Italy restores lucky testicles on bull mosaic worn down by tourists
The artwork is the centre of a tradition that involves visitors performing three spins on it for good fortune.
Survival before safety for Delhi’s poor as temperatures hit 45C
As temperatures peak, Delhi’s informal workers continue working despite growing health risks.
Portugal breaks hottest May day record as Europe swelters in heatwave
French students are taking their exams in baking schools, while red alerts are issued in Italy.
How did this novel about food win a Booker Prize this year?
Taiwan Travelogue is the first novel translated from Mandarin Chinese to win the prestigious award.
US and Iran reach tentative deal to extend ceasefire, US officials say
But there has been conflicting information from Tehran, with one news agency reporting that no deal has been finalised or confirmed.
Man jailed for 15 years over plot to attack Taylor Swift concert in Vienna
A 21-year-old Austrian man admitted planning the attack and other terrorism-related offences.
Israel hits Lebanese capital in ‘targeted strike’
Beirut had until now largely been spared even as both Israel and Hezbollah accused each other of breaking last month’s ceasefire.
Portugal breaks hottest May day record as Europe swelters in heatwave
French students are taking their exams in baking schools, while red alerts are issued in Italy.
US justice department launches criminal investigation into Trump accuser E Jean Carroll
The case centres on whether the former columnist lied about the funding she received for her civil lawsuit against the US president.
Questions over safety as 16 pupils die in another Kenya school fire
Several parents were still waiting for news of their children roughly 12 hours after the fire.


