Wales’ finest (and most underestimated) musical export: An introduction to Super Furry Animals
Heard of them? Good. In the purge, you survive. “Super Furry What Now?” We’ve got you covered… Read More
Simeone and Arteta face off in quest for Champions League glory
Atlético Madrid and Arsenal meet tonight in London for a match that will decide who gets to play in the Champions League final, with each team’s head coach going into…
Can US law stop Trump from withdrawing troops from Europe?
A 2026 US defence law does not prevent troop withdrawals from Europe, but imposes consultations and justifications for major cuts that make such a move more difficult. Read More
Romania’s pro-EU coalition collapses after prime minister fails no-confidence vote
Romania has faced a long period of instability and the country is grappling with one of the highest budget deficits in the EU, rampant inflation and a technical recession. Read…
Fewer tanks, same tensions: Europe bristles at Putin’s Victory Day parade
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico will be in Russia for the country’s annual military parade. Despite this year’s pared-back occasion – which many consider a propaganda exercise for Moscow’s military…
Ukraine strikes Russian military facility more than 1,000 kilometres into Moscow’s territory
Ukraine launched a long-range strike against Russia’s military site over 1,000 km from its border, just days before Moscow’s Victory Day parade. Read More
Iran exits Venice Biennale as tensions remains high in Middle East
The Islamic Republic of Iran has withdrawn from the 2026 Venice Biennale just days before the opening exhibition as fears remain high of renewed conflict in the Middle East. Read…
Reigning two-time champ Carlos Alcaraz pulls out of French Open due to wrist injury
Alcaraz posted on X on Friday that he would also not play in the preceding Italian Open in Rome, where he also won last year. Read More
US threatens ‘devastating’ response to any Iranian attacks on shipping
Meanwhile, Iran warned the US against any further escalation in the Strait of Hormuz, after a spate of attacks risked reigniting the war. Read more at Read More
World Cup hotel boom may ‘fall short of expectations’, US industry association warns
A new report by the American Hotel & Lodging Association says anticipated demand ‘has not translated into strong hotel bookings’ and that domestic travellers are ‘outpacing’ international visitors. Read More