Extreme weather, conflicts and responsible tourism: How travel is changing in 2026
Destinations will need to strengthen their ability to anticipate and adapt to uncertainty, according to a new report. Read More
Mourners in Damascus bury cafe bomb blast victims as officials promise justice
Although there is so far no indication who carried out the attack, many were quick to blame loyalists of former President Bashar al-Assad, who was ousted in an insurgent offensive…
Iran FM confirms reports Israel planned to target Tehran’s negotiators
Iran’s foreign minister corroborated US media reports that Washington warned Tehran Israel may have had its chief negotiators on a target list during April talks in Islamabad, the same talks…
Humanoid robots showcase football skills
Humanoid robots compete in football matches at RoboCup in Incheon, South Korea, showcasing advances in robotics as spectators watch the action. Read more at Read More
Overcrowded bus plunges into ravine in southwest Pakistan, killing 40 passengers
Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari expressed sorrow over the crash, offered condolences to the families of those killed and wished the injured a speedy recovery. Read more at Read More
‘This passion makes me feel alive’: Tango finds an unexpected welcome in Azerbaijan’s capital city
You might not expect to feel the pulse of Argentinian music echoing through the narrow streets of Baku, but the Azeri capital’s inner city, Icherisheher, has been transformed by a…
The ‘Wonderwall’ effect: Have England finally got a decent World Cup anthem?
The team’s travelling football supporters have taken to singing ‘Wonderwall’ by Oasis with the players at full-time. Now, streams are up and a new tradition is born. Can it last?…
Lagarde mulls leaving ECB early to play a role in French elections
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said she is considering the possibility of taking part in the upcoming French elections, a move that could result in her stepping down from…
A year with zero deaths on its streets: How Helsinki became a world reference for road safety
With around 1.4 million inhabitants, the Helsinki metropolitan area has achieved an unquestionable milestone in road safety. What can other EU capitals and big cities learn from its success story?…
Ukraine frontline frozen in June as Russian momentum falters, June data shows
Hundreds of thousands have been killed and millions forced from their homes since Russia invaded in February 2022. Read More