Ok computer: Rare folk instruments and lost melodies find a digital future
Mountain melodies, centuries-old instruments and traditional rhythms are being digitally preserved through a new open-access music platform. The archive aims to reconnect contemporary creators with sounds that had remained outside…
From Vienna to Bergen: The best places to watch the Eurovision 2026 grand final
From bars to live music venues and public arenas, Eurovision Song Contest fans will be spoilt for choice when it comes to viewing options for Saturday’s Grand Final. Read More
Trump says ‘most active terrorist in the world’ killed in US-Nigerian operation
The “meticulously planned and very complex mission” eliminated Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, the Islamic State group’s second in command globally, Trump said. Read more at Read More
Tennis travel: Europe’s top hotels and resorts for a grand slam holiday
Europe is a dream for tennis fans, with five-star resorts boasting world-class facilities where players of all levels can get on court to train, practice and compete. Read More
Latest news bulletin | May 16th, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 16th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
A call to stop the global housing: World Urban Forum, why it matters?
More than 28,000 participants are set to gather in Baku for the UN’s World Urban Forum as UN-Habitat warns that 3 billion people lack adequate housing and slum populations could…
Hundreds of Hungarian roads may be contaminated with asbestos
Measurements have shown that more than 300 sites in western Hungary have been covered with aggregates containing asbestos. There are currently no preventive regulations in place in Europe regarding natural…
Israeli army announces targeting of Hamas military chief in Gaza City airstrike
Israeli army said it targeted Hamas military chief in Gaza City air strike, meanwhile there has been no immediate confirmation from Hamas on the strike against Izz al-Din al-Haddad. Read…
Israel and Lebanon extend their ceasefire by 45 days following talks in the US
The US State Department will hold negotiations aimed at reaching a permanent political agreement on the 2nd and 3rd June. Beforehand, the Pentagon is to bring together military delegations from…
Extraordinary discovery in Pompeii: A doctor identified thanks to his instruments
Interdisciplinary work made it possible to identify the body of a doctor among the victims of the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD. The plaster cast held a case with…