EU honours Merkel as stabilizer in nod to Trump-era turbulence
The former German chancellor receives the new European Order of Merit this week. This will likely revive a debate about her legacy – her accomplishments as well as her dark…
Amid growing hantavirus worries, how prepared is Europe for new health threats?
Although there is still no single European playbook for quarantine measures, the EU has taken steps to be better prepared in the future than it was six years ago. Will…
Take a ‘long snooze’ in South Korea: Is this the world’s best hotel bed?
The ‘Curator Suite 1503’ at RYSE, Autograph Collection in Seoul is home to an enormous extra-long bed, which stretches the near length of the room. Read More
Thousands gather for Trump-backed prayer rally in Washington
Thousands gather on Washington’s National Mall for a ‘Rededicate 250’ prayer rally mixing faith, patriotism and support for Donald Trump. Read more at Read More
Magyar signals first openness to Ukraine accession talks since Orbán’s departure
Hungary’s new government says it is open to engaging with Ukraine on its accession to the EU, according to several sources. Meanwhile, a technical dialogue with Kyiv has been announced…
Off-grid Greece: This private island is going up for auction from €247,000
Just don’t plan on living in the lap of luxury, because the island’s protected status means major infrastructure upgrades are impossible. Read More
French singer and actor Patrick Bruel faces more accusations of sexual violence
The singer still maintains his innocence, saying he “never sought to coerce anyone into a sexual act”, while declaring that he “does not question the feelings of women.” Read More
Gaza-bound aid flotilla says it is ‘under attack’ as Israel intercepts fleet off Cyprus
The Israeli foreign ministry said the aim of the flotilla was to “serve Hamas, to divert attention from Hamas’s refusal to disarm and to obstruct progress on President Trump’s peace…
Bodies of four divers who drowned in Maldives diving accident found, Italy says
Five Italian divers are believed to have died while exploring a cave at a depth of about 50 metres in Vaavu Atoll on Thursday, according to Italy’s Foreign Ministry. Read…
Iran calls for reconstruction support at World Urban Forum in Baku
Iran’s deputy housing minister used the World Urban Forum in Baku to call for international support to rebuild 150,000 homes damaged in the war. Read more at Read More