Israeli air campaign intensifies across southern Lebanon
An early morning strike in Nabatiyeh capped a week of escalating hostilities that saw the US and Iran exchange direct fire. While Israel continues to reject Tehran’s demands for a…
Journalist gunned down in Mexico as World Cup kicks off
Mexico is regarded as one of the most dangerous and deadly countries for working journalists, according to Reporters Without Borders. Read more at Read More
Europe Today: World Cup fever, new EU migration era and the Pope’s message to Spain
The biggest-ever World Cup got underway with hosts Mexico beating South Africa and South Korea upsetting the first European team in action. In Europe, the EU’s new Migration and Asylum…
Princess Bajrakitiyabha the ‘pride of Thailand’ dies aged 47 after three-year battle with infection
A vocal campaigner for protecting women from domestic violence and the rights of the accused, had been suffering with mycoplasma infection since 2022. Read more at Read More
Inside DATALAND: The world’s first AI art museum will let visitors see, hear and smell art
Los Angeles is set to open DATALAND, the world’s first museum dedicated to AI-generated art. Created by digital artist Refik Anadol, the immersive space combines AI and environmental data to…
The city of international solidarity… and kitsch: 48 hours in Skopje, North Macedonia
Ahead of Skopje’s stint as the European Capital of Culture in 2028, I headed to the city to learn more about its fascinating history. Read More
Fortaleza and Recife: Brazil looks to Europe
With direct flights from several European capitals, the two major north-eastern Brazilian cities offer beaches, nature, culture and history in a region increasingly open to international tourism. Read More
Mexico fans celebrate World Cup win over South Africa
Mexican fans erupted in celebration after the national team defeated South Africa in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup, with supporters gathering in fan zones and outside Mexico…
2-0 victory for Mexico in dramatic World Cup opening match against South Africa
Julián Quiñones scored the opening goal of the tournament after nine minutes and 35-year-old striker Raúl Jiménez headed in Mexico’s second goal in a 2-0 opening game against South Africa…
Mexico’s President Sheinbaum joins fans as World Cup gets underway
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum joined thousands of supporters at a fan zone in Mexico City’s Zocalo Square as Mexico took on South Africa in the opening match of the 2026…