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The Florentine Diamond Resurfaces After 100 Years in Hiding
A legendary jewel of the Hapsburg dynasty — not seen since 1919 and thought lost, stolen or recut — has actually been safe in a Canadian bank for decades.
Published: November 6, 2025, 10:01 am
Booker Prize 2025: Have Your Say on the Nominees
Kiran Desai’s “The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny” is the favorite, but books by Andrew Miller, Katie Kitamura and Susan Choi are also in the running for the prestigious award.
Published: November 6, 2025, 10:00 am
FIFA Will Award Its Own Peace Prize Next Month in Washington
Gianni Infantino, the president of FIFA, has built a close relationship with President Trump, who has groused about not winning the Nobel Peace Prize.
Published: November 5, 2025, 7:48 pm
France Moves to Block the Shein Website Over a Sex Doll Scandal
The crackdown, ordered by the prime minister, added to the controversy over the Chinese fast-fashion retailer as it opened its first store in Paris amid chaotic scenes.
Published: November 6, 2025, 9:02 am
How Trade Tensions Sent Automakers Scrambling for Chips
Carmakers and their suppliers are piecing together new supply chains after a Chinese-owned company in the Netherlands was caught in the middle of the trade war, revealing European vulnerabilities.
Published: November 5, 2025, 8:14 pm
Deadly Louisville Air Crash Disrupts One of World’s Busiest Cargo Hubs
The crash killed nine people and forced a halt to operations at UPS Worldport, a major automated package sorting facility. UPS said that some deliveries could be delayed.
Published: November 5, 2025, 4:53 pm
Fire at Retirement Home in Bosnia Kills at Least 11
The country’s prime minister called the blaze “a disaster of enormous proportions.” The cause was still to be determined.
Published: November 5, 2025, 3:43 pm
In Russia, Bookstores Offer a Shrinking Refuge as Censorship Tightens
Restrictions on publishers and sellers have grown more severe. Volumes are being pulled from shelves or redacted like secret documents, but bookstores remain important sources of community.
Published: November 6, 2025, 4:09 am
What to Know About Kataib Hezbollah, the Iraqi Militia That Held Tsurkov Captive
Kataib Hezbollah, a hard-line Iraqi militia linked to Iran, held Elizabeth Tsurkov, a citizen of Israel and Russia, hostage for more than two years.
Published: November 5, 2025, 2:34 pm
Sara Terry, Photographer Who Captured War’s Aftermath, Dies at 70
Her haunting work focused on the lingering traces of conflict in places like Bosnia and Sierra Leone, after the firing had stopped.
Published: November 5, 2025, 10:17 pm
The stars come out for Wills! Shawn Mendes and Kylie Minogue grace the green carpet for Prince's Earthshot environment awards in Brazil
The Prince was attending the Earthshot Prize Impact Assembly at Pier 3, part of the three-day summit in Rio, bringing together government officials, indigenous leaders and youth advocates.
Published: November 6, 2025, 10:10 am
McLeod's Daughters star Michala Banas suffers heartbreaking family tragedy: 'Utterly heartbroken'
McLeod's Daughters star Michala Banas has taken to social media to announce the death of her father, UK-born writer John Banas.
Published: November 6, 2025, 8:28 am
Foodies abuzz as the Michelin Guide arrives in Oceania for the very first time: 'The anonymous inspectors are already on the ground'
The Michelin Guide is renowned for recognising and awarding its famed stars to the world's best restaurants.
Published: November 6, 2025, 3:51 am
Medical expert reveals horrifying extent of NRL star Eli Katoa's head injury as club is tipped to take history-making legal action
NRL star Eli Katoa was at the centre of the most distressing scenes the game has experienced this year as he was treated on the sideline on Sunday.
Published: November 6, 2025, 1:30 am
Prince William reveals message of hope he gives his kids each night
During a 'fireside chat' with the event's anchor, the CNN anchor Christiane Amanpour, William, 43, spoke of being positive for his own children and young people around the world.
Published: November 5, 2025, 7:16 pm
Warning to tourists as world's first ban on smoking cigarettes is enforced
From the start of this month, anyone in the country born after January 1, 2007, or who is currently aged 18 years or younger, is barred from ever buying, using or smoking tobacco in the country.
Published: November 5, 2025, 6:35 pm
Family of footy star who underwent emergency brain surgery after suffering three head knocks on the pitch provide crucial update on his condition
The family of NRL star Eliesa Katoa, who underwent emergency brain surgery earlier this week have delivered an update on his condition.
Published: November 5, 2025, 10:14 am