Sparks illuminate the soot-covered studio of Japanese swordsmith Akihira Kawasaki as his apprentice hammers red-hot steel, showcasing a millennium-old craft now enjoying a resurgence in popularity.

On February 5, iconic '80s heavy metal band Twisted Sister took to Instagram to share some saddening news. Due to the ...

Key Takeaways Retiring in these African nations can cut monthly living costs by more than half.Many destinations pair low ...

Transparency International watchdog says average global score of perceived corruption is worst in decade, with the US sliding to its lowest-ever score amid Trump's return to office ...

The Paris Saint-Germain is grieving following the death of Nambatingue Tokomon, born Dieudonné Nambatingue, who was known as Toko. He was 73 years old.

Pakistan’s ranking in the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2025 improved by one point, moving from 135 out of 180 countries in 2024 to 136 out of 182 countries in 2025. At the same time, the country ...

The French president defends a sovereign Europe in the face of Trump’s attacks and a landscape of ‘permanent instability’ ...

The 76th edition of the Berlin Film Festival opens on Thursday, featuring productions from over 80 countries and with German ...

Once seen as anti-graft strongholds, the US, UK, Canada and Sweden are slipping into decline due to a lack of political leadership, Transparency International's Corruption Perception Index has ...

The Corruption Perceptions Index 2025 reveals a long‑term decline in global anti‑corruption leadership, with limited signs of ...

The 76th edition of the Berlin Film Festival opens on Thursday, featuring productions from over 80 countries and with German ...

NEWS ANALYSIS. Structurally less attractive to foreign spies than legislative elections, municipal elections are not immune to deception, most of which tends to be local.