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Darija day expands diaspora cultural competition across Europe

The fourth edition of Darija Day will take place in Gennevilliers, in the Paris region, on June 6. The event centers on an eloquence competition dedicated to Moroccan Darija and targets members of the Moroccan diaspora in Europe. Organizers present it as a platform for cultural expression and linguistic......

Joan Cusack returns to red carpet for Toy Story 5 premiere

Cast members from Toy Story 5 gathered in London on Thursday for the British premiere of the latest installment in Pixar’s long-running animated franchise, drawing large crowds and media attention weeks before the film’s theatrical release on June 19. The event took place at the Odeon Luxe......

Taiwan novel wins International Booker Prize in breakthrough

A novel from Taiwan has won the International Booker Prize 2026, marking a historic first for Mandarin-language translated fiction. The award went to author Yang Shuang-zi and translator Lin King for Taiwan Travelogue, recognized as a milestone in contemporary world literature and in the global visibility......

Uzbekistan’s first London IPO success expected to boost future listings, fund chief says

The strong performance of Uzbekistan’s first initial public offering (IPO) in London is expected to encourage more companies to enter international capital markets, according to the head of the country’s National Investment Fund. The listing marks an important step in Uzbekistan’s ongoing......

Capita maintains growth forecast as public sector revenue rises

British outsourcing company Capita has reaffirmed its annual revenue growth forecast after reporting stronger performance in its public sector operations during the first months of 2026. The company stated that increased government-related activity and ongoing restructuring efforts helped support its......

Police arrest 43 in Central London to prevent clashes during rival demonstrations

Police in United Kingdom arrested 43 individuals during a major security operation in central London aimed at preventing clashes between two rival demonstrations. The operation, led by the Metropolitan Police Service, involved more than 4,000 officers deployed to maintain order and establish a controlled......

Ingredion explores $3.7 billion takeover of Tate & Lyle

Ingredion is in discussions to acquire Tate & Lyle in a deal that could value the British ingredients group at about 2.74 billion pounds, or 3.7 billion dollars. The proposal, confirmed by Tate & Lyle, would rank among the largest transactions in the global food ingredients sector this year. The......

Copper surges past 14,000 dollars as global smelting output declines

Copper prices rose sharply on Tuesday, briefly crossing 14,000 dollars per metric ton on the London Metal Exchange, moving close to their all-time high of 14,527.50 dollars reached on 29 January. The rally reflects tightening global supply conditions driven by geopolitical tensions, stronger demand from......

Dangote Cement explores potential London Stock Exchange listing

Dangote Cement Plc is in early discussions regarding a possible secondary listing on the London Stock Exchange, a move that could significantly expand its access to international investors and global capital markets. The Nigerian cement producer stated that the initiative remains at a preliminary stage......