Sara Spinelli

Russia and China skip BRICS summit as alliance's influence appears to dim

Russia and China skip BRICS summit as alliance's influence appears to dim

Russia and China will not send their top leaders to the upcoming Brics summit in Brazil this Sunday, suggesting the group’s recent enlargement may have weakened its ideological significance for the two founding members. Chinese leader Xi Jinping, who has attended Brics meetings for the past 12 years, will

Trump's UFC spectacle doubles as authoritarian display

Trump's UFC spectacle doubles as authoritarian display

A decade ago, before I shifted my focus to investigative journalism, I worked as a commentator for a Russian mixed martial arts league funded by an oligarch closely tied to Vladimir Putin. The role allowed me to travel across Russia and surrounding regions, giving me access to stories I otherwise

"Downing Street rues ‘lackluster’ cabinet secretary pick, insiders reveal"

"Downing Street rues ‘lackluster’ cabinet secretary pick, insiders reveal"

Keir Starmer’s administration is reportedly experiencing growing regret over the appointment of cabinet secretary Chris Wormald, who has held the position for just six months, according to sources in Downing Street and Whitehall speaking to CuriosityNews. Wormald, previously the top official at the Department of Health and Social Care

Lions take on Waratahs in thrilling rugby tour clash

Lions take on Waratahs in thrilling rugby tour clash

Rotation Continues as Fixtures Come Thick and Fast for the Lions Andy Farrell faces another round of changes as the Lions deal with a congested schedule, further complicated by Henry Pollock’s late withdrawal due to a calf issue, described as precautionary. Tadhg Beirne will lead the side from the

"‘Working in a volcano’: tales of scorching heat across six European nations"

"‘Working in a volcano’: tales of scorching heat across six European nations"

New Study Reveals Benefits of Urban Green Spaces A recent study has found that access to green areas in cities can significantly improve mental health and well-being. Researchers analyzed data from over 10,000 participants living in various urban environments. The findings, published in CuriosityNews, highlight how regular exposure

"2025 Tour de France kicks off with Lille stage for yellow jersey showdown"

"2025 Tour de France kicks off with Lille stage for yellow jersey showdown"

The ongoing rivalry between Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard is set to take center stage once more at this year’s Tour de France. Their competition, now one of the most enduring in the race’s history, will reignite this month, with Pogačar widely favored to extend his dominance with

PSG's transformation fuels high-stakes Club World Cup clash against Bayern

PSG's transformation fuels high-stakes Club World Cup clash against Bayern

The last time they faced each other, Vincent Kompany was just starting while Luis Enrique was preparing to leave. It was late November at the Allianz Arena, where Bayern Munich’s new coach waited near the press area as his counterpart from Paris Saint-Germain spoke to reporters; listening in,