Ed Sheeran delights Persians by confirming Farsi version of new hit ‘Azizam’
As Ed Sheeran announces a Farsi version of his latest hit ‘Azizam’, we take a look at some other times pop stars explored new markets by releasing their music in…
Unlocking the mystery of David Lynch’s enigmatic epitaph
David Lynch’s grave marker bears his full name, David Keith Lynch, his dates 1946 – 2025, and three words. Here’s what they mean. Read More
Ukraine captures Chinese men fighting for Russia, says Zelenskyy
Two Chinese nationals were caught fighting on Moscow’s side amid its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, according to the Ukrainian president. Read More
Will Trump’s tariffs face more lawsuits as conservative opposition mounts?
Further lawsuits against US President Donald Trump’s tariff regime are expected after his policy plunged global stock markets into chaos. Read More
Will citizens channel their savings to boost EU businesses?
The European Commission’s proposal for a Savings and Investment Union wants citizens to also help EU companies grow. This episode discusses what it would take to make investing savings in…
Libya cracks down on 10 aid groups accused of helping migrants settle in the country
The Internal Security Agency said the organisations were also suspected of money laundering because they avoided transparency in how financial transfers are made for their projects. Read more at Read…
‘What it means to be a human’: Short-but-punchy books dominate International Booker Prize shortlist
First-time nominee female writers dominate the International Booker Prize shortlist 2025. Read More
London’s National Gallery offers first-ever overnight stay to celebrate its 200th anniversary
For the first time ever, the National Gallery is offering one lucky person an overnight stay among some of the most iconic paintings in history. Read More
Belgium to follow Dutch example and introduce voluntary military service
To increase reservists, 18-year-olds in Belgium will soon receive letters informing them about voluntary military service, following a recently announced initiative in the Netherlands. Read More
Von der Leyen discusses trade disruption with China amid tariff barrage
Amid escalating trade war with the US, the EU reached out to China on Tuesday in a telephone exchange between Ursula von der Leyen and Chinese Premier Li Qiang. Read…