Are movies really getting longer – and if so, are ballooning runtimes a bad thing?
A new study has crunched the numbers, and it turns out that while attention spans are dwindling, movie runtimes are growing. Read More
How can Ukraine help unlock the Strait of Hormuz?
US President Donald Trump threatened to unleash “hell” on Iran if it failed to meet his Tuesday deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to all shipping. Can Ukraine help…
Serbia looks for pipeline sabotage plot culprit as Vance’s Hungary visit nears
Serbia has opened a probe into the attempted pipeline sabotage after explosives were found near Kanjiža, as military intelligence suspects a migrant with training, raising the temperature before a key…
Why are we taxed to fly? Europe’s aviation levies explained
Airfare pricing is no simple business. From dynamic ticketing, to government policies and shifting global factors, what passengers end up paying can be highly unpredictable. Read More
Europe’s Entry/Exit System (EES): What travellers need to know before 10 April rollout
The new EES system will be fully implemented from 10 April onwards and could help significantly modernise EU control systems – but not without a few initial hiccups along the…
Iran rejects ceasefire proposal with US as war of words deepens
Iran rejects a new 45-day ceasefire proposal, while the US is still expected to respond, as US President Donald Trump delays a threatened military strike tied to the Strait of…
When East meets West: Uzbek culture complex design edges closer to 2028 completion
This major cultural complex, designed by Tadao Ando, is taking shape in Tashkent, with intricate building work led by an international team and plans for art and learning spaces. Read…
Summer holidays: Why travellers are swapping the Riviera for the Balkans
Many tend to think of France, Greece, Italy and Spain when booking their ideal European summer destination. But new figures suggest there’s a new country on the scene. Read More
Captain Jack approved: Johnny Depp moves into spirits with Three Hearts Rum
“Yo ho ho and a bottle of rum…” Captain Jack Sparrow would have approved of Johnny Depp’s move into spirits. Read More
Nasa’s Artemis II crew to reach unseen far side of the Moon on flyby
NASA’s Artemis II crew are expected to reach their destination on Monday where the four astronauts aboard the Orion will – for the first time – look at the lunar…