Did you know? Italy's bizarre laws are as famous as its beaches. Rome has banned goldfish bowls. You can't NOT smile in Milan, legally! Capri doesn't allow noisy footwear. Another Italian town has banned shampooing in salons. Molly Gambhir tells you why.

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European Union's newest state Kosovo is miffed with the block. The EU's delay in allowing visa free travel for the people of Kosovo has spread dismay and resentment and now a restaurant owner in Kosovo's capital has retaliated by putting up a sign outside his restaurant that reads protest no entry for EU citizens without visa.

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NATO says the Ukraine war could last for years. The West says it will support Ukraine as long as it takes. Molly Gambhir tells you if the West can live up to its promises.

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BMW has launched its second all-electric car, the new i4 sedan in India at an ex-showroom price of about seven million Indian rupees. The electric Gran Coupe promises a travel range of up to 590 kilometres on a single charge, which is the highest amongst the other on-sale mass-market and luxury electric cars in the country. And no need to say that it comes with a tech-laden cabin and rapid-charging capability. So, let's dive into some crucial details of the all-electric BMW i4 and check out how it behaves on the Indian roads.

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Indian-born Irish billionaire construction tycoon Pallonji Mistry passed away at the age of 93. Known as the phantom of Bombay house, he was the chairman of the Shapoorji Pallonji Group, he was one of India's oldest billionaires, this is his story take a look.

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With the Ukraine war entering its fifth month, the priority for Spain's NATO partners remains firmly on deterring Russia. As NATO leaders meet in Madrid, Molly Gambhir tells you the challenges that the military alliance faces.

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A surprise hearing on Capitol Hill offered dramatic testimony of events that led to last year's January 6 riots by Donald Trump's supporters and fresh revelations that sent shockwaves across the country on Tuesday.

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In the Texas migrant tragedy, two people have been charged in connection with the tragic deaths of 51 undocumented migrants, they were found dead on Monday in an 18-wheeler truck in the city of San Antonio.

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Leaders of NATO countries have gathered in Madrid for the western military alliances' annual summit; the focus of the meeting is on the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

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The ongoing war in eastern Europe has ruffled security landscape in the continent In the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the two historically neutral countries Sweden and Finland wanted to join the NATO block and after weeks of negotiation Turkiye has cleared the way for the nations.

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The former finance Minister of Pakistan and PML-N leader Ishaq Dar has confirmed his return to his homeland next month. He has reportedly received his passport and is expected to land in Islamabad in July.

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The political system of Pakistan seems to be wobbling towards Disequilibrium again. PM Shehbaz Sharif is staring at multiple crisis but the most crucial ones that he needs to tackle urgently is the coalition and financial crisis.

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The house of representatives select committee investigating the capital riots last year will be holding an unexpected public hearing today, it was announced just 24 hours ago. The committee said the decision to hold the hearing came in light of new evidence that has come into its possession.

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After the Uvalde elementary school shooting, United States has seen another atrocity, at least 46 people were found dead inside an 18-wheeler truck parked on a remote road in the southwest of the city of San Antonio.

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The Pakistan PM says that the country could receive two billion dollars from the international Monetary Fund. Pakistan has received targets for the IMF fund bailout program.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has concluded his visit to Germany where he attended the G7 summit on Monday at the invite of German chancellor Olaf Scholz, the Indian PM has reached United Arab Emirates for a day-long visit.

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Members of the UK parliament have voted in favor of a bill that would give ministers power to change parts of the Brexit deal. 295 votes to 221, parliament gave an initial green light to scrapping parts of the Northern Ireland protocol despite a backlash from the European Union.

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After it was ordered to shut down by authorities ahead of President Rodrigo Duterte's last day in office, Philippine journalist Maria Ressa's news company Rappler was continuing to work "as usual", the Nobel Peace Prize winner said on Wednesday, as reported by AFP.

Ressa has been a vocal critic of Duterte and the deadly drug war he launched in 2016, triggering what media advocates say is a grinding series of criminal charges, probes and online attacks against her and Rappler. The latest blow was delivered by the Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission.&nbsp;

In a statement Wednesday, it confirmed the "revocation of the certificates of incorporation" of Rappler for violating "constitutional and statutory restrictions on foreign ownership in mass media".

Rappler said the decision &nbsp;"effectively confirmed the shutdown" of the company and vowed to appeal, describing the proceedings as "highly irregular". But Ressa was characteristically defiant, vowing the news site would continue to operate as they followed the legal process.

"We continue to work, it is business as usual," Ressa told reporters, adding "we can only hope for the best" under Duterte's successor Ferdinand Marcos Jr.&nbsp;

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Marcos Jr, the son of the Philippines' former dictator who presided over widespread human rights abuses and corruption, takes over from Duterte on Thursday. Activists fear Marcos Jr's presidency could worsen the situation for human rights and freedom of speech in the country.

Human Rights Watch said the website was facing "retaliation for its fearless reporting". The International Center For Journalists (ICFJ) urged the Philippine government to reverse its order to shut down Rappler.&nbsp;

"This legal harassment not only costs Rappler time, money and energy. It enables relentless and prolific online violence designed to chill independent reporting," ICFJ said on Twitter. The future of Rappler and its battle in the country's highly politicised legal system under Marcos Jr's presidency is uncertain.&nbsp;

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After it was ordered to shut down by authorities ahead of President Rodrigo Duterte's last day in office, Philippine journalist Maria Ressa's news company Rappler was continuing to work "as usual", the Nobel Peace Prize winner said on Wednesday, as reported by AFP.

After it was ordered to shut down by authorities ahead of President Rodrigo Duterte's last day in office, Philippine journalist Maria Ressa's news company Rappler was continuing to work "as usual", the Nobel Peace Prize winner said on Wednesday, as reported by AFP. Ressa has been a vocal critic of Duterte and the deadly drug war he launched in 2016, triggering what media advocates say is a grinding series of criminal charges, probes and online attacks against her and Rappler. The latest blow was delivered by the Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission. In a statement Wednesday, it confirmed the "revocation of the certificates of incorporation" of Rappler for violating "constitutional and statutory restrictions on foreign ownership in mass media". Rappler said the decision "effectively confirmed the shutdown" of the company and vowed to appeal, describing the proceedings as "highly irregular". But Ressa was characteristically defiant, vowing the news site would continue to operate as they followed the legal process. "We continue to work, it is business as usual," Ressa told reporters, adding "we can only hope for the best" under Duterte's successor Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Also Read: Global stock market slips as consumer confidence plummets Marcos Jr, the son of the Philippines' former dictator who presided over widespread human rights abuses and corruption, takes over from Duterte on Thursday. Activists fear Marcos Jr's presidency could worsen the situation for human rights and freedom of speech in the country. Human Rights Watch said the website was facing "retaliation for its fearless reporting". The International Center For Journalists (ICFJ) urged the Philippine government to reverse its order to shut down Rappler. "This legal harassment not only costs Rappler time, money and energy. It enables relentless and prolific online violence designed to chill independent reporting," ICFJ said on Twitter. The future of Rappler and its battle in the country's highly politicised legal system under Marcos Jr's presidency is uncertain. (with inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Philippines news site Rappler ordered to shut down, but owner Ressa says business ‘as usual’

After recent attacks on Chinese citizens and assets, Beijing has made a request to Islamabad. China wants its own security company to guard its interests in Pakistan. Palki Sharma gets you the details.

Gravitas: China wants its own security in Pakistan

At least 19 people have died, and 14 have been injured after a 3-storey building collapsed in the heart of Mumbai. Buildings collapse in Mumbai every monsoon, every year people are trapped in debris and killed. What explains this annual tragedy?

Gravitas: At least 19 dead in Mumbai building collapse

50 migrants were found dead inside an abandoned truck in Texas. Authorities said they were trapped inside with no water or air. While many people are blaming smugglers for this tragedy, Palki Sharma tells you why America's chequered past in Latin America is equally responsible.

Gravitas: 50 migrants found dead inside truck in Texas

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the UAE to reset ties after the Prophet row. How has the UAE responded to India's outreach? Can both countries put the controversy behind them? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Indian PM Modi visits the UAE

Iran and Argentina have submitted applications to join the BRICS grouping. Why is China pushing to enlarge the BRICS? How should India respond to this expansion? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Iran and Argentina apply to join BRICS

What did the G7 Summit 2022 achieve? For all its optics, the summit fell short on substance. The promises made were vague, the policies drafted unclear. Does this defeat the very purpose of this body? Does the G7 hold any relevance today? Palki Sharma reports.

Gravitas: What did the G7 Summit achieve?

NATO will boost its rapid reaction force to 300,000 troops to deter Russia. With an eye on China, NATO has also called 4 Indo-Pacific powers to its annual summit this year. Palki Sharma tells you why this is a beginning of a new cold war.

Gravitas: NATO puts 300,000 troops on high alert

A mystery rocket has crashed into moon creating two large craters. Scientists are baffled, they don't know where the rocket came from & why the impact was spread over two distinct areas. Palki Sharma reports.

Gravitas: Mysterious rocket crash on moon baffles scientists

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all latest news, top headlines and international breakings from all across the globe, stay tuned with Gravitas for more!

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UK PM Boris Johnson has said that Russian supremo Vladimir Putin would have not invaded Ukraine had he been a woman, he also stated that Ukraine invasion is crazy and macho.

If Putin was a woman, he would have not invaded Ukraine, says UK PM Boris Johnson

Israel has moved closer to its fifth election in less than four years. The lawmakers have given their final nod to dissolve the parliament, with a possible comeback by former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

End of Israel's 24th parliament today, Knesset dissolution to trigger election

The leaders of the group of seven rich nations on Tuesday tried to balance the need to tackle global warming and their fears of energy shortage. The G7 countries- The United States, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the UK ended their summit by reaffirming their goal to reduce reliance on fossil fuels.

G7 struggles to balance climate change and energy crisis

Major economies around the world are reeling under the threat of inflation and they have all reasons to feel that way. What's making the situation worse further is the downfall of respective domestic currency.

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