Ships start to trickle through Strait of Hormuz, but who will run it still in doubt
Trump said the strait would be “completely open” by Friday, but key details over who will manage the crucial waterway remain unresolved. Meanwhile, Iran has made further claims that it…
Hundreds of cats destined for slaughter rescued in Vietnam as police dismantle theft ring
Vietnamese police arrested nine people and rescued more than 400 live cats destined for slaughter, reuniting dozens with their owners. Around 100 of the animals later died from their ordeal.…
Fact check: Is the EU fining member states that don’t accept migrants?
A major reform of the EU’s migration and asylum system has recently entered into force, prompting political figures in France to criticise one of its key provisions. However, their claims…
Europe’s top listening hotels: Check in for music, DJs and vinyl
From vinyl-fuelled cocktail lounges in Athens and London to a luxury listening suite in Lake Como, European hotels are turning sound into the main attraction, blending analogue music, DJ culture…
Seaplanes: Greece-Albania link takes off, with more international routes planned
Hellenic Seaplanes is expanding its network, introducing new routes that will connect the city of Ioannina with Vlorë and Pogradec in neighbouring Albania. Read More
The best FIFA World Cup 2026 aircraft liveries
National carriers have sent their teams to the world’s biggest stage in style aboard special themed planes. Read More
On the Pont Neuf, artist JR’s ‘Caverne’ opens to the public
Open until 28 June, JR’s latest art installation, by the master of XXL photographs, whisks pedestrians in central Paris into the depths of a cave. Read More
Spain fails to impress in World Cup opener against Cape Verde as Sweden steamroll 5-1 past Tunisia
Spain, considered by many as one of the favourites to win the title, failed to impress in their opening match against Cape Verde, which ended in a nil-nil draw, as…
World Cup 2026: Six million fans, three countries and a team racing to stop outbreaks
As six million fans travel across North America for the 2026 World Cup, health authorities are on alert for any sign of an infectious disease outbreak. Read More
€31bn drug trade, 7,600 deaths: How the EU plans to tackle the drug crisis
29 million Europeans use drugs every year, and the market has an estimated €31 billion value. The European Council has released a new framework to completely change how the EU…