A statue depicting a woman from a famous 19th century poem wearing a transparent dress has triggered a sexism row in Italy.
Taliban outlaws barbers shaving or trimming beards
Barbers in Afghanistan’s Helmand province have been banned by the Taliban from shaving or trimming beards.
North Korea fires suspected ballistic missile into sea as it accuses US of hostility
North Korea has fired a short-range missile towards the sea off its east coast, South Korea’s military and Tokyo officials have said.
Kate Moss urged to ditch animal fur after Saint Lauren announcement
Animal rights group Peta has urged Kate Moss to stop wearing fur after luxury brand Saint Lauren ditched the material.
‘It’s like a huge loneliness, a sadness’: Weeping for those who’ve lost everything to the La Palma volcano
Le Palma’s donation centre is a place for evacuated residents to find clothes and food, and also a place for them to console each other.
UEFA drops case against three clubs over European Super League
UEFA has dropped its legal case against three clubs who remain committed to the European Super League.
South Korea’s president says ‘time has come’ to consider dog meat ban
South Korea’s president has said the country should consider banning the eating of dog meat.
Threats from drug criminals sees boost to Dutch PM’s security – reports
Security around the Netherlands’ prime minister has been boosted following threats from criminals linked to the drugs trade, it has been claimed.
President Emmanuel Macron hit with egg at trade fair which was promoting French food
France’s president has been hit on the shoulder by an egg thrown during an event to promote the country’s food.
Traffic lights, Jamaica’s flag, or a ‘grand coalition’: What will Germany’s new government look like?
Olaf Scholz, the candidate for chancellor for the party with the most seats after the German election, says he is ready to start negotiations to form a coalition that will allow him to lead his country.