Philippine president says key suspect in flood defence corruption scandal arrested in Prague
The scale of the anomalies and news reports that showed the lavish lifestyles of some of the suspects sparked anti-corruption protests last year in a country where millions still live…
China and Russia ties driving North Korean economic recovery, Seoul ministry says
China has long been the diplomatically isolated country’s main economic backer, though Pyongyang has also drawn closer to Moscow since it launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Read…
Listen to Lana Del Rey’s James Bond theme for ‘007: First Light’ video game
Lana Del Rey previously recorded a song for the film ‘Spectre’ but the track was rejected by the Bond producers. Second time lucky… Read More
Four years of Gepard in Ukraine: How the vintage German weapon is proving its worth
Four years after Berlin’s decision to deliver it, it has become clear that the once decommissioned Gepard tank is now a key system in Ukraine’s air defence — and one…
Instagram, TikTok and Facebook: Which European countries want to ban social media for minors?
After Australia banned social media for under-16s in December, European nations are now debating their own restrictions as Brussels mulls a “European solution”. Read More
Escaped wolf “Neukgu” captured after 9-day search in South Korea
A two-year-old wolf that escaped from O-World zoo in Daejeon, South Korea, has been safely recaptured after spending nine days on the loose. The male wolf, Neukgu, was born at…
Ankara pushes deeper economic ties with Astana ahead of Erdoğan visit
Astana and Ankara aim to boost trade, diversify exports and launch joint industrial projects ahead of Erdoğan’s state visit to Kazakhstan, setting a goal of $15 billion in trade volumes.…
Netherlands Keukenhof draws global visitors for spring display
Netherlands opened its Keukenhof garden in Lisse for the 2026 spring season, welcoming visitors to an eight-week display featuring around seven million flowers. Read more at Read More
The need for… a trilogy: Tom Cruise confirmed to return for Top Gun 3
Paramount have announced that Tom Cruise and producer Jerry Bruckheimer are returning for a third installment of Top Gun, following 2022’s hugely successful ‘Top Gun: Maverick’. Read More
Europe-led coalition prepares mission to reopen Strait of Hormuz
A group of more than 40 countries is meeting in Paris to finalise early plans to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The France and UK-led coalition insists the operation will…