DiscoverEU initiative returns for 2026 with 40,000 passes for young travellers
Ten of thousands of young Europeans can unlock destinations that showcase the continent’s architecture, fine art, cuisines and more. Read More
Russian GRU exploited vulnerable routers worldwide to steal sensitive information, probe reveals
An international investigation revealed how Russia’s GRU cyber unit, known as “Fancy Bear,” managed to steal sensitive information from governments and the military using badly protected routers. Read more at…
Indonesia deports suspected ‘mafia boss’ Steve Lyons, wanted in Spain on drug charges
Bali police chief Daniel Adityajaya said Lyons was wanted in Spain as the alleged “leader of a large-scale transnational criminal organisation” engaged in drug trafficking and money laundering. Read more…
Europe hails US-Iran ceasefire. Yet major questions hang over deal
The US-Iran ceasefire deal leaves several crucial questions unanswered for Europeans, who now find themselves excluded from the diplomatic process and scrambling to contain the ripple effects from the war.…
Tehran accelerates executions of political prisoners since start of Iran war
Iran executed 14 prisoners on political charges in three weeks since the war began on 28 February, including protesters and alleged opposition members amid a continued internet shutdown. Read more…
Israel strikes Beirut without warning, saying Iran ceasefire does not apply to Lebanon
Israel has rarely struck central Beirut since the outbreak of the latest Israel-Hezbollah war on 2 March but has regularly struck southern and eastern Lebanon and Beirut’s southern suburbs. Read…
Syrian accused of wartime torture for al-Assad denies charges in Netherlands court
The trial is based on universal jurisdiction, a legal principle that allows suspects to be prosecuted for international offenses such as war crimes even if they are committed in another…
Raja Ravi Varma painting sells for €15.9 million setting a new record for Indian art
A 19th century painting by Indian maestro Raja Ravi Varma sold for a record breaking €15 milllion has set a new benchmark for Indian modern art. Read More
Glued to the Artemis II livestream? Add these space centres and launch sites to your must-visit list
From the Mission Control Centre made famous by ‘Houston, we have a problem’ to the European spaceport, these destinations bring you closer to space missions both past, present and future.…
Moldova, Liechtenstein, San Marino: The European countries hardly any tourists visit
These less-visited countries offer rich heritage, stunning natural beauty and quirky attractions for every kind of traveller. Read More