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Global Japan
How Japan is helping Vietnam build resilience against disasters
In partnership with The Government of Japan
Japan is sharing decades of disaster management expertise with Vietnam through infrastructure, education and early warning projects backed by The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and UNESCO.
Destinations
11 European hotels make list of world's best new stays
From restored palaces in Rome and Bucharest to countryside retreats in Devon and Crete, travel magazine Afar has unveiled its annual ranking of the world's best new and revamped hotels - with 11 standout properties in Europe making the cut.
Culture news
EMYA 2026: Which museum will be named Europe’s best?
Thirty-four nominees are eyeing this year’s European Museum of the Year Award - from Portugal and Estonia to Türkiye and the United Kingdom. Here are some of the museums competing for the right to be called Europe's best museum of 2026.
Europe News
Inside the struggle to revamp Europe's defence financing tool
EU policymakers are weighing a SAFE II defence financing tool, with Eastern-flank states pushing for grants over loans. But the final SAFE I uptake, the development of the European defence industry, Ukraine's battlefield-driven tech edge and shifting warfare scenarios are shaping what comes next.
Europe News
EU eyes jet fuel reserves as Strait of Hormuz crisis threatens supply
With the peak summer season drawing near, EU energy ministers are wary that jet fuel supply may be further strained, even as analysts see "sharp movement" towards greater jet fuel production within European refineries.
Made in Europe
Austria's seemingly happy farmers: the keys to a rural success story
Austria has repeatedly been acknowledged as a success story in the intergenerational renewal of its farming sector. A combination of hard work at family-run farms, strong public support, qualitative professional training and engaged consumers is revitalizing entire rural communities.
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Gaza Families search ruins after Israeli strikes hit homes
Palestinians in central Gaza searched through rubble on 12 June after Israeli strikes destroyed homes in Deir al-Balah and the Maghazi refugee camp, leaving dozens of displaced families without shelter and struggling to recover their belongings.
Europe News
Albania protests escalate into diplomatic standoff with Iran
Protests in Albania over a Jared Kushner-backed resort project have sparked a diplomatic row with Iran. Prime Minister Edi Rama alleges that online campaigns supporting the protests are part of an Iranian-backed "hybrid war," while Iran denies the claims.
Culture news
'Do not ever use my music': Ariana Grande slams the White House
The White House has repeatedly faced criticism for using popular music in social media posts without the approval of the artists involved. This time, the Trump administration has decided to hop on a trending track by Ariana Grande.
