France: Why tourists should stay away from St-Tropez?
Clara Rondini of the Rondini sandal-making family, long-time residents of St-Tropez, laments the town's loss of charm due to overtourism, describing it as "too...
Millions of Colombians fighting for survival in conflict zones
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has reported a significant increase in the number of Colombians living in conflict zones and areas controlled by armed...
Premier League is back with new rules
The Premier League kicks off this weekend, with Manchester City looking to maintain their dominance in English football and Ipswich returning to the top...
Can military satellite ‘Tyche’ boost UK’s space power?
The UK military is preparing to launch its first dedicated Earth-imaging satellite named Tyche. This small, washing machine-sized spacecraft will be capable of capturing...
Africa: Mpox is now public health emergency
Scientists have warned that the outbreak of mpox, previously known as monkeypox, in Africa resembles the initial stages of the HIV epidemic. This announcement...
What new rail bridge can change for Kashmir, India?
Indian-administered Kashmir will soon be linked to the rest of India by train through the world’s tallest single-arch rail bridge. Completed over two decades...
5 years on, North Korea to reopen for tourism
North Korea plans to reopen one of its cities to foreign tourists in December, ending nearly five years of border closures due to the...
Wizz Air launches ‘all you can fly’ annual subscription
Wizz Air has introduced an 'all you can fly' subscription offering unlimited flights for an annual fee of €499 (£428; $549). This new subscription...
Edinburgh international film festival makes comeback
Pioneering producer Lynda Myles is well-acquainted with film festivals. Having been the first female director of the Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF) from 1973...