Amy Winehouse’s father loses claim over sale of daughter’s belongings
Mitch Winehouse, acting as the administrator of the British singer’s estate, claimed her stylist and another friend profited from selling items at auctions in the US. Read More
England superfan hoping to sell house to fund trip to FIFA World Cup matches
Fan groups accused FIFA of a “monumental betrayal” in December when tickets were put on general sale ranging from $140 for the cheapest group games to $8,680 for the final.…
European Economic Congress 2026: Central Europe’s top business forum
The European Economic Congress in Katowice is one of the leading economic events in Central Europe, bringing together top figures from business, politics, science and local governance. Read More
Argentina: Buenos Aires mixes faith and techno in tribute to Pope Francis
Argentina marked one year since Pope Francis’s death on Friday 18 April 2026 with a large open air tribute in Plaza de Mayo, Buenos Aires. A DJ priest led the…
UN experts warn of ‘deeply alarming detention practices’ in Belarus’ prison system
There are more than 1,100 political prisoners in Belarusian jails, many arrested after a disputed 2020 election that triggered widespread protests. Read More
Stranded cruise ships finally pass the Strait of Hormuz and are en route to Europe
TUI Cruises says its May itineraries ‘can go ahead as planned’ after the Mein Schiff 4 and Mein Schiff 5 ships safely departed the Arabian Gulf. Read More
Greece eases Entry/Exit System (EES) border checks for British travellers
With the rollout of the new system, Greece is taking a relaxed approach to British visitors in a bid to ease holiday flows ahead of the busy summer. Read More
Rescuers evacuate hundreds after snowstorm hits Russia’s Far East
Dozens of vehicles were rescued from deep snowdrifts in Zabaikalsky Krai, where over 250 people were taken to shelters after a rare April snowstorm. Read more at Read More
Watch: Skydiver crashes into stadium scoreboard in Virginia
A skydiver crashed into the scoreboard at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Virginia, leaving him suspended mid-air. First responders rescued him within 30 minutes as the crowd watched. The incident delayed…
Crisis at Grasset: Bolloré strikes back as 308 authors call for a ‘conscience clause’ in publishing
French billionaire Vincent Bolloré says Grasset “will go on” and has dismissed the “uproar of a small caste” after the mass exodus of authors from the famous publishing house on…