Politics Overshadows Venice Biennale and Eurovision
October 26, 2026
Mexico City Club's $300 US Entry Fee Taps Local Anger
Mexico City's Japan nightclub charges US citizens nearly $300 to enter. Its owner links the policy to Trump and anger over gentrification.
October 26, 2026
Amundsen’s Norge Reaches Alaska After Historic Polar Flight
Roald Amundsen’s Norge crossed the north pole on 12 May 1926 before fog and snow forced a landing at Teller, Alaska.
October 26, 2026
Debt Relief Could Unlock $917bn for Development
Debt relief could unlock $917bn annually for development, a report finds. Six billion people live where debt payments exceed health budgets.
October 25, 2026
Goma Artist Stitches Congo’s History Under Rebel Rule
Lucie Kamusekera stitches Congo’s violent history onto tobacco sacks. Under M23 rule in Goma, some subjects are too dangerous to depict.
October 25, 2026
New Suspect Challenges Conviction in Italy Murder Case
New DNA findings put Andrea Sempio under scrutiny in Chiara Poggi’s killing, as prosecutors seek to overturn Alberto Stasi’s conviction.
October 25, 2026
Merz Faces Deepening Crisis After a Year in Power
Friedrich Merz faces 19% approval after a year in office. Coalition tensions, economic strain and a clash with Trump deepen his troubles.
October 25, 2026
Ukraine strikes kill 27 as Russia faces Venice backlash
Russian strikes killed at least 27 across Ukraine before a proposed ceasefire, while Russia’s Venice Biennale pavilion drew a funding backlash.
October 24, 2026
Pollard Seeks Knesset Seat, Urges Gaza's Forced Removal
Jonathan Pollard says he'll seek a Knesset seat while urging Gaza's forced depopulation and annexation, despite criticizing Netanyahu.
October 24, 2026
Israeli General’s Leaked Remarks Expose West Bank Tactics
Leaked remarks attributed to Avi Bluth describe shootings of Palestinians and different rules for settlers. He also warned of a West Bank uprising.
October 24, 2026