Madrid’s Botín celebrates its 300th anniversary: Inside the world’s oldest restaurant
Madrid’s Botín, the world’s oldest restaurant according to Guinness World Records, is celebrating 300 years of continuous service. Founded in 1725, it’s famed for its wood-fire oven and was immortalised…
Conclaves through time – the long and short
Conclaves can last as little as a day but they have been known to go on for years too: here are a few of the historical outliers. Read More
US and Philippine forces launch joint annual combat drills amid tensions with China
The United States and the Philippines launched their annual joint military drills on Monday, involving around 14,000 troops in full-scale combat scenarios designed to strengthen defence cooperation and regional security.…
Pakistan begins second national polio vaccination drive to protect 45mln children
Health workers are often attacked by militants who falsely claim that vaccination efforts are part of a Western plot to sterilise Muslim children. Read more at Read More
New papal burial rites established at Pope Francis’ request
Unlike his predecessors, Pope Francis has chosen not to be buried in the Vatican Grottoes but in the Roman Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, where he frequently prayed. Read more…
Holy Fire ceremony lights up Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem
Flames lit up Jerusalem’s Church of the Holy Sepulchre on Saturday as hundreds gathered for the ancient Holy Fire ceremony ahead of Easter. Read more at Read More
Thai-Chinese company denies ignoring safety after quake caused block to collapse
The collapse sparked questions about the enforcement of construction safety and the state-run Chinese contractor, China Railway No. 10 Engineering Group, leading to the arrest Saturday of its Chinese executive…
Theseus, Ariadne and a minotaur join the Mount Olympus podcast party
Live from Mount Olympus returns for its sixth season with more myth, intrigue and a Tony-winning narrator. Read More
Egg prices continue to rise in the EU. Which member state is paying the most?
The price of eggs rose by 6.7% in March 2025 compared to the same period last year. These EU countries are experiencing the highest costs. Read More
How the US-China trade war took to TikTok and put Europe’s luxury fashion houses in the middle
The US and China’s ongoing trade war has taken to TikTok and European fashion houses have found themselves sandwiched in the middle. Read More