Sport Japan dominate Day 2 with spectacular performances in Tokyo Day 2 in Tokyo showcased Japan’s strength as Kondo, Tanaka, Abe, Ikeda, Tanaka Ryuga and Oino all claimed gold, with Korea securing a strong +78kg result through Hyeonji Lee. An intense final day delivered a fitting conclusion to the 2025 Tokyo Grand Slam. 07/12/2025
Japan Japanese stars shine on Day 1 of the Tokyo Grand Slam Day 1 in Tokyo delivered top-level judo as Koga, Murao, Abe, Sulamanidze, Omori, Endovitskii and Kaju all claimed gold. With several all-Japan finals and world champions in action, the event opened in spectacular fashion. A powerful start to the 2025 Tokyo Grand Slam. 06/12/2025
Italy Italy's most accomplished tennis player Nicola Pietrangeli dies at 92 Pietrangeli was the first Italian player to win a Grand Slam trophy, triumphing at the French Open in 1959. 01/12/2025
Sport Judo: Spectacular Finish on Day 3 as Heavyweights Shine in Abu Dhabi Day 3 delivered a powerful finale in Abu Dhabi. Lasha Bekauri dominated at -90kg, Anna-Monta Olek defeated Bellandi in a world-final rematch, and Arman Adamian returned to gold after two years. Mukonoki and Batkhuyag added impressive wins to close the 2025 Grand Slam. 30/11/2025
Sport Day 1 Highlights: Champions Shine at the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam as the World Judo Tour Returns Day 1 in Abu Dhabi delivered world-class judo: Martinez Abelenda, Bliev, Ballhaus, Khyar and Huh Mimi claimed gold with determined, high-level performances. Cultural displays, emotional victories and dramatic finals set the tone for an exciting second day of competition. 28/11/2025
Tech News Smart stadiums: Madrid's Metropolitano introduces 360º technology The Riyadh Air Metropolitan reinforces its status as a smart stadium with the deployment of Sky Ribbon and Telefónica's integrated technology solutions, a key transformation ahead of the major events it will host in 2027 and 2030. 27/11/2025
Design Barça return home: how Spotify Camp Nou has been transformed Barcelona return to the Spotify Camp Nou after 906 days of exile, with a partial reopening of the stadium and a big celebration for members and fans as the ambitious transformation of the Espai Barça progresses. 22/11/2025
Culture news Prime Wimbledon seats exempt from UK ticket resale crackdown Ticket touting has become increasingly sophisticated in recent years, according to the UK government. New measures, however, to restrict the illegal practice won't apply to Britain's most famously expensive tennis championship, Wimbledon. 20/11/2025
Modern Nomads Kairat Almaty takes UEFA Champions League to Central Asia In partnership with MDQ Real Madrid’s visit to Kazakhstan became a national celebration and a major tourism boost, as Europe’s elite stage reached Almaty for the first time. 19/11/2025
Sport Big Finish in Zagreb as the Grand Prix Concludes The Zagreb Grand Prix ended in style. Ivaylo Ivanov, Yelyzaveta Lytvynenko, Nikoloz Sherazadishvili, Celia Cancan and Kanan Nasibov took gold, while Croatia’s Helena Vukovic earned bronze, rounding off an outstanding weekend of judo. 17/11/2025
Sport Judo: Spectacular Middleweight Action in Zagreb Day two of the Zagreb Grand Prix delivered thrilling middleweight battles. Gili Sharir, Giovanni Esposito, Shiho Tanaka, and Arnaud Aregba all struck gold, while Croatia’s Iva Oberan delighted the home crowd with a brilliant bronze finish. 16/11/2025
Sport Europe Shines on Day 1 of Zagreb Grand Prix The 2025 Zagreb Grand Prix opened with European dominance. Eva Perez Soler, Enzo Jean, Distria Krasniqi, David Garcia Torne and Marica Perisic captured golds as the Arena Zagreb crowd celebrated a thrilling start to the IJF World Tour. 15/11/2025
The Europe Conversation EU Commissioner slams attempts to revive football Super League In a wide-ranging exclusive interview with Euronews, EU Commissioner for Sport and Culture, Glenn Micallef, defends Europe’s football infrastructure, presents the EU’s first-ever strategic framework on culture and urges to improve working conditions for artists. 13/11/2025
Money How to avoid common pitfalls in the world of online gambling Most countries in the European Union allow at least some online gambling. Here's how to stay safe when making bets. 13/11/2025
Culture news Daddy Yankee and Bizarrap to perform at NFL's Spanish debut in Madrid The NFL has confirmed that Daddy Yankee and Bizarrap will perform at half-time at its first official game in Spain: Dolphins v Commanders next Sunday 16 November at Real Madrid's Bernabéu stadium. 09/11/2025
Spotlight Hong Kong gears up for Chinese National Games 2025 In partnership with Hong Kong Hong Kong is finalising preparations for the Chinese National Games 2025, which will feature cross-border races and state-of-the-art venues shared with Guangdong and Macao. 30/10/2025
Make it Work EU initiatives get creative to help cross-border workers find jobs In partnership with the European Commission How is sport connecting job seekers and recruiters across EU borders? New initiatives are looking beyond résumés to help cross-border workers find jobs. 29/10/2025
Tech News An electric bike for your feet? Nike says ‘we just did it’ Nike is building what it calls the electric bike for feet, a shoe built to let average runners go further with less effort. 29/10/2025
Health news Men need to exercise more than women for equal heart health benefits Just a few hours of exercise per week can protect the heart, with men needing more activity than women, a study found. 29/10/2025
Qatar in Motion Making a splash in watersports In partnership with Media City Once a country known more for sand than surf, Qatar is now making waves - literally. From jetpacking to jetskiing, kite surfing to kayaking, paddleboarding to parasailing, its 560 km of coastline is fast becoming the peninsula’s next…playground? 22/10/2025