Is Donald Trump threatening the US Federal Reserve’s independence?

US president Donald Trump has been increasingly calling for the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates, claiming that there is "virtually no inflation", as energ...

Martin Scorsese on the death of Pope Francis: 'He radiated goodness'

Director Martin Scorsese met Pope Francis several times, including for the premiere of his 2016 film 'Silence' and before announcing his forthcoming film about Je...

Govsatcom, Eutelsat, Iris2: Ukraine seeks European alternatives to Starlink

The threat to cut off Kyiv's access to the Starlink satellite network could have far-reaching consequences for the war. To avoid this, Ukrainian authorities are s...

Cracow, Queensland: A hidden gem in the Australian Outback with a storied past

The Outback is a land of emptiness. This semi-arid area in the heart of Australia comprises more than 70 per cent of the country's territory, but is home to just ...

Big tech kicks off earnings as Trump drama and market jitters continue

As big tech companies kick off quarterly earnings season this week, the industry’s bellwether companies have been thrust into a cauldron of uncertainty.

Big tech...

Global change debated at Azerbaijan’s ADA Political Forum

Leaders and thinkers gathered in Azerbaijan for the ADA Political Forum to examine shifting global power, energy security, and the future of international coopera...

Uzbekistan’s Silk Road cuisine: from Tashkent’s markets to mountain flavours in Parkent

In this episode of Silk Road Adventures, we explore Uzbekistan’s culinary heritage, from Tashkent’s food markets and plov centre to a mountain village famous for ...

IMF warns Donald Trump's tariffs are darkening global economic outlook

The outlooks for the US and global economies have significantly worsened in the wake of President Donald Trump's tariffs and the uncertainty they have created, th...

Russia strikes Odesa and Zaporizhzhia less than 24 hours after Easter ceasefire ends

Anticipation is building over whether diplomatic efforts can stop more than three years of fighting since Russia’s full-scale invasion of its neighbour.

Russia h...

EU won't decouple from China as condition for reaching trade deal with Trump

Despite the latest developments, the EU's policy on China will remain based on "de-risking" rather than "decoupling", Brussels has said.

The European Union will ...

Eight Earth Day reads that span the roots of the climate crisis and offer hope for the future

‘Humbling and hopeful’ in different ways, these timely reads help people of all ages navigate the climate and ecological crises.

It has been 55 years since the f...

Tourism boycott? Europe travel to US drops in wake of Trump presidency

Flight arrivals from western Europe plummeted by 17% in March, as part of a global negative US travel trend. Is there a tourism boycott going on?

International a...

Cannes Film Festival unveils historic first for 2025: A look back at the best posters

In honour of the newly revealed 2025 edition poster - which pays tribute to Claude Lelouch, Jean-Louis Trintignant and Anouk Aimée - here are the best Cannes post...

5 things you need to know about the Classic Violin Olympus International Competition

Ahead of the finals for the Classic Violin Olympus International Competition in Dubai, here’s everything you need to know about one of the most prestigious and co...

In his final months, Pope Francis warned about social media, screen time, and AI

The Pontiff’s last prayer, shared online earlier this month, urged that new technologies would not replace human relationships.

Pope Francis, who died aged 88 on...

Firefighters battle massive fire at plastic landfill in central Czech Republic

Firefighters battled a massive fire at a plastic landfill in the Czech Republic on Monday, covering an area of at least 450 square metres.

A massive fire broke o...

Everything you need to know about visiting Rome and the Vatican following the death of Pope Francis

Travellers to Rome should expect closures, visitor restrictions and crowds at some of the city’s main attractions.

Tourists who have booked to visit Rome in the ...

Swiss pharma giant Roche pledges to invest €47 billion in the US

The investment plans include new R&D sites in four US states and creating more than 12,000 jobs, according to the Swiss pharmaceutical company.

Swiss pharmaceuti...

These tracking holidays offer ‘total immersion’ into the world of Europe’s wolves

Organisers say these wildlife experiences benefit wolf conservation by teaching about peaceful coexistence and habitat preservation.

The Central Apennine ridge, ...

Greece announces €1 billion in financial benefits after posting budget surplus

Greece’s prime minister on Tuesday announced €1 billion in financial benefits for lower-income households and the public investment program, after the country bec...

Croatia remembers tens of thousands of victims of WWII-era concentration camp

Official Croatian data show that more than 83,000 people were killed in the Jasenovac camp while Serbs say the numbers were much higher, possibly in the hundreds ...