Food take-away: Why Spain is saying a big no to its daily diet of bread
Bread consumption in Spain has plummeted by 80% since the 1960s, from 134 to 28 kilos per person per year. Behind this drop is a big change in cultural and…
Ukraine and Russia trade overnight strikes on energy facilities
Ukrainian energy companies reported a complete power outage after two thermal power plants supplying the Kyiv and Kharkiv were struck overnight by Russia. Officials in Kyiv also shared that their…
Three dead and 15 injured in Tenerife as bad sea conditions grip Spanish waters
A tragic Saturday in Tenerife left three people dead and at least 15 injured as exceptionally high waves gripped the Canary archipelago. Officials are reporting waves that can reach as…
Latest news bulletin | November 9th, 2025 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this November 9th, 2025 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
‘Close Enough’ in Berlin: Intimacy explored by 12 Magnum women photographers
The Magnum photo agency is showing exclusively the work of 12 women photographers at C/O Berlin’s Amerika Haus which asks visitors to decide if the artists are “close enough”. Read…
Powerful earthquake strikes off the coast of Japan, tsunami advisory issued
An earthquake of level 4 on the Shindo scale has struck north-eastern Japan. Authorities have issued a tsunami warning with waves up to one metre high. Read more at Read…
Video shows Super Typhoon Fung-wong bringing powerful winds and flooding to the Philippines
Super Typhoon Fung-wong has triggered mass evacuations across the Philippines as powerful winds and torrential rains threaten millions following the devastation of Typhoon Kalmaegi. Read more at Read More
Rodrigo Paz sworn-in as Bolivia’s new president ending 20 year dynasty of one-party rule
The newly sworn-in president has promised to restore economic stability to Bolivia. The country has been dealing with a crippling economic and cost of living crisis, the worst in four…
Legendary Orient Express returns in Paris show celebrating 100 years of Art Deco
A Paris exhibition marks a century of Art Deco design with the rebirth of the legendary Orient Express, symbolizing the glamour and innovation of 1920s travel. Read more at Read…
US government shutdown enters 40th day as senators work through the weekend to find breakthrough
The longest federal government shutdown in US history continues into its 40th day as Democrat and Republican senators clash over health care funding. The shutdown has left critical programmes like…