Abdullah Öcalan, founder of the PKK, has called for the group's dissolution, a move hailed by Turkish President Erdogan as a historic opportunity. The PKK militia has signaled its readiness to comply. Read more...

Explore current lifestyle trends, from decluttering with The Minimalists, using rug runners to enhance your home, and the retro revival of Babycham sparkling perry. Read more...

David Johansen, the iconic frontman of the New York Dolls and known for his alter ego Buster Poindexter, has passed away at 75 after battling Stage 4 cancer. He was a pioneer of punk and glam rock. Read more...

A Welsh theme park closes after 40 years, Sir Anthony Hopkins announces a memoir, and the royals are hooked on Netflix's "Black Doves." Read more...

A new sighting at Dores Beach sparks renewed interest in the Loch Ness Monster, coinciding with a TV documentary exploring the enduring fascination with Nessie. Is 2025 the year we finally find her? Read more...

Recent travel news from Spain includes bus collisions in Barcelona, flooding in Gran Canaria, panic on a flight from Madrid, and a charming rural hotel. Read more...

London businesses see contrasting fortunes, from a startup securing funding to help navigate tariffs, to a brickmaker slashing dividends amidst market challenges, and plans to redevelop a historic music venue. Read more...

From trade wars and empty megacities to its role in a multipolar world, China faces economic and demographic challenges while asserting its global presence. Read more...

Hollywood legend Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, have passed away in their Santa Fe home, leaving the community in mourning. Plus, new insights into Steve Spitz's glove-wearing habit and Chimamanda Adichie's views on immigration. Read more...

Y Intercept Hong Kong Ltd. recently acquired shares in Intuitive Machines (LUNR), signaling growing investor interest in the space exploration company. Learn more about this investment and Intuitive Machines' recent lunar landing. Read more...

Copenhagen is in the spotlight with a potential Oscar contender, "Girl with the Needle," and a controversial art exhibit involving starving piglets sparking outrage. Read more...

Donald Trump's address to Congress was met with protests and absences, while Stewart Lee offers a satirical take on Trump's impact on the news cycle. Barron Trump's absence also made headlines. Read more...

Penélope Cruz stuns in white at the Oscars, a Mel Gibson film gets panned, and "Soviet Jeans" offers dark comedy. Plus, a philosopher explores the power of heartbreak. Read more...

This week in health news: Experts warn about the dangers of the fur trade and its link to potential pandemics, while female doctors in Britain reach a historic milestone. Read more...

This week's entertainment roundup features the PhotoVogue festival, book reviews of "Maurice and Maralyn" and "Alive," and a discussion of the most influential video game. Read more...

Former President Trump lashes out at calls for US guarantees in Ukraine, evokes New York's past, and defends aid cuts while joking about Lesotho. Read more...

A quick roundup of recent tech discussions, including Chip-8 archives, the utility of Tailscale, a tool for deobfuscating strings, and a new web app for creating rich documents. Read more...

A look at recent 'Tatort' episodes, from Cologne's rave scene nostalgia to Munich's military exercises and the enduring appeal of Schimanski in the Ruhr area. Read more...

Catch up on the latest entertainment news, from Soviet Central Asian music to a new Harper Lee collection and Emily Bett Rickards as a wrestling pioneer. Read more...

Brian James, founding guitarist of The Damned and punk rock pioneer, has died at 70. He was known for his songwriting and collaborations with Iggy Pop. Read more...