Mass blackout and water shortages hit Ukraine
The incident follows Russia’s months-long campaign targeting Ukraine’s critical infrastructure, which has inflicted severe damage to the energy system. Read more at Read More
Latest news bulletin | January 31st, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this January 31st, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Venezuela announces a general amnesty for political prisoners incarcerated since 1999
Delcy Rodríguez proposes an amnesty law that would cover political prisoners detained during the entire Chavista period. The measure excludes cases of murder, drug trafficking and human rights violations. Families…
Natural wine, long hikes and history: Could Kutaisi be Georgia’s next great travel destination?
Once seen as a Wizz Air transit point, Kutaisi is drawing travellers to western Georgia’s culture, wine and landscapes. Read More
For the love of Lemkos: Warhol, Nikifor and Nowosielski explored in new Warsaw exhibition
Andy Warhol, Nikifor and Jerzy Nowosielski are Lemko artists, or Carpathian Ruthenians. For years their art was unknown. A Warsaw museum wants to change that. Read More
The United Nations risks ‘imminent financial collapse’, secretary-general Antonio Guterres warns
Guterres’ warning comes as US President Donald Trump’s administration has, in recent months, reduced its funding to some UN agencies and has rejected or delayed some mandatory contributions. Read more…
At least 12 people killed in Gaza by Israeli strikes, hospital sources say as ceasefire advances
The strikes hit locations in northern and southern Gaza, including an apartment building in Gaza City and a tent in Khan Younis, officials at hospitals that received the bodies said.…
‘Macron effect’ boosts French eyewear designer
In the Henry Jullien workshop, machines have been running at full speed since French President Macron appeared in public wearing the company’s sunglasses. Founded in 1921 and specialising in high-end…
Where are my keys? Tricks for remembering where you put things
Rather than having a bad memory, it might be “a breakdown at the interface of memory and attention,” one expert said. Read More
Thousands march across US cities during anti-ICE strike
Thousands of Minnesotans march through downtown Minneapolis, the US, braving the bitter cold as part of a broader strike and protest against federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations. Read more…