War-ravaged landmarks in Iraq’s Mosul are reopening after UNESCO-led restoration project
A UNESCO-led project is restoring historic landmarks in Iraq’s Mosul, including the Al-Hadbaa Minaret and key churches, after being destroyed by ISIS. Read More
Trump’s sanctions against ICC threaten search for justice in Ukraine, EU warns
The executive order signed by Donald Trump targets ICC officials who work in investigations related to the US and its allies, such as Israel. Read More
Russia and Belarus cheer dismantling of USAID as rights groups voice concerns
Musk-led cuts to the US foreign aid agency have impacted rights groups, independent media, and election monitoring campaigns in Russia, Belarus and Moldova. Read more at Read More
The rare Stradivarius violin putting the spotlight on an unknown Polish composer
Janusz Wawrowski, a professor of music and a violinist, is using the only Stradivarius violin in Poland to showcase the works of composer Grażyna Bacewicz. Read More
One dead in fourth shooting linked to gang violence in Brussels this week
Authorities in the Belgian capital are trying to combat drug-related violence. Read More
Maiden voyage of Brussels to Venice night train ‘couldn’t even enter Italy’: Here’s why
The head of the company behind the journey said ‘the Italians began to change their minds’ on allowing the train into the country. Read More
New law in Brazil restricts smartphones in schools
Brazilian students will no longer have access to their phones in classrooms and hallways unless given permission by a teacher, according to new legislation passed this week. Read more at…
Slay, queen: Sarah Michelle Gellar confirms ‘Buffy The Vampire Slayer’ revival is happening
Be still, our nerdy and nineties-loving hearts… Read More
From Limassol to the world: VIMA wants to put Cyprus on the art map – all the while building bridges
Cyprus may be famed for sun, sea and “sheftalia”, but it is also home to a dynamic art scene. Come late spring 2025, the Mediterranean island will open a new…
Slovakia aping ‘Orban’s playbook on steroids’ says leading lawmaker
The country is witnessing protests against the Prime Minister Robert Fico. Read More