Culture Agenda: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week
A Wim Wenders photography exhibition in Berlin, cheese rolling in England, electro music in Lyon, and Wes Anderson’s latest voyage of whimsy — here are this week’s cultural highlights. Read…
Fact-checking claims Pope Leo XIV is affiliated to the US Republican Party
Speculation has been rife about the political affiliations of Pope Leo XIV, but there is no evidence that he is a “registered Republican” as some commentators claim. Read More
Red noses and big shoes fill Lima’s streets for Clown Day
Dozens of clowns in oversized shoes, painted faces, and colourful costumes marched through Lima’s streets on Sunday for Peru’s annual Clown Day. Read more at Read More
Can CCS meet Europe’s climate targets? Three projects beset with problems suggest not
High costs, local opposition and technical issues threaten the viability of the EU’s multi-billion euro gamble on CCS to decarbonise heavy industry.Read More
Travel insurance expert warns these common holiday activities often aren’t covered by standard plans
Snorkelling, camping and hiking are among the popular pursuits travellers typically don’t think twice about taking part in when on a trip. Read More
Latest news bulletin | May 26th – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at Read More
European stock markets set to rebound as Trump delays 50% tariffs on the EU to 9 July
Stock futures surged after US President Donald Trump agreed to postpone the planned 50% tariffs on the European Union, but the US dollar remained under pressure amid waning investor confidence…
Roland Garros bids emotional farewell to the ‘King of Clay’ Rafael Nadal
In a moving tribute, the 14-time champion took a final bow on the Court Philippe-Chatrier, the tennis court he dominated for many years. Read More
Israeli military wants to occupy 75% of Gaza within two months, local media report
Israel Defence Forces told local media it’s shifted its focus from fighting Hamas to capturing territory and controlling food distribution. Read more at Read More
Trump says he is ‘not happy’ with Putin for deadly strikes on Ukraine
‘He’s killing a lot of people. And I don’t know what the hell happened to Putin,’ the US President told reporters before boarding Air Force One, adding that he would…