The country that invented ‘flight shame’ is scrapping their tax on flights
The decision by the country’s right-wing coalition government has caused outrage among environmentalists.Read More
Tensions in Poland over migrants escalate despite drop in attempted crossings from Belarus
Two years after Poland erected a border barrier to stop migrants from entering from Belarus, the influx has diminished but public debate over the issue has not, fuelled in part…
Venice 2024 review: ‘April’ – a devastating exploration of illegal abortion in rural Georgia
A storm-soaked exploration of a female ob-gyn who conducts illegal abortions for women in rural Georgia. It’s one of the toughest – but most impactful watches of this year’s Venice…
Spain ends National Bullfighting Award amid cultural changes
Spain’s Culture ministry announced in May its intention to cancel the award, which had been given annually since 2013. ‘Society’s values and feelings towards bullfighting have evolved,’ the government said.…
Ukrainian village hit by Russian drone debris as Lviv mourns attack victims
The Ukrainian military is trying to draw Russia’s attention and resources away from a crucial city whose fall could leave other parts of the country more vulnerable. Read More
Zelenskyy says Kursk incursion has ‘turned the tables’ in Ukraine as he seeks further military aid
The Ukrainian president has voiced optimism about the prospect of an end to the war, but says his country still badly needs more supplies from its allies. Read More
‘I didn’t even have trainers’: Ukrainians recall hellish preparation ahead of Paralympics
Russia destroyed or damaged around 500 Ukrainian Paralympic sports facilities, forcing Ukrainian athletes to prepare for the Paris games in precarious conditions. Yet the team could end up doing better…
ETIAS: The new visa Brits will need to enter the EU in 2025, what it costs and who gets it free
Travellers will need to apply online before they’ll be allowed into EU countries. Read More
WATCH: Typhoon Yagi hits Hong Kong as storm heads toward China
Typhoon Yagi passed south of Hong Kong, bringing heavy rain, strong winds and widespread disruptions. Read more at Read More
Starved and excommunicated: What is happening to Belarusian political prisoner Maria Kalesnikava?
It’s been four years since the authorities in Minsk imprisoned Belarusian musician and political activist Maria Kalesnikava. Her younger sister and political ally refuse to let her be consigned to…