Despite promoting himself as a symbol of minimalism and anti-corruption, Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has come under scrutiny after Tamil-language media published details obtained via the Right to Information Act,
After more than four decades behind bars, Georges Ibrahim Abdallah, one of Europe’s longest-held political prisoners, is set to be released from a French prison and deported to Lebanon on July 25,
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A secret meeting between representatives of Prince Harry and King Charles III has reignited speculation of a possible reconciliation within the fractured royal family — though, fittingly, the summit itself became the
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Perched above the serene Lake Albano, Castel Gandolfo is once again preparing to host a pope after a 12-year hiatus, as newly elected Pope Leo XIV reinstates the centuries-old tradition of the
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Multiple explosions and a raging fire broke out aboard a Singapore-flagged cargo vessel en route to Mumbai on Monday, resulting in 40 containers plunging into the Arabian Sea and prompting a harrowing
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A controversial Sotheby’s auction featuring sacred artefacts believed to be linked to the historical Buddha has been indefinitely postponed following a formal objection from the Indian government. The move has reignited global
More by Our Correspondent in London Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, was born on 14 September 1955 in Chicago, Illinois, to a family of mixed European and Latin American heritage.
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The moment white smoke billowed from the chimney above the Sistine Chapel, the world knew that the Cardinals had chosen a new Bishop of Rome. The age-old ritual, rich in symbolism and
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by Our Correspondent in London The Sistine Chapel, with its awe-inspiring Renaissance frescoes, serves as the majestic stage for the Catholic Church’s most sacred ritual: the election of a new pope. Yet,
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Hiking is considered one of the most popular outdoor activities worldwide, offering numerous mental and physical health benefits, and allowing us to connect with nature. Walking long distances, often through diverse biomes and
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Europe’s justice systems are in crisis, facing chronic underfunding that is leading to crumbling infrastructure, growing case backlogs, and eroding trust in the rule of law, senior lawyers warn. In countries across
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