Man gets scooter back, 42 years after it was stolen
Antonio Smiglio, a 58-year-old Italian, was reunited—to his great surprise—with his scooter, which was stolen... in 1984, 42 years ago.
Fighting mass tourism: beach umbrellas banned for people aged 10 to 65
In the fight against mass tourism and to protect the ecosystem, a coastal town on the Italian island of Sardinia has enacted a unique measure: on certain beaches, beach umbrellas are banned for people between the ages of 10 and 65.
India to remove Green Boots’ grim ‘warning’ from Mount Everest
After thirty years, the body of “Green Boots” still lies on Mount Everest, but now it is finally being taken away. The Indian climber, who earned his nickname because of his striking green boots, died in 1996 at an altitude of 8,500 meters—a place where every mission is life-threatening.
Kremlin critic killed in Poland after Putin caricature
A Russian artist and outspoken critic of President Vladimir Putin was shot dead on Monday in eastern Poland. The 44-year-old man, believed to be Semyon Skrepetsky, was the victim of a targeted attack in the city of Biała Podlaska, about 35 kilometers from the border with Belarus.
FIFA appears to be giving in to Trump's unusual request, leaving Football experts puzzled
The 32nd edition of the World Cup kicked off last week. Host nations Mexico, Canada, and the United States are welcoming 48 men’s national teams to the World Cup. However, the tense global geopolitical situation meant that not every country was welcomed with open arms at the final tournament. And Trump’s immigration policies and wars certainly played a role in that. In the meantime, the ball is rolling, and with most attention focused on what many consider the most important issue: football.
Starbucks closes in South Korea to teach staff history
Remarkable coffee news is reaching us from South Korea.
UK to ban media for young people under 16: “It makes children unhappy"
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer wants to ban social media for young people under 16. Gaming and live-streaming platforms will also face stricter rules, in one of the toughest measures worldwide to better protect children online.
Norwegian scandal-plagued prince sentenced to prison for rape
Marius Borg Høiby has been sentenced in Oslo to four years in prison for, among other things, two rapes. The 29-year-old son of Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit stood trial on forty charges and must also pay tens of thousands of euros in damages.
Trump has a favorite: “You have a great chance at winning the world title”
The United States did what was expected of them in the World Cup opener. Paraguay was easily defeated 4-1, securing the first, reassuring three points; a first step toward qualifying for the second round. The U.S. still has to face Australia (June 19) and Turkey (June 26) in Group D. Qualifying for the next round is certainly not out of the question for the U.S. national football team. President Donald Trump is already looking ahead and sees his national football team as a strong contender for the title.
Beware of scam at French toll booths without barriers
Summer is just around the corner. But that also means scammers are looking to take advantage of carefree travelers on their way to their dream destination. Be extra vigilant for a sneaky scam you may encounter on the “Autoroute du Soleil” on your way to your sun-drenched getaway.