Miranda Novell

A columnist at The Eastern Herald with a PhD in psychology of human sexuality, writing for the publication's Pink Page on relationships, sexuality, and lifestyle, alongside broader current affairs reporting.

Google office building as EU issues binding Digital Markets Act obligations requiring search data sharing

EU Orders Google to Share Search Data and Open Android to AI Rivals Under DMA

Brussels has issued binding DMA obligations requiring Google to share search data with rivals by January 2027 and open Android to rival AI services by July 2027. Fines of up to 10%

July 17, 2026

by Miranda Novell

Emergency workers and wreckage at the site of the Morandi Bridge collapse in Genoa that killed 43 people in 2018

Italian Court Convicts 32 Over Genoa Bridge Collapse That Killed 43

An Italian court convicted 32 people Thursday, including the former chief executive of Autostrade per l'Italia, over the 2018 collapse of the Morandi Bridge in Genoa that killed 43 people. Sentences ranged up to 12 years, delivered after four years

July 16, 2026

by Miranda Novell

French National Assembly chamber during the assisted dying bill vote in Paris

French Parliament Passes Assisted Dying Law for Terminally Ill in 291-241 Vote

The French National Assembly voted 291 to 241 to pass an assisted dying law for terminally

Friedrich Merz at Bundestag, Germany chancellor with record-low 14% approval rating in 2026

85% of Germans Disapprove of Chancellor Merz as Parliament Enters Summer Recess

A Forsa poll found 85% of Germans disapprove of Chancellor Merz and 82% of his cabinet,

Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche whose DOJ dropped charges against BitClub Network mastermind

Trump DOJ Drops All Charges Against $722 Million BitClub Crypto Ponzi Mastermind

Matthew Goettsche, the alleged mastermind of BitClub Network, a $722 million cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme, had all federal charges dropped with prejudice this week after his lawyers, who had Trump administration connections, lobbied

July 14, 2026

Crypto·Government and Politics·News

Aerial view of wildfire burning through Fontainebleau forest near Paris during France heatwave 2026

Arson Suspects Arrested as Fontainebleau Wildfire Scorches Historic Forest Near Paris

Two people were arrested on arson suspicion as wildfire burned 800 hectares of Fontainebleau forest near Paris, requiring the first-ever deployment of waterbombers from southern France. France's 2026 wildfire toll is already

July 14, 2026

Climate·News

International Criminal Court building in The Hague Netherlands as Trump vows to disable the ICC

Trump Vows to Disable ICC to Shield Netanyahu from Gaza Genocide Accountability

Secretary Marco Rubio announced a 'whole-of-government' campaign to disable the ICC, the court that issued arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant for the Gaza genocide. Sanctions against court personnel and pressure on

July 16, 2026

Government and Politics·News

Ann Widdecombe speaking at a Reform UK Brexit Party event in London

Counter-Terrorism Police Take Over Ann Widdecombe Murder Inquiry After Suspect Rearrested

Britain's counter-terrorism police took control of the Ann Widdecombe murder inquiry on Monday, reversing Devon police's days-long assertion that her killing showed no signs of political motivation. A 28-year-old white British man

July 14, 2026

Government and Politics·News

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer hosts a reception with Jewish community leaders at 10 Downing Street, London, July 13, 2026, the day Britain announced IRGC terrorist designation

Britain Designates Iran’s IRGC a Terrorist Organization Under New State Threats Powers

Britain's government announced plans Monday to designate Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization under new state threats legislation. If approved by Parliament, supporting the IRGC on British soil could

July 14, 2026

Government and Politics·News

Rubble of destroyed buildings in Gaza City following Israeli strikes on an industrial area

EU Pledges $1 Billion for Gaza Recovery, a Fraction of the True Cost

The European Commission unveiled a $1 billion Team Gaza Initiative at a donor conference in Brussels on Monday, pledging funds for water, sanitation, and health infrastructure across the war-devastated territory. The pledge

July 16, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Volkswagen factory workers at a German VW plant amid restructuring talks

Volkswagen CEO Warns of 50,000 More Job Cuts, Bringing Total Reduction to 100,000

Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume told staff in an internal memo on Monday that the group needs 50,000 more job cuts on top of 50,000 already agreed under the 2024 restructuring deal, bringing

July 13, 2026

Business·Economy·News

Golfer plays from a bunker at Royal Birkdale during the Local Qualifying Competition for The Open Championship 2026

Open Championship 2026: Scheffler Defends at Royal Birkdale, Fleetwood on Home Soil

The 154th Open Championship begins July 16 at Royal Birkdale, where Tommy Fleetwood plays a major in his hometown and Scottie Scheffler defends without his sharpest form. Rory McIlroy, Aaron Rai, and

July 13, 2026

News·Sports

Dating Advice: Enough chitchat, only gift matters

The next time we want to cheer someone up or clear up misunderstandings with our partner, we might do well to bring them a gift rather than make time to talk. There

October 24, 2024

Pink Page

Why you shouldn’t date married men, or is it OK?

Who is really responsible for cheating? We continue to be inspired by themes from the cult TV series Sex and the City and try to answer questions from Carrie Bradshaw from today’s

August 26, 2024

Pink Page

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Miranda Novell

EU Orders Google to Share Search Data and Open Android to AI Rivals Under DMA

Italian Court Convicts 32 Over Genoa Bridge Collapse That Killed 43

French Parliament Passes Assisted Dying Law for Terminally Ill in 291-241 Vote

Trump DOJ Drops All Charges Against $722 Million BitClub Crypto Ponzi Mastermind

Arson Suspects Arrested as Fontainebleau Wildfire Scorches Historic Forest Near Paris

Trump Vows to Disable ICC to Shield Netanyahu from Gaza Genocide Accountability

Counter-Terrorism Police Take Over Ann Widdecombe Murder Inquiry After Suspect Rearrested

Britain Designates Iran’s IRGC a Terrorist Organization Under New State Threats Powers

EU Pledges $1 Billion for Gaza Recovery, a Fraction of the True Cost

Volkswagen CEO Warns of 50,000 More Job Cuts, Bringing Total Reduction to 100,000

Open Championship 2026: Scheffler Defends at Royal Birkdale, Fleetwood on Home Soil

Dating Advice: Enough chitchat, only gift matters

Why you shouldn’t date married men, or is it OK?

Radical Islam is being appreciated by Indian authorities too

Bangladesh; India’s Biggest Ally or China’s Dragon Nest?

Ahmadis in Bangladesh face fresh threat of persecution

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