Why Latin American markets are leading global returns in 2026

Latin American markets such as Chile, Peru, and Argentina are leading global returns in recent months, driven by rising commodity prices, a weaker dollar, politic...

More microplastics found in rural woodland than city centre - experts warn of potential health risks

Researchers have also found “enormous” amounts of microplastics floating through urban air – far exceeding previous estimates.

Microplastics are infiltrating gre...

Google Gemini to power Apple's struggling Siri as iPhone maker plays AI catch-up

Apple's Google AI partnership comes as Alphabet joins $4 trillion club

Apple will rely on Google to help complete its efforts to smarten up its virtual assistant...

Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli to headline 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina are set to begin with an expanding opening ceremony headed by Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli who joins pop diva Mariah...

EU cracks down on ‘forever chemicals’ with new protections for drinking water. What will change?

The EU says its new measures will help “protect public health” amid growing concerns around forever chemicals.

EU-wide protections against ‘forever chemicals’ in...

Countries must raise taxes on sugary drinks and alcohol to curb preventable disease, WHO says

Low taxes, which are not in line with inflation, are ineffective in reducing alcohol or sugary drink consumption, the World Health Organization warns.

Government...

Jafar Panahi: 'Every minute's delay in helping Iranian people means more innocents are killed'

Jafar Panahi, a renowned Iranian film-maker, is urging the international community to help Iranian people because he says the Islamic Republic has lost its legiti...

Malaysia to take legal action against Elon Musk's X and xAI over misuse of Grok chatbot

Authorities said Grok was being misused to generate sexually explicit and non-consensual AI images.

Malaysian authorities said on Tuesday they will take legal ac...

Flu season: How is it spreading across the EU and what are countires doing about it?

While most EU countries continue to face a rise in flu cases, a higher share of citizens are getting vaccinated.

It's flu season in Europe, and cases of the infe...

Flights diverted and trains delayed as freezing rain and ice hit central and eastern Europe

Passengers have been advised to check for the latest updates before they travel.

Freezing rain and icy conditions have been causing widespread travel disruptions...

A volcanic island and a fashion capital: Europe’s top trending destinations for 2026

Tripadvisor’s awards are based on 12 months of review data from its global travel community, providing an illuminating insight into what’s really exciting travell...

'I felt pushed to do it': Julio Iglesias accused of sexual assault by two former aides

The Spanish veteran singer is facing sexual assault accusations from a domestic worker and a physiotherapist who describe an atmosphere of harassment in his mansi...

Prosecutor ex-husband shoots judge in Istanbul appeals court

Judge Aslı Kahraman sustained serious injuries when Muhammet Çağatay Kılıçaslan, opened fire, hitting her in the groin, according to the domestic press.

A judge ...

Russia launches major attack on Ukraine, targeting power grid and killing four

Russia fired 300 drones, 18 ballistic missiles and seven crise missiles at Ukraine, killing at least four people and injuring a dozen others.

Russia launched ano...

US to host officials from Denmark and Greenland as Trump renews takeover threats

The Danish and Greenlandic foreign ministers will meet US Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington on Wednesday.

US Vice Presiden...

The Netherlands to propose fresh sanctions against Iran after protest crackdown

The proposed sanctions would include the freezing of assets for new individuals involved in the recent crackdown, which has reportedly claimed hundreds of lives s...

The Netherlands to propose fresh sanctions against Iran after protest crackdown

The proposed sanctions would include the freezing of assets for new individuals involved in the recent crackdown, which has reportedly claimed hundreds of lives s...

Former sailor sentenced to 16 years for selling information about US Navy ships to China

Jinchao Wei, an engineer on the USS Essex, was one of two California-based sailors charged in August 2023 with providing sensitive military information to Beijing...

Former Corsican separatist leader Alain Orsoni shot dead at mother's funeral

Alain Orsoni, 71, ex-FLNC leader and former president of AC Ajaccio football club, was killed by a sniper at his mother's funeral in Vero.

Alain Orsoni, a former...

Hundreds of tractors rumble through Paris in protest over EU-Mercosur deal

The demonstrations in the French capital came days before the final signing of the agreement, scheduled for Saturday in Paraguay, which would create a free trade ...

North Korea's Kim shakes up security detail amid 'decapitation' fears

The unusual changes in the North Korean dictator's personal security detail might be down to concerns of possible assassination following Pyongyang's involvement ...