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Reproductive rights: Luxembourg MPs vote to abolish abortion 'reflection period'
Luxembourg's parliament voted on Tuesday to eliminate the mandatory waiting period for abortions while rejecting a proposal to extend the legal timeframe for the procedure. On Tuesday, lawmakers in Luxembourg's Chamber of Deputies approved a...

Home away from home: How young Ukrainians build new lives in Luxembourg
Uprooted by war and forced to grow up fast, young Ukrainians in Luxembourg are carving out new lives far from home, balancing memories of what they left behind with hopes for what lies ahead. Since Russia's 2022 invasion, over six million...

The accession of Prince Guillaume of Luxembourg: everything we know about the changing of the royal guard in October
Then, it’s on to Steinfort, where Prince Guillaume will meet with local healthcare workers, and in Dudelange, he will be treated to a dance show, which will follow the cultural development of Luxembourg as it evolves out of its industrial past. A...

UM Spotlights Top Alumni Under Age 25
MISSOULA – A University of Montana education can set you on a path to your dream career, and many grads are making an impact as soon as they graduate. The UM Alumni Association is honoring the outstanding work of recent graduates in its latest 25...
The Rise of Chinese Online Literature: A Cultural Bridge to the World
Zhang Bolan, Zhao Yipu and Mang Jiuchen|Published 1 hour ago 3min Once a niche form of entertainment, Chinese online literature, from serialised novels to adaptations in television, gaming, and animation, is emerging as a new cultural bridge to...
‘Everyone loves dying children’: Sacked mayor’s bizarre radio rant
“It’s like giving away Hyde Park, Jardin du Luxembourg the Royal National Park in Sydney. “If anyone accuses me of bad behaviour or defamation, I’ll sue them, because I have been nothing but a good mayor.” The council has been embroiled in...

St. Cecilia is one of the parishes founded by St. John Neumann
St. Cecilia’s is one of three worship sites that make up St. John Neumann Parish in Wyoming County. The church’s whole existence is a tribute to the caring community that quite literally built the place of worship. Why not take a Jubilee...

Explore France in 7 Days: Paris, Lyon & the Riviera
France offers a little bit of everything—iconic cities, historic landmarks, and beautiful landscapes. Whether you’re walking the streets of Paris, tasting local dishes in Lyon, or relaxing along the coast in the French Riviera, this 7-day France...

Top EU court strikes a blow against Italy’s Albania migrant camps scheme
The European Union’s top court has backed Italian judges who questioned a list of “safe countries” drawn up by Rome, as it prepares to deport migrants to detention centres in Albania. The hard-right government of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni...

Millionaires multiply across the U.S.
NEW YORK — As a child, Heidi Barley watched her family pay for groceries with food stamps. As a college student, she dropped out because she couldn’t afford tuition. In her twenties, already scraping by, she was forced to take a pay cut that...
How Black culture has shaped Paris—and where to experience it
Travelers searching for immersive Black or African cultural experiences in Paris can start with a stroll through Marché Dejean in the city’s La Goutte d’Or district, also known as Little Africa. Photograph by Michael Zumstein, Agence...

Who are the out LGBTQ+ Swedish players confirmed to be playing in the 2025 Euros?
The UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 is set to be a tournament full of LGBTQ+ footy stars and there are numerous out queer players on Sweden’s national team who will be taking to the pitch. Sweden finished behind France and England in their qualifying...

PM and Grand Duke attend: Cape Verde marks 50 years of independence with Luxembourg visit
Cape Verde marked 50 years of independence this weekend with official celebrations attended by Grand Duke Henri and Prime Minister Luc Frieden. At the invitation of Cape Verdean President José Maria Neves, Grand Duke Henri travelled to the island...

Today In Culture, Monday, July 7, 2025: Daisies Plots New Restaurant | “The Bear” Gets Another Season | Could The Violet Hour Return?
Get Chicago & Great Lakes culture news sent to your inbox every weekday morning. Subscribe to Newcity Today here. ART Milwaukee Artist Resource Network Closes HQ The Milwaukee Artist Resource Network’s Third Ward headquarters, café, wine bar,...

Where to experience Black culture in Paris
Creative Black minds and artisans have been present in Paris’s renowned art and food scene since the 1920s. American writers like Langston Hughes and James Baldwin found a home in the city’s bustling jazz cafes, and their future works have laid...

Interview with Fatima Rougi: Secure abortion rights, urges Planning Familial president
New Planning Familial president Fatima Rougi appeared on RTL Radio on Thursday, reiterating the need to secure abortion rights before "conservative men" begin questioning them. The Family Planning charity is pushing for the right to abortion to be...

Threat Actors Use Malicious RMM Tools for Stealthy Initial Access to Organizations
A small increase in targeted cyberattacks that make use of Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) capabilities that are embedded in PDF documents has been seen by WithSecure. These campaigns primarily focus on organizations in France and...

I’ve got cancer so how should I invest my KiwiSaver? – Mary Holm
True, you miss out on higher average returns. But you don’t need the worry that the markets might be down at the very time you might have to withdraw. If anything, you should perhaps move all your money into a lowest-risk defensive fund. These...
Court limits Italy's fast-track return of rejected asylum seekers to 'safe' countries
ROME (AP) — Judges at the EU’s top court ruled Friday that Italy can fast-track deportations of migrants to countries designated as “safe," but with limits. The Court of Justice of the European Union was asked if an accelerated asylum procedure,...

15 countries call for Gaza ceasefire and two-state solution at UN meeting
Fifteen countries have issued a joint statement affirming their “unwavering commitment to the vision of the two-state solution” at a United Nations conference held in New York this week. At the conference hosted by France and Saudi Arabia, 15...