Just in time, against a backdrop of war in Europe, comes Eurovision, the world's biggest live music event with its quirky, camp celebration of culture and song. Watched by millions, the song contest held this year in Italy's northwestern city of Turin is providing a welcome moment of celebration and solidarity amid the geopolitical turmoil caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. from outside venue in Turin
From odes to embattled military units to expressions of love for the motherland, Ukrainians are embracing tattoos amid the ongoing war with Russia. At the "Art Weapon" festival, dozens chose to show their love for their nation by getting inked.
Prince Charles heads to Canada this week to represent head of state Queen Elizabeth II, with more attention than ever on his future role due to his mother's age and failing health.
Lebanon voted Sunday in its first election since multiple crises dragged it to the brink of failed statehood, with the ruling elite expected to comfortably weather public anger.
LUCKNOW,India (Reuters) -A court on Monday banned large Muslim prayer gatherings in one of north India's highest-profile mosques, after a survey team found relics of the Hindu god Shiva and other Hindu symbols there, a lawyer involved in the case said. The judge at the court in Varanasi - Hinduism's holiest city and the site of the historic Gyanvapi mosque - ruled that Islamic gatherings there should be limited to 20 people, lawyer H. S. Jain said. The court ordered the survey of the mosque after five women - represented by Jain - sought permission to perform Hindu rituals in one part of it, saying a Hindu temple once stood on the site.
Palestinians rallied Sunday to mark the "Nakba," or catastrophe, 74 years after Israel's creation, with condemnation spreading over a police raid on the funeral of a slain journalist.
Protesters carried placards that read "My body my choice" and "Keep your laws off my body"
The first commercial flight in nearly six years takes off from Yemen's rebel-held capital, a major step forward in a peace process that has provided rare relief from conflict.
Unlike in recent days, Pope Francis -- who was surrounded by around 50 cardinals and 300 bishops and priests -- did not appear in a wheelchair
Singapore swimmer Teong Tzen Wei erased Joseph Schooling's men's 50m butterfly SEA Games record as he retain the gold medal he won from the Olympic champion in 2019.
Russia is expected to try to annex the south and east of Ukraine, according to Western defence assessments
Chancellor Olaf Scholz's Social Democrats (SPD) suffered a crushing defeat in a key German regional election on Sunday, exit polls showed, in a damning verdict on his perceived weak response to the war in Ukraine.
The portable radio in the dark cellar of the rocket-damaged kindergarten was transmitting news in Russian over whistling airwaves about the Kremlin's military triumphs in Ukraine.
At the "Art Weapon" festival, dozens of Ukrainians have chosen to show their love for their nation by getting tattooed
Finland officially announced its intention to join NATO on Sunday as Sweden's ruling party said it backed membership, paving the way for a joint application.
An anti-abortion rally in central Zagreb draws crowds of several thousands, according to an AFP journalist, as activists in the staunchly Catholic country warn of an erosion of women's reproductive rights. Waving banners with slogans such as "Unborn children -- the most endangered minority in Croatia" and "Unborn lives matter, too", thousands, including many parents with children, took part in the annual "March for Life".
Somalia's international partners on Monday welcomed the election of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, who takes office after months of political instability and faces crises including a violent insurgency and devastating drought.
Ukraine's forces were fighting off a fierce Russian onslaught on the east of the country Sunday, after a Eurovision victory gave the country a much-needed boost of morale.
Until recently, Raul Prado and Aidana Hernandez believed in change. Cuba was opening up internet access and there was a whiff of freedom in the air.
Here is a round-up of sports events and developments in Singapore in the past week (9 to 15 May).
