Over 40 swimmers brave icy Vltava River for Prague’s Three Kings Swim
In the Czech Republic, more than 40 swimmers took part in Prague’s Three Kings Swim, diving into the icy Vltava River near the Charles Bridge. Read more at Read More
Smoke damage may risk exposure to carcinogens even after wildfires are extinguished, warns study
Residents who return to their homes following wildfires may be unknowingly exposing themselves to harmful chemicals.Read More
Trump aide Miller says no one would fight US over future of Greenland
European leaders defend Greenland’s sovereignty after US presidential aide Stephen Miller ramps up Trump threat to annex autonomous Danish territory. Read more at Read More
Young men in Greece dive for wooden cross in Epiphany celebration
Greeks celebrate Epiphany with the traditional blessing of the waters. In Piraeus, men dove into the cold sea to retrieve a wooden cross for good fortune. Read more at Read…
As Trump pitches Venezuelan oil dream for US companies, experts warn it won’t be cheap or easy
President Trump has set his sights on Venezuela’s vast oil reserves, the largest in the world. If consolidated under Washington’s influence, about one third of global oil reserves could end…
Radio revival: ‘Ella’ looks to make jazz great again with new Berlin station
A new Berlin-based radio station named after jazz legend Ella Fitzgerald is aiming to revive the genres fortunes. As the music used to be an expression of rebellion, emancipation and…
Hungarian director and titan of contemplative cinema Béla Tarr dies aged 70
Best known for his films ‘Sátántangó’ and ‘The Turin Horse’, Béla Tarr was one of Europe’s greatest filmmakers and shaped a cinematic legacy of despairing beauty. Read More
Pope Leo XIV closes the Holy Door at St Peter’s to end Jubilee year
Pope Leo XIV closed the 2025 Holy Year by denouncing consumerism and anti-foreigner sentiment, after 33 million Catholic pilgrims visited Rome. He urged Christians to welcome strangers and pursue peace.…
Just Coup It: Nicolás Maduro’s Nike sweatsuit becomes unexpected viral sensation
When a geopolitical crisis becomes both branding exposure and a shopping cart frenzy… A piece of athletic wear has become a global sensation following a picture posted online by Donald…
Israeli air strikes hit Lebanon with damage in the south and east
Lebanon faced new Israeli air strikes, with damage in the south and east. President Joseph Aoun condemned the attacks, citing efforts to calm tensions. Read more at Read More