Great British ‘foodie staycation’ summer: 25.2m get a taste for holidays at home in 2026
According to new research, 25.2 million British adults will enjoy a staycation over the summer months, a 40% increase from 2025, with food tourism playing a key role in holiday…
‘Distressing’ imagery: From ‘Ali G’ to ‘The Mummy’ – Which movie posters have been banned since 2000?
Content warning: Some of the movie posters featured in this article are NSFW and can feature images which some may find graphic or distressing. Read More
Why do so many hit songs sound alike? Meet the ‘Gen Alpha melody’
What do Tiesto, Troye Sivan and The Strokes have in common? A Danish musicologist thinks he has the answer. Read More
Afghan man Farhad N. jailed for life for 2025 Munich car-ramming that killed two
The attack was one of several committed by foreign nationals in the run-up to last year’s general election that inflamed debate on immigration and security. Read More
Rome’s Spin Time residents sleep outside after fire, amid heatwave
About 400 Spin Time residents sleep outside in Rome after a fire forced their evacuation, with volunteers helping during a heatwave. Read more at Read More
EU discusses extra financial support for Spain after record Ceuta migrant surge
The European Commission is discussing with Spanish officials fresh financial support to potentially bolster border force and humanitarian assistance as the city of Ceuta grapples with the aftermath of an…
Europe heatwave puts all major Italian cities on red alert as Austria sets heat record
The current heatwave has exposed vulnerabilities in public health systems, power generation, transportation networks and tourism infrastructure, forcing governments to adapt to more frequent periods of extreme weather. Read More
Portugal seizes five tonnes of cocaine in Atlantic bust
Portuguese authorities intercepted a cargo ship in the Atlantic and seized around five tonnes of cocaine in a multinational operation. Three foreign nationals were arrested as officials said Portugal has…
Russian drones attack German cargo ship ‘EMIL’ in Black Sea, media reports
The German cargo ship “EMIL” was reportedly repeatedly targeted by Russian drones in the Black Sea. A fire broke out on board, leaving it unable to manoeuvre. All 11 crew…
Explosive drone: Why Leipzig/Halle airport keeps becoming a target for sabotage
Leipzig/Halle is one of Europe’s most important cargo airports and a key hub for military transport. After the latest incident, the question arises again: why does this site repeatedly become…