Venezuela’s Dancing Devils revive centuries-old Corpus Christi rite
Children making their First Communion were accompanied by masked “Dancing Devils” in Tarmas, Venezuela. The centuries-old Corpus Christi celebration symbolises the triumph of good over evil and remains a key…
Lebanon: UN clears debris in Dibbine after Israeli withdrawal
UN peacekeepers and heavy machinery entered the southern Lebanese village of Dibbine on 5 June to clear debris left by recent fighting. Read More
Iran World Cup squad to head for Mexico via Spain
Iran’s national football team will travel to Spain before heading to its World Cup base in Mexico, despite players still awaiting Mexican and US visas ahead of the 2026 tournament.…
NATO drills: France to test AI battlefield tech as alternative to US system
Arcadia, developed with French firms, is a European response to Maven, an AI command and control system used by NATO that was developed by the US company Palantir. Read More
Cannes winner Jafar Panahi faces prison and travel ban from Iran
On Sunday, Mostafa Nili, lawyer for Jafar Panahi, announced that a Tehran Revolutionary Court has rejected the objections and fully upheld the in-absentia verdict against the prominent Iranian filmmaker. Read…
Pompeii excavations reveal equid skeleton at House of the Chaste Lovers
The remains of an equid were discovered in a bakery area of Pompeii’s House of the Chaste Lovers complex, offering new insights into the role of working animals in Roman…
Man opens fire in central Israel killing one person and injuring five others
Israeli media say the attacker carried out the shootings from inside his car, allowing him to reach several locations within a matter of minutes. Read more at Read More
Qatari designers make North American runway debut in Toronto
Three emerging Qatari and Qatar-based designers made their North American runway debut at Fashion Art Toronto, showcasing their work to international audiences as part of the Qatar, Canada and Mexico…
EU must act before China cripples European industries, warns EPP chief
Countries like France are pushing for a tougher stance against Beijing, arguing that Chinese overproduction is straining an already struggling European economy. Read More
Nigerian army frees 360 abducted people in Borno, including children
Borno State remains the epicentre of Nigeria’s long-running insurgency, with Boko Haram and ISWAP continuing to pose significant security threats despite ongoing military operations. Read More