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Ilona Maher hints at a possible return to rugby while Olympian Lubjana Piovesana mourns the loss of her brother in Bristol. Read more...

Elon Musk faces a tax probe in Italy while Lachlan Murdoch celebrates Fox News' success. Plus, is XBT App ePrex a trading revolution or a risky venture? Read more...

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A quick look at news from around the globe: Water shortages in Syria, a crackdown on illegal cigarettes, flooding in Jakarta, and uncovering forgotten Black history in London. Read more...

Cinema students in Damascus are calling for administrative reforms, while the renowned singer and activist Qasem Jamous, known as Sada Hawran, tragically died in a car accident. Read more...

This week in tech: A French tech entrepreneur faces embezzlement charges, supermarkets get smarter shopping carts, and a student invents an anti-theft device with a unique scent. Read more...

A roundup of the latest arts and entertainment news, including reviews of theater and film, a look at home vinyl record cutting, and more. Read more...

A brief overview of recent business news from The Economist's "The World This Week" section, covering updates from early to mid-September 2023. Read more...

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An arts fund is criticized for being ineffective, while Manuel Rivas receives the Cedro Prize. Plus, La Mari of Chambao opens up about her personal struggles and OnlyFans star Layla Kelly discusses her marriage. Read more...

A roundup of recent market news, including Ackman's proposal for Howard Hughes, ChipMOS stock downgrade, QQQ market analysis, Tiziana's drug development, Zymeworks' earnings, and challenges in sustainable mobility. Read more...