Germany’s canal village keeps 129-year mail-by-boat tradition alive
In Germany’s Spreewald, postal worker Andrea Bunar resumes delivering mail by barge, continuing a 129-year tradition in Lehde village. Read more at Read More
‘Love Actually’ door goes up for auction as owner needs a break from tourists
The London door has become a massive tourist attraction, with thousands of fans of the British rom-com flocking to the property used for filming to see it. Read More
Music beyond English: seven top languages to discover new sounds
Only listening to music in English shuts doors to other rhythms, textures, sounds and especially words. It’s like only watching American films: you’re gonna miss great works. Yes, Spanish‑language music…
Italian woman faces jail in Egypt for adultery as custody battle intensifies
Sentenced to six months in prison for adultery in Egypt, Nessy Guerra is caught up in a complex case of alleged abuse, a daughter stranded in the country and the…
From statements to actions: Here’s which European countries are spending the most on defence
Military spending by European NATO members last year rose faster than at any time since 1953. Read More
Nairobi welcomes marathon star Sabastian Sawe after record-breaking London victory
Sabastian Sawe returns to Nairobi after breaking the marathon world record in London, becoming the first runner under two hours in a sanctioned race. Read more at Read More
Oil temporarily surges above $126 per barrel as Iran war seemingly intensifies
Oil markets face extreme pressure, with Brent crude briefly touching $126 on Thursday morning, as a breakdown in diplomatic negotiations between the US and Iran now seems likely to reignite…
Trash piles up in Bali as landfill ban triggers waste crisis
Bali’s landfill ban leads to waste piling up in streets, burning trash, and health concerns as Indonesia moves to enforce long-delayed rules. Read more at Read More
Israeli forces intercept Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters near Greece
The Global Sumud Flotilla activists said on Thursday Israeli soldiers boarded the ships, damaged engines and communications devices in an effort to force them to reverse course. Read More
Smoke rises over Russia’s Tuapse after Ukrainian drone strikes hit oil refinery
Plumes of black smoke rise over the southern Russian town of Tuapse after multiple Ukrainian drone strikes on a major oil refinery in the coastal area. Read more at Read…