Flowers and forensic teams at Bangkok bar where deadly fire killed at least 27
At least 27 people died and around 70 were injured in a bar fire in Bangkok, as police probe blocked exits and faulty wiring in the 50-year-old venue. Read more…
How Casa Batlló is using digital technology to unlock the hidden details of Gaudí, Miró and Gomis
A fascinating modern look at three Catalan visionaries, ‘Gaudí–Miró–Gomis: Deconstructed’ combines historic works with digital innovation to explore the artist’s shared creative language. Read More
Human rights organisation files legal petition for Cuban artist Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara
Alcántara was arrested on 11 July 2021, as he attempted to join a massive protest against blackouts in Cuba. He was sentenced to five years in prison and was supposed…
Retired footballers show higher rates of depression and anxiety, study finds
Retired footballers face higher risks of depression and anxiety, according to new research that also found changes in their brains. Read More
Europe Today: Tensions high in the Middle East as Trump vows 20% Hormuz shipping fee
The tensions in the Persian Gulf remain high. US President Trump said the United States would take over the Strait of Hormuz and charge a fee of 20% for all…
Russian army executed hundreds of Ukrainian POWs since 2022, Kyiv says
A UN report from last month cited 129 verified executions of Ukrainian prisoners of war, with the organisation sounding the alarm last year over a “marked increase” in cases. Read…
EU pushes to triple energy storage as renewable power goes to waste
EU energy ministers signed the first-ever tripartite agreement to boost the bloc’s energy storage capacity on 26 June. The EU needs 200 gigawatt (GW) of storage capacity by 2030, compared…
Newsletter: Push for sanctions on Russia goes to the wire
Good morning, readers. This is Mared Gwyn. In this Tuesday morning newsletter: the final push to get fresh sanctions on Russia over the line, exclusive lines from an interview with…
Holidays in Portugal? New map brings peace to the beaches
Portugal’s government has moved to bring order to the beaches, issuing maps that show, in black and white, where sunshades can and cannot be put up. Read More
Mission to Andros: Wine, cheese and lemons, the ‘golden’ products shaping the island’s future
In recent years, new, modern wineries have revived Andros’s vineyards, putting the island firmly on the map for wine tourism. Read More