When war takes away the classroom, can children ever catch up?
Attacks on education have surged worldwide. Education Above All Foundation’s Dr Maleiha Malik says keeping children learning is possible, but conflict-caused damage cannot be undone easily. Read more at Read…
China reiterates its One China principle on Taiwan over UN resolution
Beijing reaffirmed its One-China principle following a renewed dispute over the interpretation of a UN resolution that defined lawful representation of China at the world’s foremost intergovernmental body. Read more…
From tram depot to contemporary art: A new cultural centre looks beyond the Silk Road
A former industrial site now houses Uzbekistan’s first permanent centre dedicated to contemporary art. Its opening exhibition brings together local and international artists, while partnerships with major museums extend its…
New Trajan’s Baths museum opens: restored Great Mosaic and Painted City
The Baths of Trajan on the Oppian Hill are to host a new museum, showcasing two major Roman masterpieces, the Great Mosaic and the Painted City, with visitor numbers capped…
Germany’s Merz accuses AfD of promoting ‘ethnic cleansing’ in Bundestag clash with Weidel
The AfD, which fell three seats short of an absolute majority, in state elections in Saxony-Anhalt said it was now in talks with other groups and MPs in an effort…
‘A scam’: Glastonbury fans furious over music festival’s historically high ticket prices for 2027
Many music fans are criticising the 2027 festival price hike as “not fair” and “a scam”. Would you pay around €480 for Glasto? Read More
EU court dismisses Hungarian bid to block frozen Russian asset aid for Ukraine
The EU’s General Court ruled it lacks jurisdiction over decisions relating to the bloc’s Common Foreign and Security Policy. The case comes after Budapest’s new government, unlike its predecessor, moved…
Pledges for action in Europe as PISA results show drop in child reading and maths skills
The OECD’s latest PISA report, based on a standardised test taken by 15-year-olds, found that student performance across OECD countries reached a record low in maths and reading. Read More
Exclusive: Investigation finds evidence of possible chemical weapons use in Sudan
Former Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons officials say they have found evidence that the Sudanese government may have deployed chemicals amid the country’s ongoing civil war. Read more…
Ceuta President urges the EU to take firm action against Morocco, as the city is ‘on the brink of collapse’
Juan Jesús Vivas accused Rabat of pursuing a “harassment policy” aimed at suffocating the exclave, while the Spanish government and the EU continue to regard Morocco as a trusted partner…