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August 20, 2023

Prince Albert of Monaco's son Alexandre Grimaldi on if he'll have a hand in the future of the country

Prince Albert of Monaco's son Alexandre Grimaldi, whom the royal shares with Nicole Coste, weighed in on his future plans ahead of his 20th birthday.

August 18, 2023

ECB to raise objections to Italy's windfall tax on banks

The European Central Bank is reportedly preparing to address concerns with Italy regarding the government's unexpected windfall tax on bank profits.

August 17, 2023

UK prime minister plans meeting with Saudi crown prince amid trade, security talks

On Thursday, the Prime Minister of Britain announced his intention to hold a meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as soon as possible.

August 17, 2023

Boehringer Ingelheim advances obesity drug candidate with up to 19% weight loss in mid-stage trial

German pharmaceutical company Boehringer Ingelheim revealed its intention to launch three advanced-stage investigations into its promising obesity drug candidate.

August 17, 2023

Germany reneges on pledge to meet NATO spending target: report

Germany reportedly walked back a pledge to meet NATO's target of spending 2% of GDP on defense annually, instead vowing to uphold that average over five years.

August 17, 2023

Heads of Slovakia's spy agency, other intelligence officials accused of abusing power, criminal conspiracy

Multiple Slovakian officials, including the head of the country's spy agency as well as five other intelligence officers, are being accused of abuse of power and criminal conspiracy.

August 17, 2023

Top international chess federation bars transgender females from competing in women's events

The International Chess Federation said the organization will bar transgender women from competing in official events for females.

August 16, 2023

US military's aerial reconnaissance pictures of England during WWII go online for the first time

Before the advent of Google Earth, the U.S. Army Air Forces undertook vital photo reconnaissance during World War II, specifically between 1943 and 1944, which have been released.

August 16, 2023

Tourist gang-raped at Spanish resort while attackers filmed assault: report

A group of French and Swiss tourists were arrested in Spain after allegedly gang-raping an 18-year-old British woman on the island of Mallorca, a popular tourist destination.

August 16, 2023

Prominent Bulgarian businessman shot, killed in broad daylight following 2 previous assassination attempts

A prominent businessman and former politician, Alexey Petrov, was shot and killed in broad daylight in Bulgaria, where killings of public figures used to be a common occurrence.