Russell Brand sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison for rape and sexual assaultDisgraced British comedian and actor Russell Brand was sentenced on Monday to 10 years and six months in prison after being convicted of raping a fan and assaulting three women during his showbiz career.
Italy’s ‘exit tax’ spooks super-rich expatsIn its draft budget submitted to parliament over the weekend, Meloni’s three-party coalition proposed a 26 per cent tax on paper profits accrued by people who have assets of €800,000 ($1.3 million) or more and decide to relocate from Italy.
Germans Miss Merkel, Their Old Chancellor, Though They Dislike Her PoliciesCrowds have flocked to the stern, but reassuring, face of Angela Merkel in her official portrait, even as a backlash to her legacy roils German politics.
Tech giant Nvidia to investigate CEO's affair with suspected Chinese spyUS tech giant Nvidia opens an independent investigation following reports its CEO Jensen Huang had a relationship with a suspected Chinese spy
The American Brain Drain Claims Another Scientist“I hate to say it, but right now America can’t be counted on as a full partner,” one scientist said. She glanced over at Holley-Bockelmann and winced. “Sorry,” she said. “The trust just isn’t there at the moment.” “Please,” Holley-Bockelmann said. “I know it’s a mess. That’s why I’m here.”
A Super El Niño Is Here. What Does It Mean for Skiing?Godzilla has arrived. A super El Niño is here. What sounds like the plot of a horror movie is actually a forecast for a climate event that is predicted to shatter records and reshape global snowfall patterns this winter.
Bomb Threats and Cyberattacks in Europe Inject Unease Into Everyday LifeA cyberattack on supermarket fridges, bomb threats to planes and software vulnerabilities have Europe on edge as government officials encourage resilience and stockpiling.
A first-hand account: Renting an apartment in SwedenUsually when you look for an apartment, you browse listings online, go to a few viewings, sign a lease, done. But renting a place works a little bit differently in Sweden. It’s less of a process and more of a long game. And if you don’t understand how it works, it can be confusing; and honestly, a bit defeating at times.
Nina Danilova: My favorite thrift and vintage stores in Florence, Italy’s premiere city of fashionThe first city one would perhaps name when thinking of Italian fashion today is Milan; however, it’s Florence that has been driving Italian style for centuries.
Thom Harding: My favorite kindercafés and family friendly restaurants in Vienna when it’s too cold for the parkDuring the next few months, I hope to use my position as a new father to lift the lid on the huge amount of events, locales and happenings arranged by the city of Vienna for families.
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