Travel chaos in Belgium kicks off with 9-day national train strike: Will any lines be running?
Travellers in Belgium are advised to re-think travel plans as the next six weeks hold several planned strikes. Read More
Skip western Europe: Albania, Montenegro and Poland offer sun and sea at a fraction of the price
Destination dupes to Eastern Europe are booming, especially as protests against mass tourism intensify. Read More
Project 2025: What environmental cutbacks has Trump made in a month and what’s next?
Trump is ‘erasing climate action’ within federal agencies and giving the green light to big polluters.Read More
Latest news bulletin | February 20th – Morning
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Olaf Scholz and Friedrich Merz face off in final debate ahead of German election
During the debate the candidates touched on migration, the economy, and security. Read More
Indigenous Mayans in Guatemala celebrate new solar year with spiritual ceremony
Hundreds of Indigenous Mayans in Guatemala celebrated the new solar year at Kaminaljuyu with a spiritual ceremony. This marks a new cycle in the Chol Ab’ Mayan calendar. Read more…
French President Macron and UK PM Keir Starmer invited to White House for Ukraine talks
US National Security Adviser Mike Waltz announced the two key European leaders will have a seat at the negotiating table after EU leaders raised the alarm over Donald Trump’s handling…
Polish EU Presidency and MEPs: No peace without backing of the Ukrainian people
In joint statement, MEPs said that no peace in Ukraine can be negotiated without the full participation of Ukraine’s government and the backing of its people. Read More
Beauty knows no age: Japan’s seniors embrace glamour in a growing market
In Japan, seniors are embracing beauty routines through Shiseido’s makeup courses, as the country’s ageing population becomes a key market for fashion and wellness. Read more at Read More
Trump says ‘EU has been very unfair to us’ as he announces 25% tariffs
Top trade officials for the bloc said they were interested in opening negotiations with the White House to strike mutually beneficial trade deals. Read More