Rubens painting hidden for centuries sells for €2.3 million
A long-lost Peter Paul Rubens painting hidden for over four centuries sold for €2.3 million in France after experts authenticated it as an original work. Read more at Read More
ICC president vows to resist US and Russian pressure despite sanctions and threats
The court’s weeklong meeting opened on Monday and business on the agenda includes approving its budget against a backdrop of mounting pressure and unfavourable headlines. Read more at Read More
Zelenskyy arrives in Paris for talks with Macron as US-led peace talks advance
US President Donald Trump has since played down the 28-point peace framework as a “concept” to be “fine-tuned.” Read more at Read More
Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro unveils floating Christmas tree
A floating Christmas tree was inaugurated Sunday in Rio de Janeiro’s Botafogo Cove, adding a new highlight to the city’s holiday traditions. Read more at Read More
Latest news bulletin | December 1st, 2025 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 1st, 2025 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Lilly Wachowski on right-wing misinterpretations of ‘The Matrix’
What was originally a transgender allegory has been hijacked over the years by various extremist groups. Now, ‘The Matrix’ co-director Lilly Wachowski has addressed the “crazy, mutant” misinterpretations of the…
‘Based in Russia’: What X’s new location tool reveals, and what it doesn’t
A new X tool showing users’ locations is exposing inconsistencies among large Russian and anti- EU accounts, but researchers warn the data is not fully reliable. Read More
Ryanair scraps prime membership service after just eight months: What it means for passengers
Ryanair says its loyalty scheme has cost the airline more than €1.5 million in passenger fare discounts since its launch. Read More
Greek farmers block Athens motorway as fallout from illegal subsidies fraud continues
The blockade comes after dozens of people were arrested last week in a spiralling farm fraud case that revealed millions of euros were paid in illegal subsidies by the organisation…
Central Asia’s education boom takes center stage at QS forum in Tashkent
Leaders from across Central Asia gathered to discuss progress in universities, highlight new partnerships and explore how strengthened cooperation can improve academic quality and research opportunities. Read more at Read…