Cannes winner Jafar Panahi faces prison and travel ban from Iran
On Sunday, Mostafa Nili, lawyer for Jafar Panahi, announced that a Tehran Revolutionary Court has rejected the objections and fully upheld the in-absentia verdict against the prominent Iranian filmmaker. Read…
Pompeii excavations reveal equid skeleton at House of the Chaste Lovers
The remains of an equid were discovered in a bakery area of Pompeii’s House of the Chaste Lovers complex, offering new insights into the role of working animals in Roman…
Man opens fire in central Israel killing one person and injuring five others
Israeli media say the attacker carried out the shootings from inside his car, allowing him to reach several locations within a matter of minutes. Read more at Read More
Qatari designers make North American runway debut in Toronto
Three emerging Qatari and Qatar-based designers made their North American runway debut at Fashion Art Toronto, showcasing their work to international audiences as part of the Qatar, Canada and Mexico…
EU must act before China cripples European industries, warns EPP chief
Countries like France are pushing for a tougher stance against Beijing, arguing that Chinese overproduction is straining an already struggling European economy. Read More
Nigerian army frees 360 abducted people in Borno, including children
Borno State remains the epicentre of Nigeria’s long-running insurgency, with Boko Haram and ISWAP continuing to pose significant security threats despite ongoing military operations. Read More
Hitler’s 70 km ghost motorway: Germany’s longest abandoned autobahn
Route 46 is Germany’s longest abandoned motorway project. It owes less to transport efficiency than to Nazi-era construction ideology and propaganda. Read More
European leaders to meet Zelenskyy at Downing Street as pressure mounts on Russia
The talks will focus on coordinating European support for Ukraine, increasing pressure on Russia and efforts to achieve a just and lasting peace, according to French President Emmanuel Macron. Read…
River cruise boom: why holidays on the water are trending
River cruises are evolving from a niche product into a key part of Europe’s travel market. Rising demand on the German Rhine is increasing pressure on infrastructure. Read More
Greece: multiple earthquakes around magnitude 5.2 hit northern Evia
The seismic activity was felt in Athens, where residents reported repeated tremors across several districts of the Greek capital, though no damage was reported. Read More