Finalists named for longest-running women+’s playwrighting prize
Nine finalists have been announced for the Susan Smith Blackburn Prize, the most prestigious English-language theatre prize for women and non-binary writers. Read More
Brussels metro lines closed as police hunt for gunmen in underground network of tunnels
Two men wearing balaclavas exchanged fire outside the Clémenceau metro station in the Belgian capital early on Wednesday. Read More
Greenland pushes EU for more investment amid rising US and Chinese interest
Greenland’s national debate about independence will consider negotiating better terms in its relationship with Denmark and securing more significant investment from the EU. Read More
Russia to relaunch Soviet-era Eurovision Song Contest rival in Moscow under Putin’s orders
The revived contest, planned to take place in Moscow later this year, is Russia’s way of directly challenging Eurovision while promoting “traditional values.” Read More
UK Foreign Secretary to announce new Ukraine aid package during visit to Kyiv
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy arrived in Kyiv on Wednesday morning, where he is announcing a new aid package of financial support for Ukraine. Read More
Trump moves to bar transgender athletes from women’s sports
The move is part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to eliminate the recognition of transgender identity from federal regulations. Read more at Read More
Irish police seize €14 million worth of cocaine and cannabis in small town drug bust
Police announced three men have being arrested over the drug seizure, which they say is a major blow to an organised crime group. Read more at Read More
Greenland bans foreign political donations amid Trump threat
Donald Trump wants to make the Arctic territory part of the US, something that Greenland’s prime minister has said is out of the question. Read more at Read More
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Moroccan women honour henna traditions as UNESCO grants cultural recognition
Henna, a symbol of joy and tradition across the Arab world, has been recognised by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage, with Morocco at the heart of its rich history.…