Belgium ‘concerned’ but undeterred on backlash over Israeli sanctions
The Belgian government is “concerned” about a potential backlash by Israel and the United States over its decision to recognise Palestine, and sanctioning Israeli settlements. Read More
European travellers to the US will see ESTA fee almost double at end of September
The price hike comes as the US is experiencing a steep decline in foreign tourists, and could potentially further dissuade visitors. Read More
Senegal’s Layene Sufi brotherhood celebrates Mawlid in Dakar
Thousands of members of Senegal’s Layene Sufi brotherhood gathered overnight Thursday in Dakar to mark the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday, known as Mawlid, with prayers. Read more at Read More
Six of the best: RIBA announces shortlist for architecture’s prestigious Sterling Prize
The Royal Institute of British Architects has announced six nominees for its prestigious Stirling Prize, the UK’s highest honour recognising top design. Read More
Too sexy or erotic? Why everyone is so shocked about the ‘Wuthering Heights’ trailer
Literary betrayal? Whitewashing? Too gratuitous? Soft porn for ticket sales? The trailer for Emerald Fennell’s adaptation of Emily Brontë’s 1847 classic has received quite a bit of backlash. Here’s why.…
Euronews Culture’s Film of the Week: ‘Sentimental Value’ – Healing family burns through art
Joachim Trier and Renate Reinsve reunite after ‘The Worst Person in the World’ to explore dysfunctional family dynamics. Once again, it’s a winning combination. Read More
French actress Adèle Haenel joins the Global Sumud flotilla to Gaza from Tunis
The celebrated French actress, who announced two years ago that she was stepping away from the world of film for “political reasons”, has said she will set sail for the…
EU enlargement: What do EU citizens think about new countries joining the bloc?
Young EU citizens show the highest level of support for EU candidate countries’ accession once all membership criteria have been met, with Ukrainian membership particularly popular. Read More
Angela Rayner resigns as UK deputy prime minister over stamp duty underpayment
In the UK, levies are charged on property purchases, with higher charges due on more expensive homes and second homes. Read more at Read More
What’s in a name? US lawyer Mark Zuckerberg sues Facebook over account shutdowns for ‘impersonation’
Indiana bankruptcy lawyer Mark S Zuckerberg says his official presence on Facebook has been disabled five times in eight years, costing him thousands of dollars in lost business. Read more…