Tokyo governor urges global capitals to share best practices in Astana visit
Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike discussed hydrogen energy, AI cooperation and urban resilience during visits to the Netherlands and Kazakhstan. Read more at Read More
FBI ‘concerned’ about death threats to Bruce Springsteen during tour
Legendary rocker and vocal Trump critic Bruce Springsteen has received an increasing number of death threats during his tour. It’s a dangerous time to speak up in ‘The Land Of…
More than 1.5m Muslim pilgrims kick off hajj as Iran peace deal hangs in the balance
Despite the uncertainty triggered by the conflict, Saudi officials noted over the weekend that more pilgrims had travelled from abroad to participate in this year’s hajj than in 2025. Read…
From creepypasta to Hollywood: Everything you need to know about ‘Backrooms’ and liminal horror
Ever been in an empty corridor which seems to stretch on forever, or found yourself in a deserted room that feels “off”? An upcoming film taps into “liminality”, an important…
Panic at Tokyo luxury mall after man sprays unidentified substance
Firefighters, police and hazmat crews surrounded a luxury shopping mall in Tokyo’s Ginza district after a man sprayed an unidentified substance inside, with 19 people taken to hospital. Read more…
Violent clashes break out after mass protest in Belgrade
Protesters clashed with police in central Belgrade after a mass rally over the weekend demanding early elections in Serbia, with demonstrators throwing flares and stones as riot police responded with…
Truck overturns in central Bangladesh, killing at least 15 people and injuring 10
Road accidents kill thousands every year in the nation of more than 170 million people because of lax oversight of traffic rules, bad road conditions and unskilled driving. Read more…
Night-time alcohol ban in Warsaw: will the capital be safer?
From 1 June, a ban on night-time alcohol sales will apply across Warsaw. The measure, part of the Safe Night programme, aims to boost safety and curb late-night public disorder.…
Greece protesters marched in Athens outside Israeli embassy
Around 1,000 pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched through Athens on Thursday after Israël intercepted a flotilla carrying Gaza activists, gathering outside the Israeli embassy as international criticism over the arrests mounted. Read…
‘Devastating blow’: Three major luxury hotels in France lose ‘palace’ status
Following a review by France’s Palace Commission, the Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme, Mandarin Oriental Paris and Hôtel du Palais in Biarritz have all lost the prestigious distinction. Read More