Why has Draco Malfoy become the mascot for the 2026 Lunar New Year in China?
Chinese Lunar New Year begins on Tuesday 17 February and marks the start of the Year of the Fire Horse – last seen in 1966. And this year’s celebrations have…
At least one killed and thousands evacuated as Storm Leonardo tears through Portugal and Spain
Leonardo is the latest in a string of storms to affect Spain and Portugal this year. Severe weather had already killed five people and injured hundreds in Portugal last week.…
‘From Monet to Warhol’: The exhibition that has become a must-see for thousands in Greece
The exhibition includes 83 works, part of a large Swiss private collection. It is a journey through the history of painting from 1870 to 2000, through 12 artistic movements. Read…
Newsletter: Macron edges Europe towards re-engaging Russia
Also in this newsletter: Latvian PM and Estonian President back EU envoy for Ukraine-Russia talks, and Brussels cautions member states over social media crackdowns. Read More
Wind power pacts and pollution-busting kitchen appliances: Positive environmental stories from 2026
Eco anxiety is very real, so we share this year’s most uplifting stories to prove there’s hope for our climate.Read More
Spain on red alert as Storm Leonardo unleashes torrential rain and floods
Storm Leonardo batters southern Spain, flooding Grazalema, forcing evacuations and school closures as red alerts and flash flood fears persist. Read more at Read More
‘Not a dumping ground for the world’: Malaysia announces immediate ban on e-waste imports
E-waste can contain lead, mercury and cadmium that pollute soil and water resources if improperly processed or dumped.Read More
Rising rivers and deadly floods slam Portugal as Storm Leonardo hits
Portugal faces floods and evacuations as Storm Leonardo swamps rivers and streets, after deadly weather in Spain and weeks of storms across Iberia. Read more at Read More
Louvre heist: Empress Eugénie’s crown, left by thieves, will be fully restored
Neither reconstruction nor restitution: the historic object, damaged during the dramatic daylight robbery last October, is almost intact and will be fully restored, the French museum said on Wednesday. Read…
Estonia: The EU’s digital underdog has become a global startup hub
Estonia is one of the EU’s most business-friendly countries. But its success raises an uncomfortable question in Brussels: if this works so well there, why does the EU still struggle…