Humans have always memorialised people and events through physical objects. Whether it’s a marriage through a wedding ring, a friendship via a photograph, or the memory of a loved one on a gravestone, we have always found ways to materialise our feelin…
Beach breaks and fewer luxuries: How is the cost of living crisis changing the way we holiday?
After years of pandemic restrictions, people are keen to make up for lost time and reschedule trips they had to cancel. The number of people looking for ‘cheap holidays’ online has soared, according to Google search data, especially for those planning …
‘Shocked and confused’: Denmark’s queen strips royal titles from grandchildren
The Queen of Denmark has stripped some royal titles from four of her grandchildren, in a move criticised by her youngest son. Queen Margrethe II has two sons: Crown Prince Frederik, who is the heir to the throne, and his brother Prince Joachim. While t…
Russian attack hits school in eastern Ukraine
At least one person died on Wednesday in the eastern Ukrainian town of Mykolaivka after a Russian attack hit a school used by residents as a shelter. About 15 people were in the basement of the school, including two children and a disabled person, when…
At least nine killed after Iran launches airstrike against Kurdish group bases in Iraq
At least nine people were killed and more than 32 wounded after Iran launched a drone bombing campaign targeting the bases of an Iranian-Kurdish opposition group on Wednesday, Kurdish Regional Government’s Health Ministry said. The group, known by the …
Could a ‘flying’ electric ferry be the perfect zero-carbon transport solution for busy cities?
One of the world’s most advanced electric passenger ferries could soon link Belfast and Bangor in Northern Ireland. With a top speed of 69 kilometres per hour, the vessels will “fly above the water” with underwater wings lifting up like a plane taking …
Fire at state-owned Orlen oil plant in Poland kills two people
Polish officials say two people have died in a fire at a facility belonging to state-owned oil giant PKN Orlen. The fire at the plant near the central town of Plock, which includes an oil refinery, was soon extinguished on Tuesday, the company said. Iw…
Wolves, bears and bison: 50 species make ‘spectacular’ comeback in Europe
Bears, wolves, and bison are making a comeback across Europe, new research has revealed. The animals are among 50 expanding species tracked in the new European Wildlife Comeback report. From loggerhead turtles and Eurasian otters to humpback whales and…
In Rome’s progressive neighbourhood, Meloni’s victory causes anger and concern
Located just outside the ancient Aurelian Walls that surround the ancient part of central Rome, the neighbourhood of Pigneto is widely considered the most progressive part of the Italian capital. On Sunday, far-right firebrand Giorgia Meloni and her Br…
Fact-check: Was this EU flag really torn down after far-right’s election win?
A misleading video has falsely claimed that Italian protesters have replaced EU flags on buildings after Sunday’s snap general election. The outdated footage suggests that right-wing supporters tore down European Union memorabilia to celebrate the elec…