Parliamentary election campaings begin in Hungary
Candidates and their supporting organisations have two weeks to collect the necessary signatures of support. Read more at Read More
Fans flock to Japan zoo to see viral baby monkey Punch
The baby monkey, named “Punch”, has drawn attention online and among visitors who have come to see him in person. Read more at Read More
Latest news bulletin | February 21st, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this February 21st, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Kazakh women’s rights documentary ‘River Dreams’ makes historic Berlinale premiere
For the first time in its history, a Kazakh documentary has premiered at the Berlinale’s Forum section — one of the world’s most influential film festivals. ‘River Dreams’, the debut…
Food for friends: Thai food finds a home in Doha’s multicultural dining scene
In Doha’s vibrant dining scene, international cuisines bring people together, offering moments of shared culture, hospitality and everyday connection across communities. Read More
‘Cuba’s healthcare system is being pushed to the brink by US blockades,’ says health minister
Cuba’s Health Minister says the country is headed to a catastrophic humanitarian crisis, saying the US blockade of oil on his country is rendering hospitals helpless and puts thousands of…
How Rap and Hip-Hop are transforming the French and their everyday language
On International Mother Language Day, we look at how rap and hip-hop artists are mixing languages and spreading a vernacular that captures the contemporary Francophone world: multi-ethnic, multilingual, and shaped…
Three people killed as US military strikes another alleged narcotics boat in the Pacific Ocean
The US military said it targeted a boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean late on Friday which its intelligence identified as a drug-trafficking vessel, killing three people on board. The…
Beyond borders: How two Central Asia nations are expanding cultural connections
Central Asia is investing heavily in cultural infrastructure, from privately funded museums in Kazakhstan to state-led institutions in Uzbekistan. These contrasting approaches reveal how culture is being mobilised as strategy,…
What to wear on your next flight? Luxury hotel branded merch, of course
A flurry of new collaborations offer chic yet comfortable options for your next travel day. Read More