Japan: Traditional rice pounding ceremony held in snowy Aomori village
In Aomori, Japan, women in kimonos performed the Taue Mochitsuki rice pounding ceremony amid snowfall, aiming for a good harvest and family protection. Read more at Read More
Can a Nobel Prize be gifted or sold? Some have done it in the past
Although Machado’s gesture marks a rare instance of a living laureate parting with their medal shortly after receiving it, it is not unprecedented, and rules state that Machado could give…
Fact check: Is Ursula von der Leyen ‘auto-increasing’ her own salary?
Recent claims circulating on social media allege that European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has been “automatically increasing” her own salary. The Cube examined the claims to clarify how…
War in Ukraine: How Kyiv copes with winter power outages
Ukraine faces another harsh winter as Russian strikes leave Kyiv without stable electricity or heating. Residents rely on emergency centres to cope with the cold. Read more at Read More
Latest news bulletin | January 16th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this January 16th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
‘I’ve never felt such malice’: Julio Iglesias denies sexual abuse allegations
After days of controversy, the legendary Spanish singer has broken his silence on social media to categorically deny claims by two former female employees. The case is now being investigated…
Eurovision Song Contest announces first-ever tour as it faces boycott over Israel participation
The Europe-wide tour announcement comes amid growing controversy, with several countries boycotting the contest due to Israel’s participation. Read More
Migrant returns: Which EU countries are increasing repatriations?
Migrant returns increased by nearly a fifth, but a significant gap remains between the number of repatriation orders issued and those carried out. Read More
Slovakia’s Fico to meet Trump in Florida on Saturday with nuclear plant deal in focus
Slovakia’s Prime Minister will meet with US President Trump in Mar-a-Lago on Saturday with plans for a nuclear energy deal in focus. Fico is politically aligned with the MAGA agenda…
Washington warns Tehran ‘all options are on the table’ in emergency UN Security Council session
Trump remains open to military intervention if Tehran continues to exact lethal force on protesters in the ongoing nationwide demonstrations, US representatives told the UN Security Council on Thursday. Read…