Three members of Greek government quit over EU farm subsidy scandal, state TV says
Most of the fraudulent subsidies went to the island of Crete, where the family of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has been politically influential for over a century. Read more at…
French ship crosses Strait of Hormuz in first Western European transit during Iran war
A vessel owned by France’s CMA CGM has become the first ship tied to Western Europe to cross the Strait of Hormuz since the outbreak of the Iran war in…
‘Easter Lily’: U2 surprise drop new EP to mark Good Friday
‘Easter Lily’ is the band’s second EP in as many months and features Brian Eno on a song which the band wrote for the parents of children growing up in…
Ukraine’s ancient Easter egg art helps preserve national identity
Ukraine is preparing for Easter with the pysanka, a hand‑decorated egg whose colours and symbols differ from one region to another and carry both religious and historical meaning. Read more…
Tehran fires at Israel as Trump warns US has not started ‘destroying what is left’ in Iran
Israel’s military reported a new missile salvo from Iran on Friday, with its air defences operating to down them, but there were no immediate reports of casualties. Read more at…
Podcast: Everything you need to know about the Hungarian elections
After 16 years in power, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will be challenged by the opposition led by Péter Magyar in the parliamentary election taking place on April 12. Read…
Are you the world’s worst photographer? This airline will pay you to take snaps of Iceland
Icelandair is offering up a 10-day trip to prove that even the worst photographers can take incredible snaps of the country. Read More
From the Amazon to Antarctica: These are the best once-in-a-lifetime marathons to try
These marathons take runners from dramatic volcanoes to ice fields and historic landmarks, across St. Helena, Antarctica, China and more. Read More
Belgium turns Easter chocolate into giant edible sculpture
Belgium is celebrating Easter with giant edible sculptures as nearly 40 chocolatiers from across the country present their creations in Brussels for the fourth Bel’Oeuf exhibition. Read more at Read…
Watch: Strike hits major Iranian bridge near Tehran, killing at least 8 civilians
Iran said strikes on the unfinished B1 bridge in Alborz province killed at least eight people and wounded 95 on Thursday, after families gathered near the site for Nature Day…