Connection tourism: These are the best European cities for layovers
New research has revealed the best European cities for a layover, with Barcelona claiming the top spot. Read More
Prisoners in Cuba forced into labour for exports to Europe, report claims
Tens of thousands of prisoners are subjected to systemic forced labour, producing goods such as coal and cigars for export markets in conditions close to slavery, according to a new…
Controversial British punk-rappers Bob Vylan’s Dutch gig cancelled over Charlie Kirk statements
Punk rap duo Bob Vylan have had their next gig cancelled after frontman Bobby Vylan made controversial comments about Charlie Kirk’s death on stage. The frontman has denied claims he…
‘Don’t Mention the Children’: Stars and activists unite in appeal to suspend UK arms sales to Israel
Annie Lennox, Dame Vanessa Redgrave, Guy Pearce and Ambika Mod are among the names who have lent their voices to a new recital of Michael Rosen’s 2014 poem. Read More
French streamer Deezer reveals that 28 per cent of music uploaded to platform is AI-generated
The French music streaming service said 30,000 tracks created with AI are added to the platform every day – a 10 per cent increase compared to April. Read More
Pope Leo XIV thanks faithful as he celebrates 70th birthday
Pope Leo XIV marked his 70th birthday on Sunday by thanking God, his parents and those who prayed for him during his traditional noon blessing in St. Peter’s Square. Read…
Gaza aid flotilla delays departure after reported attacks
The Global Sumud Flotilla has delayed its departure for Gaza from Tunisia’s Sidi Bou Said port on Wednesday night. They decided not to set sail due to bad weather, following…
Peace deal opens borders positioning Azerbaijan as a tourism gateway for the South Caucasus
New air, road, and rail connections are expected to make overland journeys and multi-country itineraries more accessible. Read More
French air traffic controllers delay strike until October: What does this mean for travellers?
Fresh dates have been announced for next month, with the union extending strike action over several days. Read More
PM Starmer condemns Elon Musk’s ‘violence is coming’ comments at UK anti-migrant rally
The UK prime minister denounced violence on the fringes of Saturday’s “Unite the Kingdom” demonstration in London organised by far-right campaigner Tommy Robinson. Read more at Read More