Japan tourism is booming as travellers look beyond Tokyo and Kyoto
Authentic experiences and adventure are driving growth in Japan, while next year’s Green Expo in Yokohama will bring natural and cultural sites to the fore. Read More
Global banks tighten security in Gulf hubs after new Iran threat
Precautionary moves by global lenders highlight growing concern that regional tensions could disrupt banking operations in the Gulf, as Iran is signalling that it may diversify its attacks. Read more…
Catastrophic casting: Mount Vesuvius eruption victims feature in landmark Pompeii exhibition
Casts of victims of Pompeii’s tragic destruction after Mount Vesuvius erupted in AD 79 are going on display together for the first time in a new permanent exhibition. The residents…
EU asks Ukraine to allow inspection to oversee damaged Druzhba pipeline
As the Hungarian veto on the €90 billion loan for Ukraine drags on, the European Commission has formally proposed an inspection to check the damage on the Druzhba pipeline at…
Commission denies unfair trade practices as US opens new probe
The European Commission dismissed new US trade investigations as unjustified, as uncertainty keeps growing over the EU–US trade deal struck in the summer of 2025. Read More
Superhero animals and green political wins: Positive environmental stories from 2026
Eco anxiety is very real, so we share this year’s most uplifting stories to prove there’s hope for our climate.Read More
Top chef René Redzepi leaves Noma restaurant over abuse and assault allegations
Celebrity Danish chef René Redzepi has quit Noma, the world renowned modern Nordic restaurant he co-founded, after admitting he abused and physical assaulted staff over many years. Read More
EU’s largest economies push for faster capitals market integration in joint letter
France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland and Spain are urging the EU to agree by summer on a set of proposals designed to strengthen oversight of financial market infrastructures and…
This European capital was named the best creative city for 2026
Ljubljana beat more than 200 other cities for the top gong, with the jury praising its festival calendar and creative quarters. Read More
Russia-linked hackers target messaging apps of European officials, intelligence agencies warn
Portugal and Dutch agencies warn of a state-backed cyber campaign infiltrating WhatsApp and Signal of officials and journalists via AI-powered phishing. Read more at Read More