Oscar nominees in 2025 will receive extravagant gift bags valued at over $200,000, including luxury travel, liposuction vouchers, and even aid for Los Angeles wildfire victims. Read more...

This week's sports news includes Carlo Ancelotti praising Luka Modrić, an Olympic skier's "frozen penis" ordeal, and Ester Ledecká's Olympic dilemma. Plus, stories on Marcell Jacobs and Roger Black. Read more...

Milorad Dodik, Bosnian Serb leader, sentenced to prison. Separately, police bust a child trafficking ring, arresting parents among others. Chinese migrants seek refuge in Germany. Read more...

Croatia's stunning Plitvice Lakes draw tourists worldwide, but a recent visitor was shocked by the high cost of living, prompting questions about how locals manage. Read more...

A quick look at the latest sports news, featuring Sandor Martín's boxing title fight, Hezonja's basketball dominance, Barça's football victory, and the AimPoint golf technique. Read more...

Global markets are reacting to new tariffs imposed by the US, while European businesses expand into new territories and receive financial support. Royal Caribbean changes its launch strategy for its new mega-ship. Read more...

A mixed bag of travel news: a tourist faces jail time for theft, a woman avoids hotel bills for years, ski touring safety, a hot air balloon ride, and Croatia tops European destinations. Read more...

Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik has been sentenced to jail for separatist actions, adding fuel to existing tensions in the Balkans, where US sanctions and anti-graft protests are also making waves. Read more...

Recent travel news includes a fatal shark attack, widespread fog causing travel delays in the UK, an airport evacuation, and a drug smuggling incident. Read more...

Flights between Prague and Zagreb are resuming this summer after a pandemic-related pause. Croatia Airlines will operate the route three times a week, offering travelers a convenient connection. Read more...

Bosnia faces complex challenges including child trafficking arrests, a politician's sentencing, a power struggle involving a European representative, and the country's role in the journey of Chinese migrants seeking asylum in Germany. Read more...

Many US media outlets are supporting Donald Trump's aggressive stance against Europe and Ukraine, downplaying risks. Sanctions in the Balkans and Starmer's White House visit add complexity. Read more...