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MetroLink Project Could Cost Up to €19 Billion
Worldirish-times21d ago

MetroLink Project Could Cost Up to €19 Billion

Senior Government figures believe that the proposed MetroLink rail link, stretching 19km from Swords to Charlemont, could cost up to €19 billion. The Cabinet is set to consider plans in the autumn to put the project out to tender.

Vinii, Father of House of Revlon, Discusses Voguing as Liberation and Freedom
WorldFrance 241mo ago

Vinii, Father of House of Revlon, Discusses Voguing as Liberation and Freedom

Vinii, known as the King of the Paris Voguing scene and Father of the House of Revlon, shared with FRANCE 24 how the art form of voguing represents liberation and freedom. Voguing, which originated in the 1980s from the 1960s Harlem ballroom scene, has been widely championed by the LGBTQ+ community in France.

Ebola Outbreak Spreads, Threatening 10 African Nations
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Ebola Outbreak Spreads, Threatening 10 African Nations

The Ebola epidemic continues to spread, with Uganda confirming new cases and the Africa CDC warning that 10 additional African countries are at risk. Efforts to contain the outbreak are hampered by incidents like the burning of a treatment tent in Congo, while the U.S. has begun Ebola screenings at Atlanta area airports.

Mario Draghi Receives Charlemagne Prize, Urges Stronger EU Stance
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Mario Draghi Receives Charlemagne Prize, Urges Stronger EU Stance

Mario Draghi was honored with the Charlemagne Prize in Aachen, where he delivered a speech emphasizing the need for Europe to be more assertive globally and unite to face new geopolitical realities. Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis also spoke at the ceremony, praising Draghi's support for Greece during its crisis.

Luxembourgish Comedy from 1998 Explores National Self-Image
Politicsluxemburger-wort3mo ago

Luxembourgish Comedy from 1998 Explores National Self-Image

The 1998 Luxembourgish comedy '7 Lëtzebuerger kréien de Karlspreis' (7 Luxembourgers get the Charlemagne Prize) is highlighted for its role in exposing national characteristics and revealing subtle cracks in Luxembourg's self-perception.

Leo Harlem Reflects on His Career and Public Image
Cultureel-mundo3mo ago

Leo Harlem Reflects on His Career and Public Image

Spanish comedian Leo Harlem discusses his career, his upcoming final film role, and his perspective on being labeled a 'cuñao' (a term for a certain type of brother-in-law, often implying a certain kind of humor or persona).

Book Reviews: 'Cool Machine' and 'The Renoir Girls'
CultureThe Week11d ago

Book Reviews: 'Cool Machine' and 'The Renoir Girls'

This article features reviews of Colson Whitehead's 'Cool Machine: A Novel,' which completes his Harlem Trilogy, and 'The Renoir Girls: A Hidden History of Art, War & Betrayal,' detailing the persecution of a Jewish family in France.

NYC Mayor and A$AP Rocky Engage in Friendly Rap Battle Challenge
Culturebillboard2mo ago

NYC Mayor and A$AP Rocky Engage in Friendly Rap Battle Challenge

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Harlem rapper A$AP Rocky have engaged in a playful exchange regarding a potential rap battle. Mamdani admitted he'd lose but expressed interest in collaboration, while Rocky confidently asserted he'd win both a rap battle and at the polls.

Cannes Film Festival Features Film Premieres and Celebrity Glamour
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Cannes Film Festival Features Film Premieres and Celebrity Glamour

The Cannes Film Festival continues, featuring premieres of new films such as Hirokazu Kore-eda's 'Sheep in the Box' which received a warm reception. Celebrities like Demi Moore, Heidi Klum, and John Travolta have graced the red carpet, adding glamour to the event.

Mario Draghi Awarded Prestigious Charlemagne Prize
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Mario Draghi Awarded Prestigious Charlemagne Prize

Former European Central Bank President Mario Draghi has been honored with the prestigious Charlemagne Prize. The award recognizes his contributions to European unity and cooperation.

Harlem Becomes Key Battleground in Critical House Race
PoliticsNYT2mo ago

Harlem Becomes Key Battleground in Critical House Race

Harlem, traditionally challenging territory for the Democratic incumbent Representative Adriano Espaillat, has become a focal point in a critical House race, with both Espaillat and his progressive challenger, Darializa Avila Chevalier, concentrating their efforts there.

Czech Students Win Charlemagne Youth Prize in Aachen
Worldirozhlas3mo ago

Czech Students Win Charlemagne Youth Prize in Aachen

Czech students Tobiáš Bruno Galia and Zdeněk Šerý received the prestigious Charlemagne Youth Prize in Aachen, Germany, for their non-profit organization YPALA, which aims to amplify the Czech voice in the EU.

King Charles's US Visit Draws Trump Commentary
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King Charles's US Visit Draws Trump Commentary

King Charles's visit to the United States garnered attention, with some interpreting his remarks as subtle criticisms of Donald Trump, who himself continued his public feud with Jimmy Kimmel.