Affairs July 3, 2026 4 Min Read Where ‘bars-tabacs’ close, votes for the far-right rise. Why not bring them back? Bars-tabacs, bars that sell scratch cards and tobacco products among other paraphernalia, are closing
Being vice-president is one of the trickiest jobs in the business. It requires a deft hand at appeasing the big boss while not looking too hungry for their job. But for JD Vance,
Architecture July 2, 2026 4 Min Read Donald Trump is busily attempting to recast the US capital in his own image – but why does that image seem to resemble the ‘Germania’ envisioned
On hot summer afternoons, Mediterranean cities go quiet. The streets are emptied by heat so intense that even the shadows seem to move slowly. The climate has inspired regional traditions such as the
Affairs July 2, 2026 4 Min Read The 250th anniversary of the US’s Declaration of Independence is an opportunity for a divided nation to come together. Alas, president Donald Trump has other ideas.
The United States is celebrating its 250th birthday this weekend, but there are loads more events to get excited about around the world this weekend. The International Festival of Life transforms Chicago into
Tucked away behind the bustling Grand Trunk Road and modern railway lines in Lahore lies the Tomb of Dai Anga, a brilliant but frequently overlooked piece of Mughal heritage. Built in 1671, this
Business July 1, 2026 4 Min Read Qantas has unveiled the aircraft design for the first-ever commercial flight route connecting Europe to Australia’s east coast, which is set to take off between Sydney
This amazing monument is 60 feet tall and and 30 feet wide. It is an exact replica of the Gates to the City monument in the city of Ponta Delgada on the island
If you are driving through the town of Rēzekne in Latvia’s Latgale region, keep your eyes peeled near the train station junction. Right there on a grassy corner, you’ll encounter an incredibly stoic,