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EU Reconsiders ‘Chat Control’ as Denmark Reintroduces Controversial Encryption Scanning Bill
10The European Union is once again weighing legislation that could mandate the scanning of private digital communications, including encrypted messages, for material linked to child sexual abuse. Known informally as ‘Chat Control’, the proposal...

Trump’s Return Marks a Chance for Europe’s Renaissance — If We Dare Take It
26 The return of Donald Trump to the White House marks a turning point not only for the United States, but for Europe as well. After years of moral relativism, unchecked immigration, and weak-willed leadership, Trump’s clear stance against mass...

Seattle Art Fair 2025 provides a meeting ground for art lovers
I like to think of art fairs as meeting grounds. Sure, they’re underpinned by commerce, with galleries setting up booths in hopes of selling art. But they’re also events where artists and art lovers come together to commune with each other, check...

Sacred music concerts coming to Detroit a chance to hear Church's rich tradition
Members of the Sistine Chapel Choir, Sixitini Cantores, will perform Sept. 4 at St. John's Resort in Plymouth, one of several opportunities to experience sacred music in the coming weeks in the Archdiocese of Detroit. (Courtesy of Corporate Travel...

Skirball Cultural Center Showcases Jack Kirby’s Singular Vision of Heroism and Humanity
Kirby’s influence extended across decades, from co-creating Marvel’s major superheroes to shaping entire genres in postwar publishing. Photo: Sarah M Golonka | smg photography, courtesy Skirball Cultural Center When comic book artist Jack Kirby...

NGT: OPECST takes stock of the new European regulations
Since 2019, the European Union (EU) has been reviewing the European regulations that will apply to certain new varieties of genetically edited plants (i-e obtained with new genomic techniques, NGT). The process has proven not only lengthy, but...

Limerick’s inaugural Wild Geese & Hennessy Culture/Hip Hop Trail
THE Limerick Wild Geese Festival in association with Hennessy and Twilight Thursdays, brought some of Ireland’s best lyrical geniuses and storytellers on a musical trail around the city to Mother Macs, Mickey Martins, The Commercial and Record...

New mural appears by iconic artist in area that feels 'like Spain or Italy'
Renowned street artist Rogue One (Bobby McNamara) has unveiled a captivating new mural on the hoarding between Brunswick Lane and Candleriggs in the Merchant City area. The artwork adds a vibrant touch to the area and becomes a new highlight on...

Julie Speidel, renowned Seattle-area artist, dies at 83
Julie Speidel, the Pacific Northwest artist renowned for her enigmatic geological sculptures and prints, died from a neurological disorder on May 28 at age 83 on Vashon Island, near Seattle. Speidel’s lifelong fascination with the natural world,...

Keir Starmer makes promise to France's Emmanuel Macron over small boat chaos
Sir Keir Starmer promised Emmanuel Macron that the UK would continue to crack down on illegal working after France warned that failure to enforce employment laws was encouraging small boat crossings. The French president had complained that the...

12 of Europe’s Most Stunning Medieval Castles You Want to See
Have you ever wanted to explore the castles of Europe? Growing up, knights of the round table seemed like such a fantasy, but not with the ability tour these magnificent castles, you will have stories to share with all. These aren’t just tourist...

Exploring Cultural Connections: Troy University’s Mediterranean Mosaic Study Abroad Program
Troy University’s Mediterranean Mosaic study abroad program brought together 37 participants for an immersive educational experience across five countries. This interdisciplinary initiative demonstrated the University’s commitment to experiential...

Doubledown Accelerates Europe Push With €55 Million WHOW Deal
(MENAFN- The Arabian Post) DoubleDown Interactive has struck an agreement to acquire Hamburg-based WHOW Games GmbH for €55 million, plus up to €10 million in performance-linked earn‐outs, in a move to deepen its foothold in Europe's expanding...

American mum floored by 'huge difference' between kids in Europe and US
Exploring new corners of the globe is a fantastic opportunity to gain insights into diverse cultures and lifestyles. However, an American mum was taken aback by the contrasting attitudes towards children during her recent trip to Portugal. Erin...

'The magic is the music': North Tonawanda Carrousel Museum to open $1M expansion in August
NORTH TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WKBW) — Expansion is coming to the Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum in North Tonawanda by the end of August, unveiling a $1 million building addition centered on the local impact of carrousel music. Over the past 46 years,...

Pea Week: See the History of England's Pea Plants
Summary Pea Week celebrates a rich history of honoring the pea harvest season in farming towns with games, contests, and parades. The event thrives by blending tradition and new ideas, bringing people of all ages together for joyful, local fun....

Bitget and UNTOLD Join Forces to Redefine Engagement Through Crypto and Culture
Bitget, the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, is turning up the volume on its global expansion by partnering with UNTOLD—one of the top three music festivals in the world, as an official sponsor of UNTOLD X this August,...

The European Parliament has adopted a resolution on Georgia based on reports from 2023–2024
The European Parliament has adopted a resolution on Georgia The European Parliament has adopted a resolution on Georgia based on the 2023–2024 reports. The document states that the situation in Georgia has significantly deteriorated since the...

UK and France could deploy coordinated nuclear force to face 'extreme threats'
The UK and France will agree to coordinate their nuclear deterrents in the event of extreme threats against Europe. Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron will sign a declaration on Thursday to deepen nuclear cooperation, as well as agreeing to ramp up...

Gallerie d’Italia Naples offers accessible introduction to range of Italian art masterpieces
Gallerie d'Italia in Naples, Italy, features a variety of paintings, sculptures, antiquities and other art created over the centuries. It is housed in the former Banco di Napoli building on Via Toledo in the city's Quartieri Spagnoli neighborhood....