EU’s fertiliser rescue plan aims to prevent another farm uprising
With fertiliser prices soaring due to the volatility of global markets, the European Commission is attempting to calm struggling farmers ahead of key political talks on the European Union’s agricultural…
‘Ukraine is paying the highest price to return home to European values,’ Oleksandra Matviichuk says
The Ukrainian human rights defender and European Order of Merit laureate said that after three centuries in Russia’s shadow, Ukraine is now “back in Europe.” Read More
Viral posts falsely claim Eurovision winner was secretly bought
Posts claiming that the infamous pan-European music competition was rigged gained significant traction online, amidst wider scrutiny about the contest’s voting rules and promotional campaigns. Read More
Brussels’ Manneken Pis goes sporty
Brussels’ iconic Manneken Pis statue received a makeover in honour of the annual World Fair Play Day. Celebrated on 19 May, the event shines a spotlight on “fair play” in…
Thailand plans to cut visa-free stays for tourists amid crackdown on foreign crime
Holidaymakers from more than 90 countries could soon face shorter visa-free stays in Thailand, as officials move to curb crimes involving foreign nationals despite tourism remaining vital to the country’s…
Four Seasons opens a stunning new resort on the Red Sea
Found on Shura Island in Saudi Arabia, the luxury property has a spa, three swimming pools and a 1.3km-long beach. Read More
Maldives cave diving tragedy: Search continues for missing Italian divers
Search and recovery operations remained underway in the Maldives’ Vaavu Atoll after five Italian divers went missing during a deep cave dive near Alimathaa Island. Read more at Read More
Iranian director Jafar Panahi faces new trial in Iran for ‘propaganda against the state’
Iranian director Jafar Panahi is set to face trial in Iran once more, on charges of “propaganda against the regime.” He was sentenced by Iran’s Revolutionary Court to one year…
Aqua, dance-pop band behind hit song ‘Barbie Girl’, announces breakup
The band announced that they were breaking up on Instagram after having been together for more than three decades. Their single ‘Barbie Girl’ sold more than 8 million copies worldwide…
Iranian TV teaches viewers to shoot as IRGC ramps up child recruitment
Iranian state TV has broadcast live weapons training, including simulated shooting at Trump, Netanyahu and the UAE flag, as the IRGC formally recruits children as young as 12 for checkpoints.…