Japan: Traditional rice pounding ceremony held in snowy Aomori village
In Aomori, Japan, women in kimonos performed the Taue Mochitsuki rice pounding ceremony amid snowfall, aiming for a good harvest and family protection. Read more at Read More
Can a Nobel Prize be gifted or sold? Some have done it in the past
Although Machado’s gesture marks a rare instance of a living laureate parting with their medal shortly after receiving it, it is not unprecedented, and rules state that Machado could give…
War in Ukraine: How Kyiv copes with winter power outages
Ukraine faces another harsh winter as Russian strikes leave Kyiv without stable electricity or heating. Residents rely on emergency centres to cope with the cold. Read more at Read More
Latest news bulletin | January 16th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this January 16th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Washington warns Tehran ‘all options are on the table’ in emergency UN Security Council session
Trump remains open to military intervention if Tehran continues to exact lethal force on protesters in the ongoing nationwide demonstrations, US representatives told the UN Security Council on Thursday. Read…
Bears cast for 76th Berlin Film Festival using traditional bronze techniques
Germany’s Berlinale film festival is preparing its iconic bear trophies at a small foundry in Berlin-Charlottenburg, where the awards have been made for decades. Read more at Read More
Argentine farmers look forward to the EU and Mercosur agreement
EU and Mercosur are set to sign a long-awaited free trade deal in Paraguay on Saturday, creating a vast tariff-cutting zone linking Europe and South America. Argentine exporters say they’ll…
Netherlands: Gas leak causes explosion and fire in central Utrecht
Gas leak explosion in Utrecht’s historic centre injures four, damages buildings, and displaces 100 residents. Mayor says return may be delayed due to debris. Read more at Read More
Japanese and Italian PMs discuss defence and trade in Tokyo on Meloni’s birthday
Japan and Italy upgraded their relationship to a special strategic partnership, emphasizing economic and energy security and marking 160 years of diplomatic ties. Read more at Read More
Venezuela’s Machado presents Trump with her Nobel Peace Prize during White House meeting
Trump confirmed later on social media that Machado had left the medal for him to keep, and he said it was an honour to meet her. Read more at Read…