Phyllida Law, celebrated actress and Emma Thompson’s mother, dies aged 94
Phyllida Law acted alongside her daughters Emma and Sophie in numerous film projects, in a career spanning eight decades. Read More
One third of global travel spending last year was in Europe, new report finds
Europe accounted for a third of global leisure travel receipts in 2025, with countries such as Italy, Spain, Türkiye and France expected to drive further growth this year. Here’s what…
Spice Girls leader Geri Halliwell’s Córdoba-born great-grandfather executed after Spanish Civil War
Emiliano Hidalgo, former Republican mayor of Dos Torres, was executed on 27 December 1940 after a Francoist court martial. His 116-page military file reveals the charges that led to his…
Drought reveals Emperor Nero’s bridge beneath Rome’s Tiber river
Weeks without rain have caused Italy’s Tiber River to fall to unusually low levels, revealing the remains of an ancient Roman bridge near the Vatican. Traditionally known as Nero’s bridge,…
Porcupines spread near Warsaw: ‘It tasted some garden plants and got into the house’
Porcupines have appeared in Mazovia and are increasingly visiting gardens and even homes. Authorities are searching for more and urging caution. How did these exotic animals end up in Poland?…
UK will ‘support Ukraine 100%’ despite Russian threat of ‘consequences,’ PM says
“We are providing support so that Ukraine can defend itself,” UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said on Tuesday. Read More
Eight non-EU countries to adopt EU sanctions on Belarus
The measures tighten restrictions on trade and technology that could support Belarus’s military and industrial capabilities. Read More
South Korea and Japan stress stress ‘critical’ US alliance as Trump slashes military drills
Trump made the surprise announcement about the troop drawdown in a social media post just before US and South Korean soldiers began Monday’s annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises. Read more…
Qatar says it repatriated body of Iranian pilot and denies claims of holding three others
Doha said it invited Tehran to send a technical team to review its search operation but received no response, calling Iran’s accusations “false” and “illogical” and suggesting they were aimed…
Picasso print stolen in broad daylight from Milwaukee gallery found eight years later
A local landlord discovered the stolen artwork while clearing out a vacant apartment and took it to police after an antique dealer recognised it. Read More