Velká Bystřice in the Czech Republic celebrates Carnival with traditional festivities, while the band Support Lesbiens releases a dramatic music video inspired by the Irish Sea. Plus, actor Marek Lambora reflects on fame. Read more...

A roundup of recent news including a catamaran sinking in Goiás, a forest fire in the Pelhřimov region, a social media extortion case in Jičín, and Ash Wednesday Mass in Manila. Read more...

From Kieran Culkin's baby plans to Mia Farrow's stark warning about democracy and the Hutchins family's legal action against Alec Baldwin, Hollywood is buzzing. Mark Wahlberg discusses faith. Read more...

Pope Francis is hospitalized with a respiratory infection and pneumonia. While he undergoes treatment and physical therapy, reports suggest a "non-conclave" has begun in the Vatican. Read more...

Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent, a 40-day period of fasting and reflection for Christians. From Antwerp to Mechelen, communities are embracing this tradition. Read more...