Israel and Kazakhstan sign visa-free agreement in tourism boost
Israel and Kazakhstan plan to exempt its citizens from touristic visa requirements, marking a new step in strengthening bilateral relations. Read more at Read More
Fear in Sicily’s Niscemi as massive landslide threatens to widen
Drone footage shows the after math of a landslide in Niscemi, Sicily that led to the evacuation of some 1.500 people. Read more at Read More
Trump’s border czar Tom Homan says he is restoring ‘law and order’ in Minneapolis
The killings of two US citizens led to thousands of people protesting against the presence of ICE agents in the city, as part of the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown. Read…
European apples tainted with ‘pesticide cocktails’, new study claims
New research criticises the European Union’s risk assessment procedure for assessing pesticides in silos instead of focusing on the impact of the “cocktail” effect – the combination of several pesticide…
Web Summit returns to Doha as attendance doubles and economic impact grows
Following an estimated €185 million in economic returns from last year’s event, the four-day summit is positioning Qatar as a growing hub for technology, startups and international collaboration. Read more…
No more drunken sailors as UK navy sobers up alcohol policy
A traditional daily ration, or “tot”, of rum was issued to Royal Navy personnel for about three centuries, until the practice ended in July 1970. Read more at Read More
BAFTA nominations 2026: ‘One Battle After Another’ and ‘Sinners’ lead the charge
As expected, Paul Thomas Anderson’s ‘One Battle After Another’ and Ryan Coogler’s ‘Sinners’ go head-to-head with the most BAFTA nominations, while ‘I Swear’, ‘Pillion’ and ‘The Ballad of Wallis Island’…
Flying to Brazil? This Interrail-style air pass could help you explore more for less
The Azul Brazil Air Pass starts at €400 for trips including up to four destinations over 14 days, rising to €500 for 30-day trips covering up to eight destinations. Read…
‘We’re tired of counting damages’: Call for climate funds after landslide devastates Sicilian town
Greenpeace Italia has called out the Italian government for not investing enough in climate change mitigation.Read More
Cats and dogs rescued after floods in southern Spain
Spain’s Civil Guard rescued several pets after floodwaters submerged homes in Jerez de la Frontera. Heavy rain caused the River Guadalete to overflow. Read more at Read More