Zelenskyy backs freezing front line as first step towards Ukraine ceasefire
The Ukrainian leader insists Kyiv must have a seat at any negotiations and wants security guarantees from Washington and European allies, as a row over slowed SpaceX satellite services rumbles…
Nine Emperor Gods Festival: Devotees walk across burning embers for good luck
Devotees walked on fire for good luck at Malaysia’s Nine Emperor festival, with fireworks, a lion dance and blessings at a temple in Kuala Pilah. Read more at Read More
Latest news bulletin | October 21st, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 21st, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Roaming roots: Artist Gulnur Mukazhanova explores her nomadic heritage at Frieze London
Presented in collaboration with Turkish Airlines, artist Gulnur Mukazhanova brought her ongoing Bosağa textile series to Frieze London 2026. Read More
UN warns El Nino could be strongest on record as it urges world to prepare
The UN’s aid chief says the humanitarian system cannot cope alone, as $50 million is released for 11 frontline countries including Chad and Somalia. Read more at Read More
Airbnb bans check-out chores like stripping the bed or taking the bins out
Hosts can no longer ask guests to do anything that would take “significant effort or time, or would typically be performed by a cleaner”. Read More
Macron calls for extreme caution in Gulf, secures critical gas deal in Qatar state visit
French president concludes his state visit by reinforcing the strategic partnership with Qatar. He declares his Gulf tour objectives achieved after securing a crucial gas deal with Qatar as he…
Angolan-Portuguese singer IAMDDB accuses Israel of stealing her identity in AI video
Angolan-Portuguese artist IAMDDB has condemned the unauthorised use of her likeness in an AI-generated propaganda video shared by Israel’s official social media accounts. The Manchester-based singer accuses the government of…
Dialogue in the dark: David Bowie meets Nina Simone at Steve McQueen’s exhibition at Guggenheim Bilbao
Steve McQueen’s exhibition “66–76–26” at Guggenheim Bilbao Museum is a sound sculpture with no image. It is a link between the decades, the emotion of love and understanding, and it…
God Save The Queens: New exhibition celebrates the women of punk and 50 years of She Punk history
There’s no denying the boys made a lot of noise. But foundationally, punk is female. A new exhibition opening in London celebrates the women of punk and to mark 50…