English

More about this topic

No Comment

WATCH: Fires rage in Sumy region after most intense Russian airstrikes

A devastating Russian airstrike struck Hlukhiv in the Sumy region on August 20, setting off fires at energy facilities.

Culture news

Take a sneak peak inside Nintendo's highly-anticipated Kyoto museum

Video game maker Nintendo has announced it will open its much-awaited museum on 2 October in the Japanese city of Kyoto.

Lifestyle

Daredevils jump from historic Kosovo bridge in annual diving contest

Hundreds of people flocked to an 18th century bridge outside the city of Gjakova, Kosovo over the weekend, to watch an annual high diving competition, traditionally held every August.

Lifestyle

World's priciest supercars debut at California automobile show

For more than 20 years, each August, automotive aficionados from around the globe flock to California's Monterey Peninsula, to celebrate cutting-edge design and engineering marvels.

ADVERTISEMENT

Art

Tottenham Hotspur hosts exhibition exploring the art of football kits

A football shirt partly made of gold honouring Lionel Messi is the centrepiece of a new exhibition at London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium displaying a century of football shirt art.

Art

London Zoo removes Banksy gorilla mural for 'safekeeping'

A Banksy artwork on the shutters of London Zoo has been taken down for "safekeeping" to allow the attraction to fully make use of its entrance during the busy summer season.

No Comment

Two people injured after mudslide in Switzerland

In Brienz, around 70 people were evacuated after a storm caused severe damage, including a mudslide that destroyed buildings, vehicles, and public infrastructure.

Lifestyle

Could Hungarian horseback archery become the next Olympic sport?

In Hungary, the sport of horseback archery is experiencing a resurgence. Organisers dream it may one day become an Olympic event.

Art

Take a look at Bulgaria's stunningly preserved Boyana Church frescoes

The magnificent frescoes of Boyana Church in Sofia in Bulgaria are deemed by UNESCO to be one of the most important collections of medieval paintings in the world.

No Comment

Landslide at Uganda garbage dump kills 17

Rescuers are continuing to look for survivors amongst the wreckage.

No Comment

Zaporizhzhia police officers undergo basic military training

Ukrainian police officers in the southeastern city of Zaporizhzhia undergo military training.

Culture news

Pompeii archaeologists uncover tragic final moments of two victims

The two skeletons were discovered in a cubicle, likely a bedroom, which had been sealed off by volcanic ash and lava, trapping them and leading to their death.

Culture news

Shakespeare’s Globe integrates British Sign Language into classic play

In a step towards better inclusivity, Shakespeare's Globe in London is presenting a retelling of Antony and Cleopatra with some actors using British Sign Language on stage.

Art

A recap of all seven of Banksy's animal-themed London street works

The anonymous artist Banksy has revealed seven new artworks over the past seven days, each one appearing in a different corner of London.

Art

Philippe Petit performs 50 years on from his iconic Twin Towers walk

50 years after his iconic high-wire walk between the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center, Philippe Petit sought to honour that historic feat with a new performance at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine.

Art

Paris Olympics gets pixelated tribute from street artist Invader

Known for his guerrilla street art, Invader’s new piece features a running Space Invader figure, matching the colours of the Paris Olympics.

Art

Yayoi Kusama’s largest permanent public sculpture unveiled in London

Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama's first permanent public artwork in the UK and her largest permanent public sculpture to date is greeting commuters and passers-by at London's Liverpool Street Station.

Lifestyle

Everything you need to know about breaking, the newest Olympic sport

In a major milestone for the dance form, breaking is about to make its Olympic debut in Paris, where the world's slickest b-boys and b-girls will face off in an epic showdown.

Culture news

700,000-year-old bone confirms existence of tiny 'hobbit' humans

Researchers have confirmed fossil evidence of three-foot-tall early humans on an Indonesian island from 700,000 years ago, possibly related to Homo floresiensis, known as "hobbits."

Food and Drink

How a Croatian town uses a natural underwater cellar to age its wine

A unique geological phenomenon is transforming the world of wine in a small, coastal Croatian town.