Culture news Collins English Dictionary reveals their 2026 Word of the Year: Do you know what 'Mogging' means?
Europe News EU to deepen ties with Jordan to support post-conflict Syria The European Union is looking to deepen its ties with Jordan, Syria and the Middle East as it takes a tougher stance on asylum requests and returns. 7 January 2026
Uzbekistan Uzbekistan GDP hits record €123 billion as Mirziyoyev hails reforms President Mirziyoyev says GDP reached a record high in the Central Asian country's history as exports rose 23% and foreign investment reached €37 billion. 26 December 2025
Uzbekistan Mirziyoyev’s Tokyo visit highlights growing Uzbekistan-Japan ties The Tokyo visit brought together political dialogue, business engagement and cooperation in education, science and culture, reflecting the increasingly wide-ranging nature of relations between Uzbekistan and Japan. 19 December 2025
Economy Uzbekistan launches €9.46 billion clean-energy projects to boost power At the "Powering the Future" forum in Tashkent, Uzbekistan unveiled 42 renewable, storage, and grid projects, with international partners supporting a nationwide energy transformation. 5 December 2025
Lifestyle Baby 007: Internet reacts to Aston Martin rolling out luxury prams Not an early April Fools... Luxury British carmaker is teaming up with baby brand "egg" to create designer strollers. And the internet is having a field day. 16 September 2025
Tech News EU to launch 'Digital Diplomacy' initiative amid US tensions The European Commission engages on technology with other regions, but the US remains a question mark 4 March 2025
Business Volkswagen announces plans for electric tie-up with Rivian As car makers face problems with demand and slower sales in connection with electric vehicles, Volkswagen is teaming up with EV producer Rivian. 13 November 2024
Business Charitable partnerships are good for business, here’s why Fuelled by conflict and emergencies, UNICEF’s work to protect the rights of children around the world is in constant demand. But key to its own survival are private sector partnerships. 19 June 2024
Culture news TikTok to be official partner with Cannes Film Festival 2022 TikTok will provide exclusive red carpet and backstage access as well as running a competition for users, all to attract a new generation to Cannes. 16 March 2022