Kazakhstan’s first Open Asian Falconry Cup showcases ancient hunting heritage
Kazakhstan hosted its first Open Asian Falconry Cup on 9 and 10 October in Bozanbay, a village in the country’s east, bringing together 176 falconers from 10 countries. Read More
Ceuta crowds affirm Spanish identity during royal visit
King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia received a rapturous welcome in Ceuta on Tuesday, 13 October, as they began their first visit to the Spanish North African territory since 2007.…
Cornell University suspends frat parties over gang rape allegations
Cornell has also appointed former US Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates to conduct a “comprehensive independent review” of the university’s response to the rape allegations. Read more at Read More
Violence in Paris as tens of thousands turn out for student protests across France
Video footage posted to social media appeared to show protesters clash with riot police around the Place Vauban, next to Les Invalides in the capital’s 7th arrondissement. Read More
EU advances Ukraine accession as Hungary lifts veto, paving way for Zelenskyy-Magyar meeting
EU governments agreed to open two additional accession clusters with Ukraine after Hungary dropped its veto following an agreement on the rights of the ethnic Hungarian minority. Zelenskyy and Magyar…
Russian strike injures dozens at Rivne University as ballistic missiles hit Kyiv
Russian strikes caused injuries and deaths across Ukraine on Tuesday, including at a university in Rivne and civilian infrastructure in Kyiv. Read More
Secret lies in hospitality: Porto tops ranking as Europe’s most welcoming city, Lisbon close behind
Portuguese hospitality has once again won over international travellers: Porto was voted Europe’s most welcoming city, with Lisbon second in Condé Nast Traveller readers’ ranking. Read More
Ronaldo waves Saudi flag scarf after missile alert delays Asian Champions League match in Riyadh
Cristiano Ronaldo and other footballers have shown support for Saudi Arabia as deadly Houthi attacks disrupt life in Riyadh, forcing its airport to close and delaying an Asian Champions League…
Netflix secures 2030 World Cup rights in Spain and Andorra
The 2030 World Cup is scheduled to take place across Morocco, Portugal, and Spain, with three special centenary celebration matches also set to be held in Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay.…
‘Act five’: National Assembly opens budget debate amid ongoing student protests in France
The French government’s budget proposal includes a €1.2 billion increase in funding for the National Education Ministry, as France grapples with one of the highest public deficits in the eurozone.…