‘Simply scandalous’: Report exposes how factory farming worsens world food waste
Farmland the size of Mexico could be freed up if we stop feeding grain to factory-farmed animals, says NGO.Read More
China presents a daily threat to UK security, MI5 chief says after spy case collapse
The espionage case against Christopher Berry and Christopher Cash collapsed after government officials refused to testify under oath that China posed a threat to national security. Read more at Read…
Dozens injured as Russia launches barrage of hundreds of drones and missiles across Ukraine
Zelenskyy slammed the attacks as Russian terror and intimidation and called for further pressure to force the Kremlin to the negotiating table to end its ongoing war, now well into…
Sumo wrestlers bring ancient Japanese tradition to London
Sumo wrestlers posed outside London’s Royal Albert Hall on Wednesday, with the sounds of city traffic providing the backdrop ahead of the opening bouts of a five-day tournament. Read more…
Natalie Portman on her career, Diane Keaton and maintaining Black Swan’s butt exercises
At a sold-out masterclass during this year’s Lumière Film Festival, guest of honour Natalie Portman shared her experiences of working in Hollywood for 30 years and whether her Harvard degree…
Jailed journalists, Serbian students and Palestinian aid workers shortlisted for the Sakharov Prize
The European Parliament has selected the finalists for its Freedom of Thought award. The winner will be announced next Wednesday in Strasbourg. Read More
Faulty engineering led to 2023 implosion of Titan submersible, NTSB report finds
The catastrophic implosion of the OceanGate “Titan” submersible killed all five people on board as it was diving to explore the wreck of the Titanic. Read more at Read More
Uruguay becomes first country in Latin America to decriminalise euthanasia
Officials hailed the law’s passage as reinforcing Uruguay’s reputation as among the most socially liberal nations in the region. Read more at Read More
Fact check: No, European Parliament didn’t silence Polish MEP for his views
A video circulating on social media has prompted questions over how European Parliament procedure works, and how long MEPs are allowed to speak when they interject. Read More
Farm stays and heritage hotels: The experiences shaping European travel in 2026
Europe’s top destinations for 2026 include Sardinia and Savoie, according to Expedia’s annual travel report. Read More