‘A voice that bridges worlds’: Mercury Studios backs Tenor, a stirring new portrait of Samoan opera star Pene Pati

Redefining what an opera star looks like… Mercury Studios has boarded Tenor, a sweeping new music documentary following the meteoric rise of Samoan opera sensation Pene Pati — a singer hailed as “the next great tenor” and one of opera’s most...

Brussels’ desperate measures for Ukraine

Welcome to Rapporteur. This is Eddy Wax, with Nicoletta Ionta in Brussels, bringing you everything you need to start your week in Europe. Need-to-knows: Gaza: European leaders back Donald Trump’s peace plan, Hamas yet to respond Parliament: EPP...

Flash Flood Watch Issued for Antigua and Barbuda as Tropical Wave Approaches

Authorities in the Eastern Caribbean have issued a flash flood watch for Antigua, Barbuda, Montserrat, St. Kitts, Nevis, and Anguilla, as a tropical wave approaches the region. The alert, issued by the Antigua & Barbuda Meteorological Services,...

Flourish Podcast – Paediatrician Dr Sylvia Paz on Childhood Obesity

Paediatrician Dr. Sylvia Paz shares insights on tackling childhood obesity in Montserrat, the role of nutrition and early habits, and how families can raise healthier, more active kids. Produced by Rebel Rock Media Ltd. Music: Cabana by Peter...

As Trump administration limits help for English learners, will states step in?

Sign up for Chalkbeat’s free weekly newsletter to keep up with how education is changing across the U.S. Even if the federal government renounces its role in educating English learners, Cheruba Sophia Chavez knows what’s in the fine print. A...

St. Maarten Airport projects strongest season yet, hints at 1.8m passengers

Princess Juliana International Airport Commercial Director Michiel Parent, during his presentation at the St. Maarten Hospitality and Trade Association (SHTA) Mixer on Thursday evening. PHILIPSBURG--St. Maarten’s airport is experiencing its...

Asabys Partners Integrates Aliath Bioventures Life Sciences Investment Platform in Strategic Move with AltamarCAM

Strategic integration fuels Asabys’ goal to build a beyond €1 billion life sciences investment platform in Europe by 2030 Asabys incorporates Aliath Bioventures’ experienced team with a successful track record Alta Life Sciences Spain I FCR fund...

Father and 10-year-old son die in flash floods that hit Catalonia

Date Published: 23/09/2025 Their car was caught in the rising floodwaters of the Mediona stream while travelling towards the Monterrey housing estate. What is normally a dry or shallow stream swelled to over three metres deep due to intense...

Spain floods: Child killed and dad missing at holiday hotspot in storms chaos

A boy has died and his father is missing following terrifying floods in a popular area of Spain for British tourists that has caused travel chaos with flights delayed or cancelled. Storms have brought heavy rain and flooding across Spain with the...

Two bodies recovered after torrential rain hits Catalonia

#UPDATE at 15.50h on 22/9/25 – Emergency services have found a second body in the area of Alt Penedès following Sunday’s torrential rain. We will be updating this report. Original report: At least one person lost their life in Catalonia on Sunday...

OECS launches study on shared drill rig for geothermal energy development in its member states

The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission is moving to strengthen energy security and advancing the transition to renewable energy in the sub-region with the launch of a comprehensive feasibility study on acquiring a...

One dead as heavy rains hit Spain, France

At least one person died in Catalonia Sunday after much of the region in northeastern Spain was hit by torrential rains that disrupted rail and air travel, officials said. Firefighters said they found a body in a river in the town of Sant Pere de...

East Berlin housing proposal among projects from Washington University in St Louis

Dezeen School Shows: a proposal for modern housing in East Berlin informed by housing strategies in Barcelona, is among the projects from Washington University in St Louis. Also featured is a design for a vocational school and customisable market...

A Biologist Calls Out The 10 Most ‘Ridiculous’ Animal Names (Hint: #1 Is A Spider Called The Sparkle Muffin)

Scientists estimate there are over 8 million animal species on Earth. Over a million of these species have been named. Here’s a shortlist of the names that range from oxymoronic to head-scratching to downright weird. getty Taxonomy — the science...

Feijóo follows Ayuso's lead and calls for prioritizing Hispanic immigration.

BarcelonaAmid the struggle with Vox, immigration has become a key issue in the PP's discourse. While the far right is soaring in all the polls and the Popular Party remains stagnant and loses ground ahead of the 2023 elections, Alberto Núñez...

Union Saint-Gilloise v Newcastle Live TV – Global channel listings on Wednesday

Around the world, here are the channels you can watch Union Saint-Gilloise v Newcastle Live TV. The global TV listings are featured below for local (to you) coverage on Wednesday (5.45pm (UK) kick-off). The Newcastle United players looking to bank...

The Next Leap for Colombian Fashion: Building Brand, Story, and International Presence

A still powerful local industry, a rich fabric of national brands and a growing distribution network. These are three of the elements that make up the fashion ecosystem in Colombia, with consolidated companies such as Grupo Crystal, Cueros Vélez...

The four major mysteries of our world

Dave Shoemaker Contributing columnist Admit it. It’s 2025, and we should know pretty much everything about the world we live in, right? Wrong. The truth is, we’re just beginning to understand the world around us, not to mention the world outside...

With galleries dwindling, artists turn to alt spaces — be they trailers, or dining rooms, or gussied up sheds

Such artist-run galleries, typically small and decidedly unconventional, are having a moment in the Boston area, maybe because artists feel there’s nowhere else to show. In the last decade, the city of Boston lost roughly 100,000 square feet of...

U.S. Amasses Forces Near Venezuela to Support Marine Landing

U.S. military forces have amassed troops and equipment near Venezuela to support a potential Marine landing. This is evidenced by satellite images published by well-known analyst MT Anderson on his X page. A group of U.S. naval vessels has been...