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EUR:Italy's Slow Food founder Carlo Petrini dead at 76

Italian activist and author Carlo Petrini, who founded the Slow Food movement and was an advocate of clean eating, has died at age 76.

AAP · May 22

Italy's Slow Food founder Carlo Petrini dead at 76

Italian activist and author Carlo Petrini, who founded the Slow Food movement and was an advocate of clean eating, has died at age 76.

AAP · May 22

Slow Food founder and advocate of clean eating Carlo Petrini dies in Italy at 76

Carlo Petrini, founder of the Slow Food movement, has died at 76 in Italy's Piedmont region

The Independent UK · May 22

Picked wrong Melody? Parle Industries shares hit 5% upper circuit for 3rd day

Parle Industries shares hit the 5% upper circuit for the third straight session after investors mistakenly linked the stock to Melody toffees gifted by PM Narendra Modi to Italy’s Giorgia Meloni. The viral social media moment sparked confusion between listed Parle Industries and unlisted FMCG giant Parle Products, fuelling a…

The Economic Times · May 22

Ben Gvir's flotilla video: Netanyahu has 'lost control of the government'

Italy and Spain are calling on the EU to sanction Israel's far-right national security minister, over his posting of a video showing detained Gaza-bound activists forced to their knees with their hands bound. The footage – which showed Itamar Ben-Gvir heckling activists while waving an Israeli flag – has prompted…

France 24 · May 21

I Just Got Back From Italy—23 Nordstrom Sale Finds I’m Shopping to Bring the Euro Summer Vibe to NYC

Including lots of sundresses, chic sandals, and breezy separates.

Marie Claire · May 21

French Open draw sees Boisson face Kalinskaya and Sinner take on Tabur

The French Open has announced the draw for this year's tournament, at which top seeds Jannik Sinner of Italy and Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus will be seeking their first Roland Garros titles.

Radio France Internationale · May 21

PM Modi's gifts: Muga silk stole for Italy PM, Ladakhi stole for Sweden PM, Kesar mangoes for UAE prez

Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented unique Indian gifts to world leaders during his recent five-nation tour. Items included Muga silk stoles, Madhubani paintings, and Kesar mangoes. These thoughtful presents showcased India's rich cultural heritage and craftsmanship. The gifts fostered goodwill and highlighted India's artistic traditions on the global stage.

The Economic Times · May 21

Fertiliser: the forgotten history linking the agricultural commodity and empire in wartime

Fertilisers are not just an agricultural input: they are a strategic resource hidden at the centre of geopolitical conflict. The US and Israel’s war on Iran and the related disruption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz are sending shockwaves through the global farming system. A large share of the…

The Conversation · May 21

Why a 1,500-year-old monastic rulebook still challenges what it means to live a meaningful life

What might a sixth-century monastic rulebook have to say about how we live today? Living by the Rule: Contemporary Meets Medieval, the centrepiece of this summer’s exhibitions at the Sainsbury Centre in Norwich, takes up that question. As curators, we bring present-day habits and assumptions into dialogue with a seemingly…

The Conversation · May 21