US Vice President Vance attacks Brussels and vows to help Orbán ahead of Hungarian vote
Vance accused the European Union of electoral interference in Hungary’s election campaign during a visit to Budapest. Speaking alongside Orbán, Vance described the Hungarian leader as a “role model” for…
A new high-speed rail link is launching between Tashkent and Khiva. Here’s what to see and do
This new train cuts travel time between the Uzbek capital and Silk Road city from 14 hours to around seven and a half. Read More
Trump’s Iran ultimatum: When does it expire and how serious is his threat to ‘blow up everything’?
US president warns a civilisation could be about to disappear if the regime in Tehran does not respond to his ultimatum after six weeks of war by Tuesday night. What…
Give us Guernica: Basque leaders step up call for transfer of Picasso’s famous painting to Bilbao
For decades, the Basque government has been calling for Guernica to be loaned to the Guggenheim in Bilbao, but Madrid’s Reina Sofía museum has just published a 16-page report that…
Russia provided Iran with intelligence on Israeli energy sites, Ukraine says
Kyiv stated that Moscow is sharing its satellite intelligence with Iran to help Tehran strike Israel’s energy sites, which could cause power grid collapse and mass blackouts. Read more at…
Trump says ‘whole civilisation will die tonight’ if Iran ultimatum expires
Previously, the US president has warned that unless Tehran reopened the Strait of Hormuz, the US would unleash what he called the “complete demolition” of Iran’s critical infrastructure overnight on…
Spanish police find historical manuscript missing for a century for sale online
Spanish police recovered a 17th-century velvet guild manuscript that had been missing for a century after spotting it for sale online. The artefact will remain the property of its current…
Former Migos rapper Offset in ‘stable condition’ after being shot in Florida
US rapper Offset is reportedly in a stable condition after being shot at Seminole Hard Rock in Hollywood, Florida. It comes four years after his cousin Takeoff, another member of…
Space defence: How is the EU boosting its military space capabilities?
Europe is officially levelling up its orbital armour, yet while major defence upgrades are planned by 2030, the road to total independence from global superpowers remains costly. Read More
Capture the perfect picture: New ‘selfie trail’ launched in Magaluf
With its purpose-built stands, the trail in Mallorca aims to solve the modern dilemma of wanting to capture travel moments, while also boosting sustainable tourism. Read More