Sara Spinelli

Another mid‑negotiation strike threatens Iran's willingness to take Trump seriously

Another mid‑negotiation strike threatens Iran's willingness to take Trump seriously

The joint strike carried out by Israel and the United States against Iran had been plotted for months, yet its timing—amid ongoing talks between Tehran and Washington—will once more prompt doubts about whether the U.S. ever intended to reach a deal with Iran. In June of the

Suicide forum violates Online Safety Act by not blocking UK users

Suicide forum violates Online Safety Act by not blocking UK users

A British suicide forum has been provisionally found to violate the Online Safety Act after it did not adequately restrict UK users when instructed last year. Ofcom, the communications regulator, said it may now seek a court order requiring internet providers to block the site in the United Kingdom, a

Harrods sued over £1-per-guest dining fee that bypasses staff payments.

Harrods sued over £1-per-guest dining fee that bypasses staff payments.

Harrods is confronting a tribunal claim over a £1‑per‑person cover charge added to diners’ bills that, according to staff, does not reach employees. The case could set a precedent for a number of upscale eateries. The rule, which took effect in October 2024, obliges owners to pass all

Bangkok police conduct undercover arrests, proving you can’t evade the invisible.

Bangkok police conduct undercover arrests, proving you can’t evade the invisible.

Police from Bangkok’s metropolitan bureau were given under a day to ready their newest covert raid. They would pose as lion‑dance performers at a temple fair celebrating the lunar new year. Their objective: locate and detain a suspected burglar known for eluding police. “The performance was impromptu. We

Pakistan’s patience wears thin after grossly miscalculating the Taliban.

Pakistan’s patience wears thin after grossly miscalculating the Taliban.

Days after the Taliban seized control in 2021, Pakistan’s former intelligence chief appeared in Kabul, an image many interpreted as a triumph. While sipping tea in the lobby of the capital’s most upscale hotel, Lt Gen Faiz Hameed told reporters, “Don’t worry, everything will be OK.” This

Tram derailment in Milan kills two, injures 38

Tram derailment in Milan kills two, injures 38

A tram overturned and struck a building in the centre of Milan on Friday, killing two people and wounding 38 others. According to the city’s mayor, Giuseppe Sala, one of the fatalities was struck as the tram left the tracks, while the other was a passenger, as he spoke

Winter Paralympics balances Russia's inclusion against a possible ceremony boycott

Winter Paralympics balances Russia's inclusion against a possible ceremony boycott

The Paralympic torch departed its birthplace in Stoke Mandeville this week and has reached the entrance to the Dolomites. The cities of Bolzano and Trento will stage “flame festivals” this weekend to greet the Paralympic movement and mark its development on the 50th anniversary of the inaugural Winter Games. It