Iran heads to World Cup training camp in Turkey with no US visas issued
Iran’s national football team is flying to Turkey amid fears over visa approvals from the United States, with limited preparation and no top-tier friendly matches scheduled. Read More
Former Google executive Matt Brittin takes reins at scandal-hit public broadcaster BBC
Brittin replaces Tim Davie, who had held the BBC post since 2020. He resigned in November over a lawsuit brought by US President Donald Trump. Read More
‘A lot of masculinity in the room’: Kallas argues for greater female participation in diplomacy
The EU’s top diplomat argues that having more women at the negotiating table during peace talks will result in better outcomes for global conflicts, including Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Read…
EU honours Merkel as stabilizer in nod to Trump-era turbulence
The former German chancellor receives the new European Order of Merit this week. This will likely revive a debate about her legacy – her accomplishments as well as her dark…
Amid growing hantavirus worries, how prepared is Europe for new health threats?
Although there is still no single European playbook for quarantine measures, the EU has taken steps to be better prepared in the future than it was six years ago. Will…
Take a ‘long snooze’ in South Korea: Is this the world’s best hotel bed?
The ‘Curator Suite 1503’ at RYSE, Autograph Collection in Seoul is home to an enormous extra-long bed, which stretches the near length of the room. Read More
Thousands gather for Trump-backed prayer rally in Washington
Thousands gather on Washington’s National Mall for a ‘Rededicate 250’ prayer rally mixing faith, patriotism and support for Donald Trump. Read more at Read More
Magyar signals first openness to Ukraine accession talks since Orbán’s departure
Hungary’s new government says it is open to engaging with Ukraine on its accession to the EU, according to several sources. Meanwhile, a technical dialogue with Kyiv has been announced…
Off-grid Greece: This private island is going up for auction from €247,000
Just don’t plan on living in the lap of luxury, because the island’s protected status means major infrastructure upgrades are impossible. Read More
French singer and actor Patrick Bruel faces more accusations of sexual violence
The singer still maintains his innocence, saying he “never sought to coerce anyone into a sexual act”, while declaring that he “does not question the feelings of women.” Read More