From legal battles at a French nudist village to potential natural disasters in Cannes, and the unique charm of Italy's Aosta Valley, Europe's travel destinations face diverse challenges. Read more...

Travelers in Slovakia face extra fees for ticket purchases, while Malá Fatra National Park struggles with a lack of public understanding of its importance. Read more...

Armand Duplantis continues to redefine pole vaulting, setting a new world record of 6.27 meters. Plus, meet 13-year-old Florian, a mountain running prodigy. Read more...

Imprisoned PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan has issued a historic call for the Kurdish Workers' Party (PKK) to disarm and end its decades-long armed struggle against the Turkish state. Read more...

Catch up on the latest entertainment news: a daring chairlift jump, a miniature Wrocław, music with Alessandro Cortini, Oscar predictions, chef critiques, and Sanremo revelations. Read more...

Recent science news includes cooperation between Tajikistan and Uzbekistan on Pamir Mountain geology, research into the PNC-27 peptide, a new immune system component, and record high temperatures. Read more...

Escape the Albanian tourism boom with a hike in the south, and explore the global travel habits and perceptions of German tourists. Read more...

Explore unusual travel experiences: a near-empty airport in Sri Lanka, breathtaking views in the Czech Republic, and the aftermath of a mid-flight death. Read more...

Recent policy changes include expanded bereavement leave for expectant parents and a new bypass to alleviate traffic congestion in Nová Paka, Czech Republic. Immigration raids and a manhunt for an online offender are also underway. Read more...

Discover Lesotho, the "Kingdom in the Sky," a unique country entirely above 1,000 meters. Explore its fascinating geography and why it's a destination unlike any other. Read more...

Despite recent rainstorms, California's drought persists. In other news, a "superpod" of over 2,000 dolphins was spotted off the Monterey Bay coast. Read more...

Hubble observes unusual galaxy movements around Andromeda, while Czech scientists contribute to black hole research. Plus, a dry winter hits the Czech Republic. Read more...

Recent events in Argentina and involving Argentinian figures include devastating wildfires in Patagonia, the discovery of a missing woman's remains, and political tensions. Read more...

Authorities are investigating the deaths of Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa. Pacemaker data suggests Hackman likely died on February 17th. Read more...

Iran is grappling with a 5.1 magnitude earthquake in the southwest and ongoing economic challenges, including the dismissal of the finance minister and the resignation of a vice president. Read more...

Pope Francis' health shows slight improvement while the decades-old murder of TOPR chief Józef Oppenheim remains shrouded in mystery, with possible links to a historical institution. 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...

A look at inspiring stories from Boston: a runner celebrating their 50th, a man running for cancer awareness, a skier's avalanche survival, and praise for a new Celtics documentary. Read more...

Explore the diverse attractions of Spain, from the surprising facts about Andalusia and travel tips for Jaén, to the Barcelona bus crash and Spanish astronaut Jesús Calleja. Read more...

A dual Spanish-Ecuadorian national was arrested in Ecuador for allegedly planning an attack on international embassies. The suspect reportedly harbored hatred for Spain and praised the 11-M attacks. Read more...