Russia's shadow fleet
Selling old ships to Russia is a "completely irresponsible business practice", a group of MEPs has told the Greek prime minister.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Opposite effect: Could Trump's tariffs end up cooling inflation in Europe?
Trump's tariff push may cool down rather than heat up inflation in Europe. Falling energy prices, a stronger euro and excess goods supply from China are disinflationary forces, likely prompting the ECB to consider deeper rate cuts down the road.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Auerbachs Keller: Haunt of Luther and Goethe turns 500
Theologian Martin Luther, composer Robert Schumann and writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe had all frequented Leipzig's iconic cellar restaurant in their respective eras. What makes it so special?
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Syria's foreign minister to appear at UN Security Council in first US visit since al-Assad's fall
The Trump administration has yet to officially recognise the current Syrian government, led by Ahmad al-Sharaa, an Islamist former insurgent who led the offensive that toppled Assad.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:How China will influence the next pontiff after Pope Francis' pivot to Asia
With the conclave to choose his successor looking less Eurocentric than ever, Pope Francis' intense pastoral and diplomatic activity to build a bridge with Asia is set to continue.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Iran and US to resume high-stakes talks in Oman on Saturday to revive nuclear deal
Donald Trump has threatened air strikes if no deal is reached, while Iran hints it may pursue nuclear weapons with its growing uranium stockpile.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Can Germany ditch its 1 and 2-cent coins?
Many countries have dropped low-denomination coins in the past. But can cash-loving Germany follow suit and stop accepting the smallest euro coins? Other European nations are showing the way.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Bhutanese deported from the US again face statelessness
Suddenly deported after having lived for years in the US, a group of Nepali-speaking Bhutanese are caught in limbo, with both Nepal and Bhutan unwilling to provide them with citizenship rights.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Footage shows Istanbul tremor as aftershocks continue
Moments captured on video show the impact of a 6.2-magnitude earthquake that struck off the coast of Silivri in the Sea of Marmara on 23 April.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Pope Francis: Crowds gather in Vatican ahead of funeral
Around St. Peter's Square in Vatican City, large crowds of the faithful queued to bid farewell to the late Pope Francis. More than 128,000 people have already paid their respects in person.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:High-ranking Russian general killed in suspected car bombing near Moscow
Lieutenant General Yaroslav Moskalik died in a car blast in the city of Balashikha, some 15 kilometres from the Russian capital. Investigators suspect explosives and have opened a criminal investigation.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Mural in Rome questions funeral guests for Pope Francis
A new mural by street artist Laika has appeared near the Vatican, drawing attention for its satirical take on world leaders expected to attend the upcoming funeral of Pope Francis.
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