Raisins or not? Pudding debate splits island nation

The debate over a beloved dish has reignited as Antiguans and Barbudans seek to preserve their cultural heritage.

Source: BBC

European countries to meet in Paris to discuss security: France FM

France's President Emmanuel Macron will host envoys from the 'main European countries' on February 17 to discuss security on the continent, Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said. 'The president will bring …

Source: France 24

US cuts Europe from Ukraine peace talks: It 'has caused extreme alarm'

Trump shocked European allies this week by calling Russian President Vladimir Putin without consulting them or Kyiv beforehand and declaring an immediate start to peace talks. 'The idea the Europe …

Source: France 24

Dozens killed in India stampede as crowds rush to Kumbh Mela's festival

At least 18 people died in a stampede at a New Delhi railway station on February 15 as crowds rushed to board trains bound for the Kumbh Mela, the world’s …

Source: France 24

Deadly Austria stabbing was 'Islamist attack', interior minister says

Austria's Interior Minister Gerhard Karner on Sunday said that the stabbing attack in Villach, which killed a teenager and injured five others, was an "Islamist attack". The suspect, a 23-year-old …

Source: France 24

Weekend voting among changes needed to overhaul UK elections system, officials say

Fewer polling stations and earlier deadline for postal vote applications also recommended to modernise elections

The UK’s elections system needs a fundamental overhaul including weekend voting and a cut in …

Source: The Guardian

Stampede at New Delhi railway station kills at least 18 people

A stampede at a railway station in New Delhi, India has killed at least 18 people and injured dozens more.

Source: Al Jazeera

Student story: Learning the skills to rebuild after war

Ukrainian refugee Kateryna Halkina hopes lessons from UK MBA will help with postwar recovery

Source: Financial Times

Macron convenes European leaders for Ukraine summit amid tension with US

Paris meeting aims to retake initiative on talks about Ukraine’s future as US and Russian delegates prepare to meet

Emmanuel Macron will host a Paris summit of European defence powers …

Source: The Guardian

Embrace of Indigenous artists reaches London thanks to influence of Venice Biennale

Curators and artists say this is a time of overdue recognition but others are cautious about the longevity of the moment

At last year’s Venice Biennale, the pavilions were packed …

Source: The Guardian

Navalny's widow Navalnaya calls for fight for 'free, peaceful' Russia

Russian opposition figure Yulia Navalnaya, widow of the late Alexei Navalny, on February 16 urged supporters to fight for a 'free, peaceful' Russia, a year after her husband's prison death.

Source: France 24

India: Stampede kills at least 18 people at train station

An investigation has been opened into the deadly stampede at a New Delhi railway station, which also left more than 10 others injured. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he …

Source: Deutsche Welle