The city of international solidarity… and kitsch: 48 hours in Skopje, North Macedonia
Ahead of Skopje’s stint as the European Capital of Culture in 2028, I headed to the city to learn more about its fascinating history. Read More
Fortaleza and Recife: Brazil looks to Europe
With direct flights from several European capitals, the two major north-eastern Brazilian cities offer beaches, nature, culture and history in a region increasingly open to international tourism. Read More
Mexico fans celebrate World Cup win over South Africa
Mexican fans erupted in celebration after the national team defeated South Africa in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup, with supporters gathering in fan zones and outside Mexico…
2-0 victory for Mexico in dramatic World Cup opening match against South Africa
Julián Quiñones scored the opening goal of the tournament after nine minutes and 35-year-old striker Raúl Jiménez headed in Mexico’s second goal in a 2-0 opening game against South Africa…
Mexico’s President Sheinbaum joins fans as World Cup gets underway
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum joined thousands of supporters at a fan zone in Mexico City’s Zocalo Square as Mexico took on South Africa in the opening match of the 2026…
2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off with a bang as host Mexico takes early lead against South Africa
The extravaganza hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada is the biggest World Cup in history, stretching until the final in New Jersey on 19 July. Read More
US slaps sanctions on Cuba’s oil and gas company, accusing it of weaponising energy
Cuba is already struggling under a decades-old embargo and a lack of petroleum as the US keeps pushing for a change in its economic and political model. Read more at…
World Cup street art returns to Rio de Janeiro
Rio’s Tijuca and Saude neighbourhoods paint streets for Brazil’s World Cup dream, turning whole blocks into murals in green and yellow. Read more at Read More
Fans descend on Mexico City Stadium ahead of World Cup kickoff
Fans gathered outside Mexico City Stadium and at public viewing areas ahead of the opening match of the 2026 World Cup. Read more at Read More
Inside DATALAND: The world’s first AI art museum will let visitors see, hear and smell art
Los Angeles is set to open DATALAND, the world’s first museum dedicated to AI-generated art. Created by digital artist Refik Anadol, the immersive space combines AI and environmental data to…