Italian Leaders Hit Back at Accusations of Police Racism and Homophobia

Tesla hits $1tn market value after Musk-backed Trump win

Car company’s valuation saw sharp rally on growing bets CEO would reap the benefits of his support for president-elect. Tesla’s market value breached the $1tn mark in a sharp rally on Friday, on ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

With 'Dune' and 'Gladiator' sequels in the mix, are we back to hits winning the top Oscar?

Here are the 10 best picture winners with the highest box-office grosses

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 13

Poorer nations deride COP29 offer of $250bn to tackle climate change

Independent expert group says amount falls short of $390bn a year needed by 2035 to deal with effects of global warming

World - Financial Times - 19 hours ago

As Australia puts more focus on climate change, New Zealand is accused of pulling back

In a role reversal of sorts, Australia has been taking a more aggressive stance on climate change, while its neighbor New Zealand is accused of pulling back.

Man, 74, dies after being hit by bus as police urge social media restraint

Police said a 74-year-old man died, and urged the public to stop sharing distressing images on social media.

Attackers set fire to the headquarters of a Bangladesh party that backed ousted leader Sheikh Hasina

Attackers have set fire to the headquarters of a Bangladesh party that supported the country's ousted leader Sheikh Hasina

World - ABC News - October 31

Trump at MSG: A Closing Carnival of Grievances and Racism

The inflammatory rally was a capstone for an increasingly aggrieved campaign for Donald Trump, whose rhetoric has grown darker and more menacing.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 28

Axelrod: Racism, sexism partly to blame for Harris defeat

Democratic strategist David Axelrod called out "racial bias" and "sexism" for what he labeled as their "impact" on the outcome of the presidential election. "Let's be honest about this. Let's be ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

3 arrested for Clásico racism to Yamal, Raphinha

Spanish police have arrested three people in relation to racist insults aimed at Barcelona duo Lamine Yamal and Raphinha during last month's Clásico at the Bernabéu.

Sports - ESPN - 2 hours ago

Harris holds rally in Georgia with Barack Obama and celebrities – live

Early voting totals have been breaking records in Georgia, with about 30% of the electorate having already cast a ballot. Tell us: is the looming election stressing you out? Don’t miss ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

Senior Trump adviser Susie Wiles in rare social media post hits back at Cuban

Pro-Trump women are hitting back at billionaire Mark Cuban after his remarks that the former president typically doesn't surround himself with "strong, intelligent women," including senior Trump ...

Politics - The Hill - October 31

Max Verstappen hits back at British critics after São Paulo GP masterclass

‘I don’t see any British press,’ defending champion notes McLaren’s Andrea Stella prioritises constructors’ title Max Verstappen sniped at criticism from British media pundits after putting ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova hits back after US journalist mocks her ‘forehead’

Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova has expressed her dismay at “unprofessional commentary” after a prominent American tennis journalist mocked her appearance during television coverage.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 10

Russia hits back after Ukraine's strike using U.S. long-range missiles

Dnipro bears the brunt of Moscow's first retaliatory strike after Ukraine fires U.S.-made missiles into Russia, and Ukraine claims Moscow may have used an ICBM.

Middle East crisis live: Iran ‘not seeking war’, president says; protesters disrupt speech by Netanyahu

One killed and at least 29 injured after truck hits bus stop in Israel; protesters shout ‘shame on you’ as Israeli PM speaks at memorial ceremony for victims of Hamas attack. See all our Middle ...

World - The Guardian - October 27

An Italian Luxury House Takes Artisanship to New Heights

At Bottega Veneta, craftspeople are celebrated as much for their creativity as for the quality of their leather work.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 25

Living on a Volcano’s Edge, Italians Practice for Disaster

The Italian authorities carried out a drill of their plan to save a half-million people from toxic fumes, deadly quakes or a full eruption. Vesuvius isn’t the volcano they’re worried about.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 27

Italian authorities bust 'Banksy forgery ring'

Over 2,100 forgeries, also targeting Warhol, Picasso, Monet and Dali, were recovered in the sting.

Harris Has Targeted Racism and Sexism While in Office. She Doesn’t Broadcast It.

As vice president, Kamala Harris has targeted racial and gender gaps in health care, lending and other areas. She isn’t running on that part of her record.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 25

Trump says New York rally marred by racism was ‘absolute lovefest’

Former US president also lashes out at Kamala Harris and immigrants in lengthy remarks at Florida home

Business - Financial Times - October 29

Threats, racism, misogyny: Trump’s disturbing final week of campaigning

The former president leaned heavily into his agenda of hate and menace in a week as unedifying as it was unhinged. There was racism and misogyny by the bucketload. There was a firing squad death ...

World - The Guardian - November 1

Racism, snipers’ bullets and Elon Musk: the Trump campaign in 10 moments

Trump’s campaign was possibly one of the most extreme, with violent rhetoric and a profound sense of grievance, but he resonated with enough people to win. US election 2024 – latest updates US ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

'We shouldn't need to face racist attacks in 2024'

The organisation Love Music Hate Racism is set to relaunch across the country including Coventry.

Vini: 'I suffered a lot and still suffer' from racism

Brazilian forward Vinícius Júnior says he has "suffered a lot and still suffers" because of the racism he's been subjected to since arriving in Spain in 2018.

Sports - ESPN - 3 days ago

Rio Tinto Says Sexual Harassment, Racism Still Happening at Miner

The miner is finding it difficult to stamp out sexual harassment, racism, and bullying as it faces resistance and backlash from some workers to its efforts to overhaul the culture.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 3 days ago

Bentancur, Son & the rise of racism against East and South East Asians in football

BBC Sport looks at the rise in racism towards East and South East Asian players and fans in football.

‘It’s everyone’s fight’: Vinícius calls for more help in battle against racism

Brazilian believes things are heading in right direction ‘I’ve suffered so much and still sometimes suffer’ The Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior has spoken about his fight against racism, ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Chinese imports damage ‘dignity’ of Italian tomato, says Mutti chief

Boss of tomato sauce group urges Brussels to protect farmers hit by ‘unfair’ competition from China’s Xinjiang region

Business - Financial Times - October 25

Italian government's praise for El Alamein troops sparks fascism row

World - Yahoo News - October 25

Italian Camorra mafia fugitive arrested in Colombia for drug trafficking

A fugitive member of the Camorra mafia due to serve almost 19 years in prison for drug trafficking has been arrested in Colombia, Italian police said on Friday.

Translators association honors English-language editions of Italian prose and French poetry

The English-language translators of an Italian collection of short stories and a French book of poetry have won awards from the American Literary Translators Association

Entertainment - ABC News - October 28

CVC seeks €700mn for its Italian pharma outsourcer Genetic

Private equity group hires advisers from Rothschild to help it sell majority stake

Business - Financial Times - November 9

Major Italian tourist site to limit daily visitor numbers

Nearly 4 million people visited the ruins of the Roman city of Pompeii in 2023, a third more than the previous year.

Italian Leaders Hit Back at Accusations of Police Racism and Homophobia

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