Going abroad: What will Germany’s new military service act actually change
Under the new law, German men aged 17 to 45 must obtain authorisation for extended stays abroad. The obligation is not new, but critics say it should have been communicated…
Revellers parade giant phalluses at Japan’s fertility festival
Crowds pack Kawasaki for Kanamara Matsuri, Japan’s colourful fertility festival using phallic shrines to celebrate life and challenge sex taboos. Read more at Read More
Jet fuel crisis: Rationing triggered at four airports in Italy
Four northern Italian airports introduce restrictions on jet fuel due to the energy crisis, with priority given to long-haul and medical flights. Meanwhile, Ryanair has warned that if the Iran…
Tehran and Trump trade threats amid renewed Iran war ceasefire proposal push
Iran warns of more devastating retaliation if the US hits civilian targets, as mediators push a 45-day ceasefire to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Read more at Read More
In Portugal, bikers join Father Avelino for Easter blessing
In Sintra, Father Avelino leads an Easter motorbike parade, taking the traditional compasso blessing to the streets and uniting bikers in faith. Read more at Read More
Spanish police find historical manuscript missing for a century for sale online
Spanish police recovered a 17th-century velvet guild manuscript that had been missing for a century after spotting it for sale online. The artefact will remain the property of its current…
Keir Starmer ‘deeply concerned’ by upcoming Kanye ‘Ye’ West UK gigs as sponsors pull out of festival
Kanye ‘Ye’ West, who has previously been criticised over his antisemitic remarks, will top the bill for all three nights of the upcoming Wireless Festival in the UK. The Prime…
OPEC+ to hike crude output: Will it make a difference to oil prices?
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies (OPEC+) has agreed to increase its crude output quotas as the Middle East conflict continues to disrupt oil traffic passing…
Researchers unveil user-friendly robotic arm in Mexico
In Guadalajara, Mexico, researchers created the E-Redi prosthetic arm, a simpler bionic limb using one muscle sensor to control multiple natural movements. Read more at Read More
Euphoria, Francis Bacon and more: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week
Zendaya returns for the third season of young adult drama Euphoria, while a fascinating new French exhibition studies Francis Bacon’s later works. Here’s what to keep an eye out for…