UK court clears far-right figure Tommy Robinson of terror-related offence
Judge said police detained the far-right activist based on his political beliefs rather than suspicions of a connection to terrorism. Read more at Read More
Early voting begins as New Yorkers choose next mayor
Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo, and Curtis Sliwa are vying to lead New York City — as voting begins, all eyes are on who will become the city’s next mayor. Read…
Prix Goncourt 2025: France’s top literary prize awarded to Laurent Mauvignier for ‘La Maison vide’
The oldest and most prestigious literary prize in France has been awarded to Laurent Mauvignier, who succeeds Kamel Daoud, winner of the Goncourt prize in 2024 for “Houris”. Read More
‘Celebrating a lifetime of literature’: Gonzalo Celorio wins Spain’s coveted Cervantes Prize 2025
Mexican writer Gonzalo Celorio won Spain’s Cervantes Prize in honour of his lifetime’s work in literature. The jury praised his ‘ability to develop a critical discourse throughout his career that…
Maldives bans smoking for all young people including tourists. Here’s what travellers need to know
The Maldives already has strict rules around bringing electronic cigarettes into the country. Read More
Brussels praises Kyiv’s progress towards EU membership but warns of ‘negative trends’
The European Commission’s annual check-up of where candidate countries stand in the accession process is largely positive on Moldova, Ukraine, Albania and Montenegro, and less so on Serbia and Georgia.…
Mayors pledge coordinated climate action ahead of UN conference in Brazil
A coalition of mayors from around the world also launched a global coalition to prepare cities for a hotter future.Read More
Dick Cheney, one of the most polarising vice presidents in US history, dies at 84
Dick Cheney, a forceful and controversial figure in US politics who championed the Iraq invasion, passed away at age 84. Read more at Read More
Europeans are embracing AI, but still want tighter regulations
EU citizens tend to think the bloc is as competitive as US companies when it comes to AI, despite criticism growing among experts. Read More
Latvian man arrested in Austria after threatening to take hostages on a train
The 31-year-old suspect was arrested after making threats to passengers on a train travelling from Vienna to Innsbruck, police said. Read more at Read More