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Ghana Moves to Criminalize 'Sex for Jobs'

President John Mahama's call to criminalize so‑called "sex for jobs" marks one of the clearest signals yet that Ghana's leadership is willing to confront a practice that is widely acknowledged but rarely addressed head‑on.

Canary Islands Oppose Docking of Hantavirus-Affected Cruise Ship

Skip next section What you need to know What you need to know Spain's Health Ministry has said it will allow a luxury cruise ship to dock at the Canary Island of Tenerife The regional government of Spain's Canary Islands objects, saying there is insufficient information to reassure ‌the public South African health authorities say they

Hungary Aims for Euro Adoption by 2030

Hungary's premier-in-waiting, Peter Magyar, is keen to secure a return to the European Union mainstream and is moving quickly to mend fences. Part of that mission is a plan to have the country ready to join the euro by the end of the decade.

Germany Conducts Nationwide Raids on Far-Right Youth Groups

Skip next section CDU, SPD sign coalition agreement in Rhineland-Palatinate May 6, 2026 CDU, SPD sign coalition agreement in Rhineland-Palatinate Lead negotiators Gordon Schnieder (r, CDU) and Alexander Schweitzer (SPD) agreed on an coalition last weekImage: Boris Roessler/dpa/picture alliance Germany's conservative Christian Democrats (CDU) and the center-left Social Democrats (SPD) in the western state of Rhineland-Palatinate

Jet Fuel Shortages: What Air Travelers Should Expect

Should our worst fears materialize, flying could become a nerve-racking ordeal for passengers in the coming weeks and months. If, as a result of the Iran war and the ongoing blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, jet fuel begins to run short, significant disruptions to air traffic are likely.

Rosalia's Rise: From Flamenco Roots to Global Pop

To many observers, the career of Spanish pop star Rosalia could look like an overnight success. One moment, the now 33-year-old artist seemed relatively unknown to an international audience; the next, she was performing on the world's biggest stages and collaborating with major names like Bad Bunny, Billie Eilish and Björk.

North Korea Drops Reunification Language From Constitution

North Korea has removed all references to reunification with South Korea from its constitution, according to a document circulating on Wednesday. The revision marks a sharp break from decades of policy dating back to 1948, when Pyongyang had formally committed to pursuing unification. How has North Korea changed its constitution?