Uganda votes in tense presidential election amid internet shutdown
Uganda’s presidential election on Thursday was marked by an internet shutdown, tight security, and long queues. President Museveni faces opposition from Bobi Wine. Read more at Read More
Protest in Israel supports Iranian demonstrators after weeks of unrest
About 100 members of the Persian Jewish community in Israel gathered to express support for Iranian protesters, following several weeks of anti-government demonstrations. The participants voiced solidarity and called for…
European troops arrive in Greenland as US and Denmark talks fail to resolve dispute
The deployment was announced the same day the foreign ministers of Denmark and Greenland met with US Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington. Read…
‘EU-US trade deal is separate from Greenland dispute,’ top MEP McAllister tells Euronews
David McAllister, the influential chair of the European Parliament’s Committee on Foreign Affairs, argues the parliament should not derail the ratification the EU-US trade deal to punish Trump over US…
Iran denies death sentence for protester despite Tehran’s threat of fast trials and executions
Earlier reports said Erfan Soltani’s case proceeded over just a few days without a fair trial. He was denied access to a lawyer of his choice and other legal rights…
Thousands in Sofia protest for fair elections and government resignation
Thousands gathered in Sofia to demand fair elections and the coalition’s resignation, citing vote buying, manipulation, and economic concerns. Read more at Read More
Lava up: New mineral study reveals buried ‘dirt’ about bath time in ancient Pompeii
New secrets have been revealed about bathing culture in ancient Pompeii. Researchers have found mineral deposits under lava which suggest the city’s famous aqueducts were influenced by the Greeks, thousands…
Newsletter: Kallas warns against NATO doom talk amid Greenland tensions
Also in this newsletter: how pressure is mounting on the EU to get tough on Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, and the view from Cyprus as Ursula von der Leyen’s team visits…
Crane falls on train in Thailand, killing at least 30 and injuring dozens more
At least 30 people were killed and dozens injured after a construction crane fell onto a passenger train in Thailand’s Nakhon Ratchasima province in the northeast on 14 January. Read…
The capital of this Mediterranean island was just named Europe’s best cultural destination for 2026
Nicosia in Cyprus was praised by European Best Destinations for its year-long programme of festivals and events. Read More