Yolaine De Kerchove Dexaerde
World News
Timelapse shows shrinking vessel traffic in the Strait of Hormuz
A timelapse captured from MarineTraffic and OpenStreetMap over March 25–26, 2026, reveals a slowdown in tanker and cargo movements through the Strait of Hormuz.
Tankers, shown in red, and cargo vessels, shown in green, moved cautiously as tensions between Iran and the United States escalated.
Climate
Melting glacier on Germany’s highest peak leads to ski lift demolition
Germany’s Zugspitze glacier is rapidly melting, forcing the removal of a 50-year-old ski lift. Experts warn that Bavaria’s remaining glaciers could vanish within years, highlighting the tangible effects of climate change in the Alps.
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Lebanon
Watch: Missile lands near Russian TV crew during live report in Lebanon
A missile struck metres from a Russian state TV crew during a live report in southern Lebanon, footage shows. The reporter and cameraman were injured but conscious, while Israel says it had issued warnings and does not target journalists.
Australia
Protesters block bus carrying Iranian women’s team in Australia after five players granted asylum
Australia granted asylum to five members of Iran’s women’s soccer team visiting for a tournament as the Iran war began. Outside the team’s hotel, protesters tried to block a bus believed to carry other players. It remains unclear what will happen to the rest of the team.
France
Thousands march in Paris for women’s rights, led by rape survivor Gisèle Pelicot
Thousands of demonstrators gather in Paris for International Women’s Day. Among them mass rape victim Gisèle Pelicot and her daughter Caroline Darian, leading the march to defend women’s rights, denounce sexual violence, and protest the rise of conservatism.
Australia
“Save our girls”: crowd chases bus carrying Iranian women’s football team in Australia
Crowds gathered on the Gold Coast, Australia, as a bus carrying the Iranian women’s national football team passed through the area. Pressure is mounting on Australia to offer the football team asylum after they refused to sing the national anthem before a match during the Asia Cup last week.
Climate
Emperor penguins face growing threat as sea ice disappears
The emperor penguins of Antarctica are facing a growing threat from retreating sea ice, according to British scientists. New research suggests that climate change is forcing the iconic birds into smaller, crowded colonies, sometimes with deadly consequences. Watch the video for more.
Cuba
Fuel shortages tighten grip on Cuba as US blockade deepens energy crisis
Cuba is rationing fuel as aviation authorities warn of limited jet fuel supplies. While Havana’s airport remains operational, long-haul flights face disruption. Public transport has stalled, banks reduced hours, and Mexico pledged diplomatic efforts to help resume oil shipments.
Art
'Vivid' frescoes emerge from Ancient Roman villa in Pompeii
Amid the remains of a villa near Pompeii, a hard-hatted conservationist scrapes away centuries-old ash to reveal a red fresco. For the first time, visitors will be able to see the renovations at Villa Poppaea, a pleasure palace of Ancient Rome destroyed by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD.
Culture news
Palazzo Altemps: a hidden museum of ancient sculpture in the heart of Rome
Amid Rome’s crowds of tourists and souvenir stalls, a Renaissance palace offers an escape from the chaos.
Just steps from the city’s busiest sights, Palazzo Altemps is a hidden gem where world-class Roman antiquities sit in near-empty rooms. Watch the video above for more.
Finland
Arctic ambitions: Finland to build icebreakers for the United States
Finland is set to build new icebreakers for the US as Arctic competition intensifies. While the deal highlights Finnish expertise in icebreaking, US interest in Greenland and strained EU-US ties have raised concerns over the partnership.
Climate
Jobs for all: Antarctica needs plumbers, carpenters and chefs
Could your next job be at the bottom of the world? Britain’s Antarctic research agency is looking for carpenters, chefs, plumbers, boat handlers, scuba divers, agricultural plant operators for its bases on the frozen continent and you don’t need to be a scientist to apply.
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