A new Hello Kitty ‘hotel’ in Tokyo allows guests to check-in but not stay
At this hotel-inspired exhibition in Tokyo, Sanrio fans can check-in with a room key, explore rooms, a garden and beach zone, but can’t stay the night. Read More
Italian con artist jailed for building ‘world’s oldest and largest amphitheatre’ 20-years ago
In Italy, a structure promoted for years as an “ancient Roman amphitheatre” has turned out to be a fake, constructed recently using modern materials. Read More
FIFA boss Infantino tells critics to ‘meditate’ in bizarre Instagram tirade
“Finally I am incredibly proud, as FIFA President, to have contributed, even a little, to this show. It’s a great feeling,” Infantino wrote. Read More
Police seize more than 2.6 tonnes of cocaine in Atlantic off coast of Portugal
Italian, Spanish and Portuguese police intercepted a high-speed boat in the Atlantic with over 2.6 tonnes of cocaine; four suspects were arrested. Read More
This European airline is offering free ‘teddy trackers’ for families travelling this summer
Giving them one less thing to worry about when travelling, parents can keep track of their child’s beloved stuffed toy using this complimentary tile tracker. Read More
Bill Oddie, famed British comedian with The Goodies and wildlife broadcaster, dies aged 85
Oddie shot to fame in the 1970s as one of the British comedy trio The Goodies, and is fondly remembered for presenting several wildlife TV programmes. Read More
‘Those responsible must face the consequences;: Iran again warns Bulgaria over US aircraft
Tehran’s third warning towards Bulgaria came soon after US President Donald Trump publicly thanked Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev for US air base support. Read More
The hottest new hotels in Madrid you need to know about in 2026
Whether you’re looking to shop until you drop or are headed to the F1 in September, here’s where you should be resting your head in Madrid this year. Read More
Waste pickers work at Indonesia’s largest landfill
Waste pickers at Indonesia’s Bantargebang landfill fear for their livelihoods as the government tightens open dumping rules and reforms waste management. Read more at Read More
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