Japanese avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama, famed for her polka dots, dies aged 97
Born into a middle-class family, Kusama felt misunderstood by parents who wanted her to marry rather than pursue art. She eventually left for the US. Read More
Which EU countries invest more in maritime defence and why?
Europe’s naval rearmament is rising. Which countries drive the maritime defence boom and why the map may be misleading. Read More
Thailand, Japan or Australia? The travel destinations dividing Gen Z and Millennials
New research reveals a clear generational divide in travel, with Gen Z favouring affordable, trending destinations such as Thailand, Cambodia and Laos, while Millennials are opting for Australia, Japan and…
Latest news bulletin | August 27th, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 27th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Around 1,000 people missing in Nepal and Tibet after catastrophic floods caused by a glacial collapse
Officials in Nepal earlier said 403 people, including 341 foreigners, were reported missing. Read more at Read More
Iran to allow no military ship in Hormuz under potential deal with Oman
The latest development comes amid US President Donald Trump’s threat to bomb Oman if it “gets in the way”, as his administration opposes parts of the evolving deal. Read more…
La Tomatina 2026: thousands turn Spanish town red in annual tomato fight
Thousands of revellers pelted each other with up to 165 tonnes of overripe tomatoes in the Spanish town of Buñol on Wednesday for the annual La Tomatina festival. Read more…
US police arrest driver transporting guillotine in truck in Washington
“The suspect drove here from California,” US Capitol Police said in a statement, adding that investigators were looking into the man’s background to try to understand his motives for arriving…
5.1-magnitude earthquake hits Colombia, forcing evacuations in Bogotá and Bucaramanga
According to the Colombian Geological Survey, the quake hit at around 11:45 am local time on Wednesday, with the epicentre in Los Santos, in Colombia’s Santander department. Read more at…
Tim Curry, legendary star of ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ and ‘It’, dies aged 80
The prolific British stage, screen and voice actor was best known for his starring roles in the cult ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’, ‘Clue’, ‘It’ and ‘Muppet Treasure Island’. Read…