Japan: 100 worshippers endure icy waters for Shinto ritual in Tokyo
The annual Kanchu Misogi ritual saw around 100 worshippers plunge into icy water at a Tokyo shrine on Sunday. Read more at Read More
Spain seizes 10 tonnes of cocaine in largest-ever maritime bust
The National Police intercepted a merchant ship in the Atlantic with 9,994 kilos of cocaine hidden in salt. Thirteen people have been arrested following an international operation supported by the…
Department of Homeland Security responds to Billie Eilish calling ICE a ‘terrorist group’
The pop star is one of several musicians speaking out against ICE after an agent fatally shot a 37-year-old woman last week. Eilish shared posts condemning the organization – and…
Fact check: Why did Berlin’s power outage take so long to fix?
False claims that Germany sent all of its power generators to Ukraine during the city’s worst blackout since World War II are unfounded. The Cube shows you why. Read More
Cargo vessel suspected of damaging undersea cable allowed to leave Finland
The vessel, flagged from St Vincent and the Grenadines, is believed to have dragged its anchor along the seabed for several kilometres, according to Finnish authorities. Read more at Read…
German Chancellor Merz visits India to boost economic and defence ties
During his first official visit, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and India’s PM Modi discussed trade, technology, and green development, aiming to reduce reliance on China. Read more at Read More
Europeans’ ‘psychological bias’ to climate change risks slowing down progress, warns study
Scientists warn that our understanding and perception of climate-fuelled risks are “limited and flawed”.Read More
Russian captain in deadly North Sea ship collision faces UK trial
Russian captain Vladimir Motin is on trial in London for manslaughter after his ship collided with a US-chartered tanker in the North Sea in March 2025, killing one crew member.…
Latest news bulletin | January 12th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this January 12th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Culture Digest: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week
A dazzling celebration of Art Deco in Paris, the return of the infected in ’28 Years Later: The Bone Temple’, and a new Game of Thrones spin-off. Here’s what to…