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Why tourists are travelling to this rural Indian region filled with forgotten mansions
In recent years, the Chettinad area has seen an uptick in tourism, as new hotels have opened in restored mansions and the nearest airport expanded.
Are air fryers secretly improving indoor air quality? Scientists say yes, under one condition
Air frying high-fat foods such as bacon produces fewer volatile organic compounds and other airborne particles than deep-fat frying.
Connecting cultures: 'Journey to Ancient Greece' exhibition makes second stop on tour of China
Athens and Beijing are seeking to strengthen cultural ties as 'Journey to Ancient Greece' opens at one of China's most important archaeological museums. 'Journey to Ancient Greece' explores the prehistoric period and classical antiquity, up to the years of Alexander the Great.
Protests against the US administration's latest moves in Denmark and Italy
Danish veterans held a silent protest at the US Embassy in Copenhagen after Trump belittled allied sacrifices and talked of controlling Greenland. While parallel protests in Milan opposed ICE’s role at the upcoming Winter Olympics.
Latest news bulletin | January 31st, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this January 31st, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Watch: Frozen river hosts dance party in Kyiv
Residents in the Ukrainian capital are finding joy in unusual places, despite power cuts caused by Russian attacks and freezing winter temperatures.
Gardening for life: Ildikó Enyedi’s new film Silent Friend examines ties between people and plants
Already a hit at several international film festivals, Silent Friend is an emotional and humorous tale of tales set in a German garden centre.
Explosions reported in Iran, Israel denies involvement
A powerful explosion rocked the southern Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas earlier today. Reports are coming in of more explosions.
US Senate passes Trump-backed government funding deal to avert partial shutdown
The bill passed 71-29 and will now head to the House, which is not due back until Monday, meaning the government could be in a partial shutdown temporarily over the weekend until they pass it.
Ukrainians brace for -20C despite energy truce: 'It will be a catastrophe'
Already facing electricity cuts, civilians are struggling to keep warm in their own homes as temperatures are set to plummet.
Mass blackout and water shortages hit Ukraine
The incident follows Russia's months-long campaign targeting Ukraine's critical infrastructure, which has inflicted severe damage to the energy system.
Latest news bulletin | January 31st, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this January 31st, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Venezuela announces a general amnesty for political prisoners incarcerated since 1999
Delcy Rodríguez has proposed an amnesty law that would cover political prisoners detained during the entire Chavista period. The measure excludes cases of murder, drug trafficking and human rights violations. Families are waiting cautiously.
Natural wine, long hikes and history: Could Kutaisi be Georgia’s next great travel destination?
Once seen as a Wizz Air transit point, Kutaisi is drawing travellers to western Georgia’s culture, wine and landscapes.
The United Nations risks 'imminent financial collapse', secretary-general Antonio Guterres warns
Guterres' warning comes as US President Donald Trump's administration has, in recent months, reduced its funding to some UN agencies and has rejected or delayed some mandatory contributions.
29 people killed in Gaza by Israeli strikes, hospital sources say as ceasefire inches forward
The strikes hit locations in northern and southern Gaza, including an apartment building and a police station in Gaza City and a tent in Khan Younis, officials at hospitals that received the bodies said.
‘Macron effect’ boosts French eyewear designer
In the Henry Jullien workshop, machines have been running at full speed since French President Macron appeared in public wearing the company's sunglasses. Founded in 1921 and specialising in high-end "made in France" eyewear, the company has seen its sales skyrocket in just a
For the love of Lemkos: Warhol, Nikifor and Nowosielski explored in new Warsaw exhibition
Andy Warhol, Nikifor and Jerzy Nowosielski are Lemko artists, or Carpathian Ruthenians. For years their art was unknown. A Warsaw museum wants to change that.
Thousands march across US cities during anti-ICE strike
Thousands of Minnesotans march through downtown Minneapolis, the US, braving the bitter cold as part of a broader strike and protest against federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations.
Where are my keys? Tricks for remembering where you put things
Rather than having a bad memory, it might be “a breakdown at the interface of memory and attention," one expert said.
Nobody mourns the metaverse: What went wrong with Zuckerberg's vision and what is next for VR?
After changing its name and going all-in on virtual reality, Meta is scaling back its metaverse operations. But that could be a good thing for VR, experts tell Euronews Next.