Fires in northwest Spain destroy hundreds of hectares of forest
Firefighters and residents in Ponteceso, in Galicia’s A Coruña province, are battling multiple wildfires that have destroyed at least 500 hectares of forest since Saturday afternoon. Read more at Read…
Eagles, archery and horseback stunts wow crowds at Kyrgyzstan’s Salbuurun Festival
The Salbuurun Festival on Lake Issyk-Kul brings together Kyrgyzstan’s finest hunters, performers and craftspeople in a vivid celebration of nomadic culture. Read More
No part of France is free of drugs, anti-narcotic agency warns
The report released by France’s anti-narcotics office OFAST said the country witnessed 367 murders or attempted murders linked to the drug trade in 173 cities last year. Read More
Diplomatic downfall: When ambassadors cross the line
Secret sex blogs, bullying scandals and public naps, these diplomats were once at the top of their game. Here’s how their careers took unexpected turns. Read More
Flight cancelled? These booking sites have committed to refunding passengers within 14 days
Many travellers experience long delays for cancelled flights booked through third parties like online travel booking platforms. Read More
UN special representative expresses disappointment at talks’ progress upon departure from Cyprus
UN Secretary General’s Special Representative for Cyprus Colin Stewart has departed the country while expressing disappointment with the attitude of both sides in the Cyprus talks. Read more at Read…
Smithsonian denies White House pressure and says Trump impeachment reference will return soon
The museum says an “updated” display covering all US impeachments will be installed soon – amid growing criticism it’s erasing history to appease Donald Trump. Read More
Donald Trump says Diddy pardon ‘difficult’ due to rapper being ‘very hostile’ towards him
Donald Trump has said it would be “difficult” to pardon disgraced rap mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, as the rapper was apparently “very hostile” towards him when he ran for office.…
Amber wind warning in place as Storm Floris hits Scotland, disrupting bank holiday events
Authorities in Scotland have cancelled trains and closed parks as Storm Floris brings destructive winds of up to 137 km/h, posing significant risks to lives and property. Read More
Trump sends Witkoff to Moscow days before US sanctions hit Russia
The US president’s special envoy for the Middle East and Russia Steve Witkoff is set to visit Moscow midweek, just two days before Trump’s deadline for the Kremlin to reach…