Rare medieval notebook found in latrine in Paderborn
Archaeologists have uncovered a medieval notebook in a former latrine in Paderborn. The remarkably well-preserved leather, wood and wax find may shed new light on everyday life in the 13th…
Zanzibar travel guide: Best things to do, where to stay and top tips for visitors
Tanzania’s island paradise has emerged as one of the Indian Ocean’s fastest-growing travel destinations. Read More
Poland and Ukraine’s ‘honours war’ intensifies
After Poland’s president stripped his Ukrainian counterpart of the country’s highest state honour, current and former Ukrainian officials are renouncing their own awards. Read More
‘A flying White House’: President Trump unveils the new Air Force One
Converted from a former Qatari-owned Boeing 747, the new Air Force One will serve as a temporary presidential aircraft until Boeing delivers the long-delayed replacement fleet in 2028. Read more…
Russian-occupied Crimea suspends petrol sales amid fuel crisis
Kyiv’s targeting of Russia’s energy industry has sparked a major fuel crisis in Crimea, with long queues for petrol stations and limited supply. Read More
Show-stopping astrotourism centre with stargazing lodge to open near Saudi Arabia’s AlUla
Located within a Dark Sky Park, AlUla Manara’s design was inspired by the spiralling forms of galaxies and planetary rings. Read More
This cave village in France offers a natural escape from extreme heat
Residents of the troglodyte village of Trôo say their cave homes remain naturally cool year-round, offering an energy-efficient refuge as heatwaves become more frequent across France. Read More
US and Iranian delegations arrive in Switzerland for peace deal talks
“We’re going to hopefully make progress on the nuclear issue, make progress on the Lebanon ceasefire issue,” US Vice President JD Vance told reporters. Read more at Read More
Fête de la Musique 2026: When the whole of France becomes one big music festival
If you are out and about anywhere in France on 21 June 2026, your ears will be in for a treat as the 45th edition of the now world-famous music…
Russian strikes on eastern Ukraine kill three and injure 22
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Saturday that his forces had targeted an oil-processing facility in Russia’s Tyumen region. Read more at Read More