An Ottoman-era lock-up and a juvenile jail: How former prisons are turning into five-star hotels
As “salvaged stays” begin to trend, we take a look at some of the infamous jailhouses finding new life as luxury properties. Read More
Cannibalistic jellies and aggressive blue crabs: Invasive species threaten Venice’s fragile lagoon
Venice exists in symbiosis with its surrounding brackish waters, and their health is also becoming increasingly fragile.Read More
Latest news bulletin | February 8th, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this February 8th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Qatar Football Festival 2026 brings Messi, Yamal, Salah and top teams to Doha in March
Qatar Football Festival 2026 will be headlined by the men’s Finalissima between Argentina and Spain, with some of the world’s biggest football stars set to appear in Doha during a…
Italian police fire tear gas as protesters clash near Winter Olympics venue
Protesters and police clash in the Corvetto neighbourhood of Milan at the end of a demonstration against the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic Games. Read more at Read More
Milan protesters rally against environmentally and economically ‘unsustainable’ Winter Olympics
A demonstration took place in Milan on the first day of the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, with protesters lamenting the environmental and economic effect of the Games on the region.…
Latest news bulletin | February 7th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this February 7th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Storm Marta batters Portugal and Spain just days after deadly floods
Portugal and Spain both issued warnings over the potential fresh floods, after inundations blocked hundreds of roads, disrupted trains and forced thousands to evacuate from the rising waters. Read more…
‘I didn’t make a mistake’: Trump refuses to apologise for since-deleted racist post about Obamas
A social media post by US President Donald Trump depicted former President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle Obama, as primates in a jungle. It was deleted on Friday after…
Imitation Game: Bad Bunny lookalike contest won by professional impersonator
Many were called but few were chosen as successful imitators of the Grammy award winning singer Bad Bunny at a San Francisco lookalike contest. The main prize winner, however stood…