Volunteers evacuate civilians from war-torn Kostiantynivka
In the eastern Ukrainian city of Kostiantynivka, daily life unfolds under constant threat as shelling and drone attacks continue to devastate the area. Read more at Read More
One dead and two missing as typhoon remnants devastate Alaska coast
One person was killed and two others remain missing after powerful winds and storm surges from the remnants of Typhoon Halong battered Alaska’s western coast on Sunday. Read more at…
European Heritage Awards 2025: Protectors of the past honoured in Brussels
Dozens of cultural heritage workers have been hailed as heroes in Brussels this week for their work preserving a broad range of projects, from a glacier archaeology programme in Norway…
Spanish city bans new tourist rentals, youth hostels and party boats. Here’s why
Mallorca has been the epicentre of Spain’s overtourism row for years, but things may soon change in the capital city. Read More
‘Simply scandalous’: Report exposes how factory farming worsens world food waste
Farmland the size of Mexico could be freed up if we stop feeding grain to factory-farmed animals, says NGO.Read More
China presents a daily threat to UK security, MI5 chief says after spy case collapse
The espionage case against Christopher Berry and Christopher Cash collapsed after government officials refused to testify under oath that China posed a threat to national security. Read more at Read…
Dozens injured as Russia launches barrage of hundreds of drones and missiles across Ukraine
Zelenskyy slammed the attacks as Russian terror and intimidation and called for further pressure to force the Kremlin to the negotiating table to end its ongoing war, now well into…
Sumo wrestlers bring ancient Japanese tradition to London
Sumo wrestlers posed outside London’s Royal Albert Hall on Wednesday, with the sounds of city traffic providing the backdrop ahead of the opening bouts of a five-day tournament. Read more…
Natalie Portman on her career, Diane Keaton and maintaining Black Swan’s butt exercises
At a sold-out masterclass during this year’s Lumière Film Festival, guest of honour Natalie Portman shared her experiences of working in Hollywood for 30 years and whether her Harvard degree…
Jailed journalists, Serbian students and Palestinian aid workers shortlisted for the Sakharov Prize
The European Parliament has selected the finalists for its Freedom of Thought award. The winner will be announced next Wednesday in Strasbourg. Read More