Sirens sound in Jerusalem and Tehran after Israeli strikes on Iran
Air raid sirens and explosions were reported in Haifa, Jerusalem and Tehran after Israel launched what it described as coordinated strikes on Iran. Read more at Read More
Trump announces launch of ‘major combat operations’ against Iran
US President Donald Trump says “major combat operations” have begun in Iran, announcing on social media from his Florida golf club that the US military is targeting imminent threats from…
Therians: The viral identity that challenges the boundaries between human and animal
Therians have roamed around for years on internet forums, but TikTok has shined a light on the previously hidden herds. Therians identify themselves as non-human animals and claim that this…
‘Something has to give’: EU weighs options to lift Hungarian veto on Ukraine loan
Officials in Brussels are scrambling to find a solution to lift the Hungarian veto on the €90 billion loan to Ukraine. What options are on the table? Read More
Video shows smoke rising over Jomhouri Square in Tehran following Israeli attack
Two loud blasts were heard in Tehran on Saturday morning, as thick plumes of smoke rose over Jomhouri Square and other parts of the capital. The explosions followed an Israeli…
Ramadan rituals: Foods and customs that shape the holy month of fasting in Syria
Ramadan rituals and customs in Syria vary from region to region. Although some of them have been preserved, such as the “whitening of the safra” with milk and the “sukba”…
My Voice, My Choice citizens’ initiative hails ‘historic’ EU decision on accessible abortion
The EU announced a social fund can be used for cross-border abortion access, drawing mixed reactions from politicians. Nonetheless, the move marks an unusual step taken by the European Union,…
Here’s where to go for a car-free escape in Europe
From charming mountain towns battling pollution to places built around canals, you can leave the car at home in all of these destinations. Read More
US launches ‘major combat operations’ against Iran, Trump says after Israeli strikes
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said the attack was carried out “to remove threats,” as reports say the first strike happened near the offices of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.…
Emperor penguins face growing threat as sea ice disappears
The emperor penguins of Antarctica are facing a growing threat from retreating sea ice, according to British scientists. New research suggests that climate change is forcing the iconic birds into…