Mandarin Oriental is set to return to this southeast Asian capital this winter
Luxury hospitality brand will return to Manila after a 14-year absence, bringing with it suites with skyline views and a wellness floor inspired by Filipino traditions. Read More
Latest news bulletin | June 22nd, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this June 22nd, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Major explosion at Qatar’s largest energy site injures dozens as 18 remain unaccounted for
Qatar’s Interior Ministry says search and rescue operations are continuing to locate close to two dozen people who remain missing following the large explosion at the country’s main energy site.…
Lower-level technical talks to continue as first round of direct US-Iran negotiations wrap up
Iran’s top diplomat hailed mediators Pakistan and Qatar’s efforts over what he called “major progress” to end the continued Israeli offensive on Lebanon, despite a fragile truce. The comments came…
Spain clinch their first win of the tournament in 4-0 drubbing of Saudi Arabia
18-year-old Spain star Lamine Yamal took just 10 minutes in his first World Cup start to score his first ever goal on the sport’s biggest stage. Read More
James Burrows, director of beloved sitcom “Friends”, dies aged 85
James Burrows won 11 Emmy awards during his career and worked as director, producer and writer in more than 1,000 episodes of hit TV programmes. Read More
US and Iran publicly trade threats as talks take place in Switzerland
US President Donald Trump on Sunday threatened to strike Iran if it did not stop Hezbollah from “causing trouble”, while Iran’s chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned the US to…
Drone show in Matosinhos breaks Guinness record
Almost 3,100 drones flew in sync in a show by Catalan Flock Drone Art Studio, which also marked the opening of the Sagrada Família’s Tower of Jesus, attended by Pope…
Latest news bulletin | June 21st, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this June 21st, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Rare medieval notebook found in Paderborn latrine
Archaeologists have unearthed a medieval notebook in a former latrine in Paderborn. The remarkably well-preserved leather, wood and wax find may shed new light on daily life in the 13th…