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Crispian Balmer

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Sep 12, 2026
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  1. Article · Sep 12, 2026 · By Crispian Balmer

    'Woman Unknown' wins Venice top prize as lone female contender triumphs - AOL (opens the original)

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    VENICE, Sept 12 (Reuters) - Danish filmmaker May el-Toukhy's post-war drama "Woman Unknown" won the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival on Saturday, with its star Mathilde Arcel also taking best actress honours in a rare double victory. El-Toukhy was the only woman to soley direct a feature film in the main, 21-strong movie line-up, a disparity that drew criticism during the festival and prompted renewed scrutiny of the barriers facing women in cinema. Set in the aftermath of World War Two,

  2. Article · Sep 1, 2026 · By Crispian Balmer

    Venice Film Festival turns to politics as Hollywood retreats - AOL (opens the original)

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    VENICE, Sept 1 (Reuters) - Hollywood is struggling with an industry crisis and has largely withdrawn from this year's Venice Film Festival, making way for a programme steeped in global politics and social upheaval, the event's director said on Tuesday. Festival director Alberto Barbera said the gritty line-up reflected filmmakers' growing engagement with contemporary events, ranging from the conflict in Gaza and Russia's invasion of Ukraine to the rise of billionaires and immigration enforcement

  3. Article · Aug 7, 2026 · Crispian Balmer

    Italy puts all major cities on the top level of health alert as temperature hits 42C (opens the original)

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    Italy has placed all its major cities on the top level of health alert amid scorching temperatures. It comes as Hungary switched off the lights at some of its most renowned buildings in a bid to save energy as a heatwave continued to grip large parts of Europe. Europe has suffered from record-breaking heat and devastating wildfires this summer. France and Spain have been hit particularly hard in recent weeks. The EU’s environment commissioner told Reuters that it will push members to spend more

  4. Article · Aug 2, 2026 · Crispian Balmer

    Dozens injured after 4.7 earthquake jolts Naples (opens the original)

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    A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck the Campi Flegrei area near Naples, southern Italy, leaving dozens injured, causing power outages, disrupting train and metro services, and damaging some buildings. At least 26 people were injured, according to Italian media. About 300 people evacuated from their homes after the quake triggered landslides near the Phlegraean Fields, a large volcanic area west of Naples. Italy’s civil protection minister, Nello Musumeci, urged caution and warned that the volcanic

  5. Article · Aug 1, 2026 · Crispian Balmer

    Dozens injured after 4.7 earthquake jolts Naples - AOL (opens the original)

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    The Independent and Yahoo will earn a commission from purchases made via links in this article. Pricing and availability are subject to change. A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck the Campi Flegrei area near Naples, southern Italy, leaving dozens injured, causing power outages, disrupting train and metro services, and damaging some buildings. At least 26 people were injured, according to Italian media. About 300 people evacuated from their homes after the quake triggered landslides near the Phlegr

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