Amazon’s $40 million investment in documentary raises eyebrows Amazon has allocated $40 million for the rights to distribute Melania, a documentary focusing on Melania Trump’s return to the White...

Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany has unveiled regional election proposals that underscore its long-standing alignment with Kremlin-friendly positions. On January 30, a draft manifesto...

Ukraine has registered the Bukovyna 1 industrial park in the Chernivtsi region, positioning it as a production platform explicitly oriented toward European markets. Announced on January 29, the...

A close associate of President Vladimir Putin has reportedly obtained an exclusive Western-made business jet despite sweeping sanctions on aircraft deliveries to Russia. On January 29, it emerged...

Hungary plans to legally contest the European Union’s decision to accelerate the phase-out of Russian oil and gas, deepening divisions inside the bloc over sanctions linked to Moscow’s war against...

Bridgerton series four brings fairy tale romance to the forefront The latest release of Bridgerton, Netflix’s period drama, unfolds a romantic storyline steeped in fairy tale motifs, centering on the...

The enduring appeal of The Apprentice: an analysis The long-running reality series The Apprentice continues into its 20th season, drawing viewership despite criticisms regarding its format and the...

Will Arnett shines in ‘Is This Thing On?�� exploring midlife and personal transformation ‘Is This Thing On?’, directed by Bradley Cooper and featuring Will Arnett, delivers a compelling narrative...

Buzzcocks: A legacy of music and resilience In 1976, Steve Diggle responded to an advert seeking a bassist, which ultimately set into motion the formation of the iconic band Buzzcocks, reports...

Spain’s maritime rescue authorities have escorted a disabled oil tanker believed to be linked to Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet” to a Moroccan port, raising questions about consistency in the EU’s...

Russia’s only producer of heavy motorcycles with sidecars has moved its manufacturing base to China, highlighting how Russian businesses are increasingly relocating abroad to escape mounting Western...

Western-made electronic components continue to appear in Russian weapons systems, underscoring persistent gaps in sanctions enforcement against Moscow’s defence industry. On January 29, media...

There’s something particularly wonderful about a very short book. Long reads have their place, of course, but they ask for stamina, momentum, a kind of narrative commitment that doesn’t always suit a...

Ukraine and Switzerland have agreed on a direct data-sharing mechanism between Ukraine’s financial intelligence unit and Switzerland’s anti-money laundering authority, a move that positions Kyiv as a...

Russian athletes are expected to take part in the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Italy, despite the continuing sanctions imposed after Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. On 28 January, Russia’s...

France has continued trading uranium-linked materials with Russia nearly four years after the start of Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, highlighting a sensitive loophole in the European...

Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) has publicly accused the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople of alleged “schismatic activity”, marking a sharp escalation in the use of religious...

Hollywood is doubling down on sequels in 2026, with titles like The Devil Wears Prada 2, another installment in the Super Mario Bros franchise, and a highly anticipated follow-up to Godzilla Minus...

A senior representative of the Russian Orthodox Church has publicly branded Ukraine’s current and former presidents as “satanists”, language that analysts say reinforces the dehumanisation of...