A huge bar of viral Dubai chocolate steals the show at a festival in Portugal
At an annual chocolate festival in the medieval town of Óbidos, Portugal, lucky visitors got a taste of the viral Dubai chocolate craze, as pieces of a giant 80kg tablet…
Behind the scenes with alpine rescue dogs ready to save lives
On the slopes near Cortina d’Ampezzo, Zen, a five-year-old border collie, leads a pack of trainee rescue dogs, preparing for the rising avalanche threat in the Italian Alps. Read more…
Trump says ‘I’m not joking’ about running for an unconstitutional third term
The two-term limit is enshrined in one of the US Constitution’s amendments, but Trump claimed there are “methods” for circumventing this, which experts dispute. Read more at Read More
Helen Mirren: James Bond should not be a woman due to franchise’s ‘profound sexism’
The Oscar-winning actress is more interested in hearing stories of female spies, claiming she ‘never liked’ the famous fictional agent. Read More
Is non-alcoholic wine no longer a taboo in Europe? | Radio Schuman
The EU has proposed a new wine package supporting the non-alcoholic wine market. Read More
Is it safe to travel to Thailand and is Bangkok airport open? Latest advice after Myanmar earthquake
European governments have updated their travel advice for tourists in the area and with upcoming trips. Read More
Three years on: Ukraine remembers Bucha’s retaking
A ceremony was held to mark three years since Ukrainian forces retook Bucha, remembering the atrocities committed during Russia’s occupation in the early weeks of the 2022 invasion. Read more…
Verdict imminent for Marine Le Pen in high-stakes embezzlement trial
A guilty verdict, which would ban the influential French MP and National Rally politician from running for office for five years, would quash the far-right leader’s presidential aspirations. Read more…
Culture Agenda: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week
Lisbon maps JR’s street art, London showcases the rare ‘Film Décors Of The Quay Brothers’, Will Smith returns with his first album in 20 years, and the TV show every…
European defence SMEs must ramp up but the struggle to access money is real. Here’s why
The EU wants to be able to protect itself, alone, from a potential attack from 2030, but defence SMEs have faced challenges to access financing for years. Read More