Watch the video: €90 billion loan for Ukraine — how will it help?
EU locks in a €90bn Ukraine package for defence and public services, with opt-outs, “pay to play” access for UK firms and a fast-track Parliament vote. Read More
Vance hails unifying moment as US delegation arrives for Milan-Cortina Winter Games
The US vice president leads the US delegation at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, calling the Games a rare unifying moment as world leaders gather for the opening. Read…
Priced out: Why are so many Winter Olympic athletes asking for financial support?
European and international athletes have been forced to resort to GoFundMe to finance eye-watering equipment, travel and ticket costs. Read More
Dreamy beaches and incredible wildlife: Sri Lanka just launched a digital nomad visa
You could make the ‘pearl of the Indian Ocean’ your new home in 2026. Read More
German chancellor visits Qatar for cooperation talks amid regional tensions
Germany is stepping up diplomacy in the Gulf as global alliances shift and regional tensions rise. Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s Doha stop comes as Berlin seeks energy security, defence partners and…
At least 24 killed in Gaza as Israel and Hamas trade accusations
Israeli strikes across the Strip resulted in the deaths of at least 24 people, according to health officials, as both sides accuse each other of violating the ceasefire. Read more…
Rome church’s ‘Meloni’ angel face erased after outcry
The restored face of an angel on a Roman church fresco with a resemblance to Italian Premier Meloni has been erased after its renovation blew up in local media. The…
UK’s Starmer apologises to Epstein victims over Mandelson’s ambassador appointment
The British prime minister faces intense pressure over the appointment after newly released documents revealed further details of Mandelson’s ties to Epstein, pointing to a closer relationship than Mandelson had…
Airbnb launches romantic ‘Wuthering Heights’ experience – for free
Ahead of the release of one of 2026’s most hotly anticipated movies, “Wuthering Heights” fans can book a stay in Catherine Earnshaw’s Thrushcross Grange bedroom. Read More
Experts back Anglo-Australian parents in Italy in child custody row
In a dispute that attracted international attention, Italian health experts have urged that three children taken from their Anglo-Australian parents in rural Italy be swiftly returned home, with monitoring in…