Planning a holiday in Europe this year? All of 2026’s new tourist taxes explained
These extra fees are often overlooked when budgeting for a holiday, but they can add up. Read More
Ash Wednesday: Millions mark start of Lent in the Philippines
Millions of Filipinos observe Ash Wednesday with an ash cross, marking the start of Lent in the predominantly Christian nation Read more at Read More
Poland surpasses 1 million registered guns as Poles continue to arm themselves
The number of legally owned firearms in Poland has passed the 1 million mark for the first time, according to the latest figures presented by Polish police. Read more at…
EU Commission boycotts Paralympics opening ceremony over Russian and Belarusian flags
European Commissioner for Sport Glenn Micallef said he cannot support the reinstatement of the national banners while the assault on Ukraine continues. Read More
EU offers €28bn in loans to bolster eastern border regions hit by Ukraine war
The European Commission has launched a strategy to support nine EU member states bordering Russia, Ukraine and Belarus, mobilising billions of euros to reverse economic and demographic decline. Read More
‘Environmental time bomb’: Illegal luxury mansions replace rainforests in this UNESCO national park
An investigation reveals that Sierra Leone officials facilitated the illegal building of luxury homes in a key national park.Read More
Four French departments remain on red alert as Storm Pedro brings more flooding
State forecaster Météo France warned that persistent winds of 100 kilometres per hour or more were expected across the southwest following Storm Pedro’s arrival, with powerful gales potentially reaching 140…
Ukraine sanctions Belarus’ Lukashenka, saying he will face ‘special consequences’
In 2022, Moscow used Belarus as a launchpad for its attack and has been trying to drag Minsk further into its war since. Read more at Read More
Eleven arrested over death of French far-right activist in Lyon as LFI comes under fire
Two more people have been arrested in the probe into the death of far-right activist Quentin Deranque killed in a violent brawl in Lyon, bringing the total number under investigation…
UEFA set to probe racism row after Real Madrid’s Vinícius Jr claims abuse in Benfica match
Vinícius accuses Benfica’s Prestianni of racist abuse in Real Madrid’s win in Lisbon on Tuesday night, halting play for 10 minutes as UEFA considers an investigation into the incident. Read…