Kenichi Yoda, Princess of Asturias laureate: “Ghibli is closely tied to its time”
The new president of the legendary Japanese studio argues that beauty must be sought even when portraying horrors such as war. In Oviedo, Yoda, Ghibli’s public face, says they will…
Residences, shower spas and private lofts: The most luxurious airline experiences ranked
Think luxury travel is all about the seat? A new ranking of the ‘most outrageous’ luxury airline experiences has found that not all perks begin at takeoff… Read More
Latest news bulletin | October 22nd, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 22nd, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Canada unveils $6.2bn plan to shield manufacturers as Trump trade tariffs bite
Prime Minister Mark Carney said the Trump tariffs make both US and Canadian industries weaker and reduce choice for households in both countries. Read more at Read More
El Salvador launches military operation in Haiti to free four kidnapped aviation technicians
Bukele warned that failure to free the men who have been missing since Sunday’s attack on an armoured vehicle would trigger a far more powerful operation. Read more at Read…
Yemen: Tanks fire as fighting erupts on the outskirts of Taiz
Tanks and gunfire mark renewed clashes on the outskirts of Taiz. Inside the Yemeni city, mounting rubbish and blocked roads are raising concerns about public health. Read more at Read…
Greece: Thousands flood Athens streets in education protest
Thousands of protesters marched through Athens on Wednesday 21 October, demanding greater investment in education. Crowds filled the streets of the capital, waving banners, chanting slogans and beating drums as…
Heavy rain causes widespread flooding in France’s Marseille
Heavy rain from a Mediterranean weather system has caused flooding across parts of south-eastern France, inundating roads and streets in the Bouches-du-Rhône department. Read More
Thélyson Orélien row: publisher says AI used to write ‘C’était ça ou mourir’
The Quebec author has been at the centre of a controversy for weeks. On Wednesday, his Canadian publisher Les Éditions du Boréal admitted that AI was indeed used to write…
Colombia seizes 7.6 tonnes of Netherlands-bound cocaine at Cartagena port
Separately, two Dutch nationals wanted by prosecutors in the Netherlands have been arrested in Colombia. Read more at Read More