No Comment Watch: Smoke billows from Israeli hospital struck by Iranian missile A missile fired by Iran struck a major hospital in southern Israel and damaged residential buildings near Tel Aviv early Thursday, causing injuries and escalating regional tensions. 19 June 2025
No Comment Skies over Fanø burst with colour as International Kite Festival begin The sky above Fanø’s windswept beaches has become a moving canvas, with more than 25,000 kites in flight — from shark shapes to soaring dragons. 19 June 2025
No Comment Watch: Indonesia volcano eruption sends ash 10km into sky A powerful eruption at Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki in Indonesia on Tuesday sent ash clouds soaring over 10 kilometres into the air, forcing evacuations and flight disruptions. 18 June 2025
No Comment Porcelain wind chimes ring in summer in Japanese pottery town A summer festival in Japan’s Saga Prefecture is offering visitors a sensory experience with the soft sounds of porcelain wind chimes made by local artisans. 18 June 2025
No Comment Indigenous protest as Brazil sells Amazon oil blocks Indigenous groups and environmental activists rallied in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday as Brazil auctioned off oil blocks near the ecologically sensitive Amazon River mouth. 18 June 2025
No Comment Watch: Mass swim in Berlin calls for end to Spree River ban Around 200 Berliners leapt into the Spree River on Tuesday to demand an end to a century-old swimming ban in the city’s central district. 18 June 2025
No Comment Seven injured as powerful storm lashes Croatia's western coast A powerful summer storm swept across western parts of Croatia’s coast on Monday night, injuring seven people and causing widespread damage in the Istrian region. 17 June 2025
No Comment Crater found in central Israel following overnight Iranian attack A crater was left in Herzliya, just north of Tel Aviv, after Iran launched a fresh wave of missiles at Israel overnight and into Tuesday morning. 17 June 2025
No Comment Tehran residents flee as Israel-Iran conflict continues for fifth day Tehran began emptying early on Tuesday after US President Donald Trump urged the immediate evacuation of the Iranian capital amid intensifying Israeli airstrikes. 17 June 2025
No Comment Russian strike hits Odesa, killing one and injuring 17 A Russian missile strike on the southern Ukrainian city of Odesa on Tuesday morning has killed one person and left at least 17 injured, local officials say. 17 June 2025
No Comment Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv kills at least 14 At least 14 people have been killed and 44 injured after a combined Russian missile and drone attack struck Kyiv overnight, Ukrainian officials say. 17 June 2025
Cinema Skinned alive: George Enescu biopic debuts to European audiences A new Romanian film portraying the life of composer and violinist George Enescu is attracting attention and winning multiple awards beyond national borders, following a successful domestic run. 17 June 2025
Culture news Louvre museum closure leaves thousands waiting for emergency meeting The Louvre Museum in Paris delayed its opening on Monday, leaving thousands of visitors stranded in long, unmoving lines outside the iconic glass pyramid. 16 June 2025
No Comment Israelis stock supplies as Iran launches fresh attacks on Israel As tensions between Israel and Iran intensified, people in Jerusalem were seen taking precautions and stocking up on supplies amid growing uncertainty. 16 June 2025
No Comment Watch: Police use flash bangs and tear gas at LA 'No Kings' protest Police in Los Angeles clashed with demonstrators over the weekend, hours ahead of an expected curfew, during nationwide protests against President Donald Trump. 16 June 2025
Art Oops! Couple break crystal-covered Van Gogh chair at Italian museum The museum has reported the incident to police and released CCTV footage as a warning to respect art in public spaces. 16 June 2025
Culture news 16th-century shipwreck discovered at record depth off French coast A 16th-century merchant shipwreck has been discovered 2,567 metres deep off the coast of Ramatuelle in southern France, making it the deepest ever found in French territorial waters. 13 June 2025
No Comment Al-Aqsa compound closed to public following Israeli strike on Iran Israeli police closed the Al-Aqsa compound in Jerusalem to the public on Friday, as regional tensions escalated following an Israeli strike on Iran earlier in the day. 13 June 2025
No Comment Smoke and explosions seen after Israeli strikes on Natanz nuclear site Thick smoke and fireballs lit up the skies above Iran’s key Natanz nuclear facility early Friday, following large-scale Israeli airstrikes. 13 June 2025
Art Rare display for UK AIDS Memorial Quilt amid Trump HIV funding cuts The UK AIDS Memorial Quilt has been unveiled at London’s Tate Modern, marking the first time the powerful installation has been shown in a major British gallery. 13 June 2025