Why is the Gwangju Biennale refusing to call Taiwan’s pavilion the ‘Taiwan Pavilion’?
Taiwan’s government and participating artists accuse the Gwangju Biennale of censorship after it renamed its exhibition the “NTMoFA Pavilion”. Read More
Heading to Hungary? Here are 5 of its most beautiful countryside castles and palaces
For centuries, these set the stage for decisive battles and cultural crossroads, and many have undergone careful renovation to improve accessibility. Read More
Mongolia hosts UN desertification summit as drought crisis deepens
Mongolia is hosting the UN Convention to Combat Desertification’s COP17 in Ulaanbaatar from 17 to 28 August, bringing together representatives from 196 countries and the European Union to tackle land…
Russia conducts missile tests on disputed islands as Japan protests drills
The Pacific Fleet conducted a Bastion missile test just days after Putin’s visit to the islands prompted Tokyo to summon Russia’s ambassador to Japan and drew a US statement of…
Latest news bulletin | August 21st, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 21st, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Johannes Vermeer’s ‘Girl with a Pearl Earring’ goes on rare overseas trip to Japan
Vermeer’s ‘Girl with a Pearl Earring’ is on display in Osaka for five weeks, marking its first international trip in more than a decade. The masterpiece has been loaned by…
Weapons for Putin’s agents? Secret arms cache found in Berlin forest
Investigators uncovered the weapons in woodland in Brandenburg, according to reports by broadcasters NDR and WDR and the Süddeutsche Zeitung daily. Read More
Ukraine eyes anti-ballistic systems with EU’s €90 billion loan
Officials in Kyiv have floated the idea of using the next parcel of funds from the European Union’s €90 billion loan to purchase anti-ballistic missile capabilities, an official close to…
ICC head Tomoko Akane warns of ‘demise of international rule of law’ after US sanctions
Washington has repeatedly accused the ICC of “politicised actions” and of “targeting Israel” after it issued an arrest warrant for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu relating to the war in Gaza.…
These are the world’s most beautiful summer cities, according to eye-tracking technology
European destinations dominate the top 30 most beautiful city rankings, with 19 gorgeous spots making the list. Read More