Israeli strike on village in eastern Lebanon kills 12 as Israel calls up more troops
The Israeli military did not comment on this particular strike, but said on Monday that it was targeting Hezbollah infrastructure in eastern Lebanon. Read more at Read More
K-pop makes history as BTS, Katseye and KPop Demon Hunters dominate 2026 American Music Awards
Taylor Swift went into this year’s American Music Awards as the leading contender, with eight nominations. But it wasn’t to be. She left empty-handed, as K-pop dominated the ceremony and…
Sexual abuse in Paris after-school care: 35-year-old youth worker goes on trial
The trial on Tuesday is the second since revelations of sexual abuse in Paris after-school services, amid a widening scandal with probes at more than 110 institutions since the start…
‘Lukashenka will fulfil all orders of Putin,’ Tsikhanouskaya says amid threats from Minsk and Moscow
Amid Kyiv’s warning that Belarus could be dragged deeper into Russia’s war, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy welcomed the Belarusian opposition leader in Kyiv for her first official visit just days after…
EU to favour European satellite services to prevent Musk’s Starlink expansion
The EU’s decision to give European satellite operators priority could risk a backlash from the Trump administration. Read More
Sri Lanka waives visa fees for tourists from more than 40 countries
As of 25 May, you won’t pay a cent to enjoy up to 30 days in the country. Read More
Record May heat puts France’s climate preparation to the test as heat dome swelters Europe
France has quite literally been acting out the best way to cope during extreme temperatures. Now, it’s trapped under a heat dome. Read more at Read More
Saudi Arabia: Hajj 2026 reaches its spiritual peak as millions of Muslim pilgrims gather
Saudi Arabia entered the most significant stage of the 2026 hajj on 26 May as millions of pilgrims dressed in white gathered at Mount Arafat near Mecca and circled the…
Peru clowns fill Lima streets for annual Day of Laughter parade
Peru celebrated its annual Clown Day on 25 May as hundreds of performers in red noses and colourful wigs paraded through the historic centre of Lima, turning the Plaza de…
Dozens of drones fall from sky during Sydney festival show
A major drone show at Sydney’s Vivid festival was cancelled after nearly 90 drones malfunctioned and fell into Darling Harbour during a live performance. Read more at Read More