French Ministry of Education cancels retelling of ‘Beauty and the Beast’ deemed ‘inappropriate’
The new adaptation of the fairytale had been commissioned for a campaign designed to give 10-year-old pupils a book to read over the summer. Read More
‘Three guesses’: J.K. Rowling appears to take a swipe at Harry Potter stars amid feud
The controversial author has reignited tensions with Harry Potter stars Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint, after making an obvious jab at the trio on social media. Read More
Zelenskyy: Nuclear power plants ‘belong to the people of Ukraine’
The fate of Europe’s largest nuclear power plant in Zaporizhzhia remains unclear as it is still under Russian control. Read More
Europe’s markets lose steam amid EU deadlock on Ukraine, trade tension
The rally in European stock markets took a breather as EU leaders struggled to secure a €5 billion funding package for Ukraine. Investor sentiment was further dampened by the ECB’s…
European pee reveals hike in stimulant drug use
Illicit drugs found in wastewater from 130 European cities indicates a rise in stimulant consumption across the bloc, according to a new study. Read More
Tesla faces fresh blow as regulators recall nearly all Cybertrucks
It’s the eighth recall of the vehicle. Read More
Storm Martinho triggers flood warnings and widespread damage across Spain
Storm Martinho causes widespread damage and flooding risks in Spain, with Madrid facing record rainfall and Galicia and Andalusia experiencing strong winds and disruptions. Read more at Read More
Former art adviser to Leonardo DiCaprio sentenced for $6.5 million fraud
Lisa Schiff previously pleaded guilty to wire fraud in October, admitting that she defrauded clients of her art advisory business, Schiff Fine Art. Read More
French film stars reflect on ‘clumsy’ behaviour in parliamentary hearing on sexual violence
The inquiry commission spent six months auditioning members of the film industry, and is set to publish a report in April. Read More
More than 1,000 flights disrupted at Heathrow airport after nearby fire
Airport operators said the travel hub would be shuttered until midnight on Friday after a fire in an electrical substation knocked out its electricity. Read More