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British expats in Spain face 40% pension tax blow as new UK inheritance rules loom
British expatriates living in Spain are facing a significant financial hit as new UK pension and inheritance tax rules are set to take effect from 6 April 2027. The changes mean that pension pots left unused at death could be brought within the scope of inheritance tax, potentially exposing beneficiaries to a combined tax burden…
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Apple overhauls EU App Store fees with simplified commission rates
Apple has confirmed new App Store rules for the European Union, taking effect on 1 October, which it says will resolve its long-running disagreements with the European Commission over business terms and alternative app distribution. All developers distributing apps will move onto a single set of business terms, with Apple dropping several previous charges, including…
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Rally cheers, siege standoff, Golden Boot heats up
Reporting on 18 August brought together sharply different scenes: in Jakarta, demonstrators marched against government policies and raised concerns about living costs, corruption and the expanded role of the military in civilian affairs. Police blocked roads during the protest and brief scuffles were reported. Separately, attention remained on Qusra in the occupied West Bank, where…
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‘Audiences want to feel my calves!’ The endurance extremists pounding treadmills and pumping pedals at the fringe
The Edinburgh Fringe this year features a striking crop of shows built around genuine physical endurance, with performers cycling, running and spinning through demanding routines as an integral part of the storytelling rather than mere spectacle. Productions such as SpinQueen™, in which Megan Tomei leads a chaotic high-intensity spin class, and Cadel: Lungs on Legs,…
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Handsome Kennedy heir, 32, is put on Putin’s most wanted list after traveling to Ukraine to fight Russian soldiers
A member of the Kennedy family, aged 32, has reportedly been added to Russia’s most-wanted list after travelling to Ukraine to fight against Russian forces. The move underscores the risks faced by foreign volunteers who join Ukraine’s defence, some of whom have become targets for Russian authorities amid the ongoing war. The article’s available text…
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French Film Producer Nicolas Altmayer & Dior Executive Mathilde Favier Die In Car Accident
French film producer Nicolas Altmayer and Dior public relations executive Mathilde Favier have died in a car accident in western France, local authorities confirmed. The crash has prompted an outpouring of tributes from across the French film and fashion industries, reflecting Altmayer’s standing as one of the country’s most prolific independent producers and Favier’s senior…
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3 Country Groups From the 1950s Whose Melodies Still Echo Through the Decades
An American Songwriter piece revisits three country acts from the 1950s whose harmonies and songwriting continue to influence the genre, framing them as models for understanding country music’s roots. The article uses each act as an example of how enduring craftsmanship and vocal chemistry helped shape the sound of American country music beyond their own…
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Kanye West to perform in Russia despite cultural boycott of country
Kanye West is set to become one of the first major Western artists to perform in Russia since the country’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, breaking the widespread cultural boycott observed by most musicians. Two shows have been announced at St Petersburg’s Gazprom Arena on 10 and 11 October, with tickets for the 70,000-capacity venue…
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Vieira returns to manage Senegal national team
Patrick Vieira has been appointed head coach of the Senegal men’s national team, succeeding Pape Thiaw, who was sacked following the country’s last-32 exit at the 2026 World Cup. Born in Dakar, the 50-year-old former Arsenal and France captain will now manage the country of his birth, having moved to France as a child and…
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Spanish journalist says Ceuta residents believe government isn’t doing enough to prevent another migrant rush
Ceuta residents say they feel scared after 70,000 migrants flooded Spain's North African enclave, as border security concerns grow amid Morocco tensions.