Emily Van Bel

Taiwan

Taiwan now home to 'world's largest performing arts centre'

Taiwan’s National Kaohsiung Centre for the Arts is said to be the largest performing arts centre in the world.

06/11/2018

USA

Victoria's Secret showcases its €800,000 Dreams Angel Fantasy bra

The bra and body chain took 930 hours to create and features "100% Swarovski Created Diamonds and responsibly sourced topaz."

06/11/2018

Germany

Former Nazi guard, 94, goes on trial in juvenile court

A 94-year-old former Nazi guard goes on trial today in Germany. Charged with aiding and abetting the murder of several hundred concentration camp prisoners during the Second World War, he faces 15 years in prison. As he was under 21 at the time, the former SS guard will be tried in a juvenile court.

06/11/2018

Russia

Russia imposes financial sanctions on Ukraine's political elite

Russia has signed a decree imposing financial sanctions on Ukraine's political elite, freezing their property and financial assets in Russia. Hundreds of politicians and officials, as well as dozens of Ukrainian owned businesses are said to be targeted in response to similar measures taken by Kiev.

01/11/2018

Singapore

Sloth bear cubs: can a Singapore zoo secure their survival?

A Singapore zoo is attempting to secure the survival of two baby sloth bear cubs, listed as a 'vulnerable' species. The twins are being taken care of away from their mother, as sloth bears have a history of abandoning or killing their cubs.

26/10/2018

United Kingdom

Harry and Meghan's wedding attire centrepieces of new exhibition

Harry and Meghan's wedding attire are the centrepieces of the 'Relive the Royal Wedding' exhibition at Windsor Castle. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were said to be very involved in the preparations, providing personal insights and an audio recording describing their big day.

26/10/2018