Over 3,000 people march in France in honour of far-right activist
On Saturday, Macron called for calm ahead of a demonstration in tribute to Quentin Deranque, whose murder has sent shockwaves through the country.
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Berlin Film Festival: Yellow Letters wins the Golden Bear award 2026
The political drama directed by Ilker Çatak won the top prize at the Berlin International Film Festival 2026. The German-Turkish filmmaker accepted the Golden Bear from jury president Wim Wenders. Other major winners included Salvation, Queen at Sea, and Rose.
The new space race: how satellites are reshaping Germany's defence
Germany is rearming — and not only on Earth. Last year, Defence Minister Boris Pistorius earmarked around €35 billion for space capabilities. Inspector Thomas Daum explains why space has become a new battlefield.
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Divers recover bodies of seven Chinese tourists from bottom of Lake Baikal
A Russian driver also died when their mini-bus plunged under the ice to the bottom of the lake in Siberia.
Slovakia's Fico threatens to cut off electricity supply to Ukraine unless Russian oil flows resume
Prime Minister Robert Fico has said he will to cut off his country's emergency electricity supply to Ukraine unless Kyiv resumes pumping Russian oil to Slovakia.
Seven Chinese tourists drown after car falls through ice in Russia
The car went underwater after hitting a patch of thin ice. Seven Chinese tourists, including a couple with a 14-year-old boy, have died.
Six races, six golds - Klaebo's historic Olympics
Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo, Norway's king of cross-country skiing, breaks the record for the most gold medals won at a single Winter Olympics with his sixth of the Games.
Hezbollah says Israeli strikes on eastern Lebanon on Friday have killed eight of its members
Two Hezbollah have confirmed to the Associated Press that eight of their members, including local-level officials, were killed in Friday’s Israeli attacks on the eastern Baalbek region. The IDF says the strikes eliminated members planning operations against Israel.
Parliamentary election campaings begin in Hungary
Candidates and their supporting organisations have two weeks to collect the necessary signatures of support.
Fans flock to Japan zoo to see viral baby monkey Punch
The baby monkey, named "Punch", has drawn attention online and among visitors who have come to see him in person.
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Women's rights documentary ‘River Dreams’ makes historic Berlinale premiere
For the first time in its history, a Kazakh documentary has premiered at the Berlinale’s Forum section — one of the world’s most influential film festivals. ‘River Dreams’, the debut feature by director Kristina Mikhailova, gives voice to women imagining life beyond male
Italian toddler dies after transplant with heart 'burned by frostbite'
The heart given to two-year-old Domenico was reportedly severely damaged during its transfer to hospital.
Food for friends: Thai food finds a home in Doha’s multicultural dining scene
In Doha’s vibrant dining scene, international cuisines bring people together, offering moments of shared culture, hospitality and everyday connection across communities.
Avalanches kill five in Austrian Alps, officials say
A man skiing with his son was among the victims on Friday, bringing the region's avalanche death toll this season to at least 21.
'Cuba's healthcare system is being pushed to the brink by US blockades,' says health minister
Cuba’s Health Minister says the country is headed to a catastrophic humanitarian crisis, saying the US blockade of oil on his country is rendering hospitals helpless and puts thousands of lives at risk.
US deepens Central Asia ties, signing new investment deals
The US has pursued further Central Asia investment deals as Kazakhstan signed agreements worth hundreds of millions during the president's Washington visit.
Three people killed as US military strikes another alleged narcotics boat in the Pacific Ocean
The US military said it targeted a boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean late on Friday which its intelligence identified as a drug-trafficking vessel, killing three people on board. The US Southern Command said the boat was using known narco-trafficking maritime routes.
How Rap and Hip-Hop are transforming the French and their everyday language
On International Mother Language Day, we look at how rap and hip-hop artists are mixing languages and spreading a vernacular that captures the contemporary Francophone world: multi-ethnic, multilingual, and shaped by migration.
Bilingual mums' bond with children is strong despite switching languages, study
International Mother Language Day: Speaking and playing in a second language has no impact on mother-child brain synchrony, a new study has found.
China showcases humanoid martial arts robots: Should Europe be worried?
As Beijing pushes forward in robotics, which it displayed at the Lunar New Year performance, a bigger question is emerging: how advanced are these systems really, and should Europe be concerned?
Beyond borders: How two Central Asia nations are expanding cultural connections
Central Asia is investing heavily in cultural infrastructure, from privately funded museums in Kazakhstan to state-led institutions in Uzbekistan. These contrasting approaches reveal how culture is being mobilised as strategy, legacy and soft power across the region.
‘Clean power everywhere’: How space-based solar could help us go beyond net zero targets
Once considered a dystopian fantasy, space-based solar could soon transform the renewable energy sector.
What to wear on your next flight? Luxury hotel branded merch, of course
A flurry of new collaborations offer chic yet comfortable options for your next travel day.
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