Rebecca Rau’s Then & Now Collection Transforms Rare Artifacts Into Modern Fine Jewelry

Rebecca Rau’s roots shine through in Then & Now, a new fine jewelry collection that merges ancient artistry with contemporary design — erasing the boundary between artifact and adornment, museum and wearer. On Saturday, the New York-based designer...

France: ‘Historic victory’ as French law adopts consent-based definition of rape 

Reacting to a vote by the French Senate to introduce a consent-based definition of rape in the penal code, Lola Schulmann, Gender Justice Advocacy Officer at Amnesty International France, said: “The adoption of this law is a historic step forward....

Spain Confirms Feasibility of €8.5 Billion Morocco-Europe Tunnel

Marrakech – A Spanish government study has concluded that the construction of a tunnel connecting Morocco and Spain is technically feasible. According to Spanish news outlet Vozpópuli, the ambitious project would take approximately a decade to...

Gulf of California’s vaquita population inches higher, giving some hope for recovery

Between seven and 10 vaquitas — the world’s most endangered marine mammal — have been confirmed alive in Mexico’s Upper Gulf of California following a joint monitoring effort by the federal government and scientists, officials announced Tuesday....

WOMADelaide Kicks Off 2026 with Stellar First Artist Announcement

WOMADelaide, renowned as Australia’s most diverse and surprising festival, has unveiled the first 49 artists set to perform in 2026. The 29th edition of the festival is taking place from March 6th-9th, embarking on a musical journey from Bhutan to...

My time studying abroad in Spain 

By Anjali Patel, October 29 2025— Being a part of the Food and Culture in Spain group study program gave me insight into how meals reflect identity, tell stories and, most importantly, create a sense of community. This trip changed the way I...

Spain flood region leader faces ‘murderer’ jibes at state memorial

As the event ended, they again hurled insults at him, with the cries including “resign”, “son of a bitch”, and “you should be in prison”. Others had tried to shout them down, asking for respect. Learning ‘lessons’ King Felipe VI, Queen Letizia and...

Spain dismantles migrant smuggling network operating from Morocco to Ceuta

HESPRESS English – Morocco News Hespress ENWednesday 29 October 2025 - 18:30 Spanish authorities announced the dismantling of a criminal network suspected of organizing illegal migration from Morocco to Spain via the occupied city of Ceuta. The...

Yothu Yindi in WOMADelaide artist lineup for 2026  

Programming an artist who has never had the opportunity to play at WOMADelaide Festival delivers a unique thrill for the event’s long-time director Ian Scobie. Announcing the first 49 artists for WOMADelaide 2026, Scobie says he is particularly...

Impatient man waiting for bathroom allegedly turns violent at Spanish Springs

An impatient man waiting to use a bathroom was sarrested after an alleged attack at Spanish Springs Town Springs. Charles Anthony Gunn, 56, of Leesburg, went into a restaurant at Spanish Springs at about 7:30 p.m. Tuesday where he wanted to use a...

Human figure throughout time and culture: University Museum exhibits art until Nov. 4

Spanning time, medium and meaning, The University Museum at SIUE’s current exhibit, “Embodiment: Figures and Identity Across Cultures,” seeks to tell the story of human identity through art until Nov. 4. According to Executive Curator of the SIUE...

Flamenco returns rhythm to Peshawar's cultural pulse

Spanish performers captivate audience at Nishtar Hall in a dazzling show of passion, art and cross-cultural friendship PESHAWAR: Under the management of Department of Tourism and Culture Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) and with support of the Culture and...

British author in Andalucia: Joan Fallon’s 27-year love affair with Spanish culture and history

Joan Fallon at home with her books. Credit: JF Joan Fallon’s journey, from history graduate to teacher and now a successful author living in Malaga, is as diverse as the genres she explores. Born in Dumfries, Scotland, Joan has called Spain home...

Welcome the dead with an ofrenda at the CT Museum of Culture and History

In the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History, Estela Camacho is unpacking framed photographs of deceased family members. She’s not just taking them out of a black bin. Camacho said she’s waking them up. “They’ve been asleep for a whole year....

Vigil for regional peace in Port of Spain on November 9

News Newsday Reporter 4 Hrs Ago Zakiya Uzoma-Wadada, centre, says an African ancestral prayer opposite the US Embassy in Port of Spain, in a demonstration against the US military presence in the southern Caribbean on October 24. - Photo by Angelo...

This CT couple is bringing comfort to migrants at detention centers and shelters

Nonprofit founders Holly Havens and Ashlee Elia will call their fifth-wheel camper home when they leave South Windsor, Conn. for the U.S. southern border this fall. Inside there’s an electric fireplace, a small coffee bar, and a bunch of books....

Over 1,000 artifacts stolen from Oakland Museum of California, police say

The Oakland Police Department announced on Wednesday that it is working with the FBI’s Art Crime Team to investigate a burglary from the Oakland Museum of California’s collection two weeks ago. Never miss a story. Sign up for The Oaklandside’s...

WOMADelaide Confirms First Artists Including Yothi Yinda, Obongjayar and Marlon Williams

Australia’s most diverse, eclectic and surprising festival, WOMADelaide, has revealed the first 49 artists set to delight audiences in 2026, including Yothi Yinda, Obongjayar, Marlon Williams, and many more. The 29th edition of the festival is...

Anger, grief pour out as Spain marks floods anniversary with state funeral

Audio By Carbonatix MADRID (Reuters) -Some in solemn silence, others seething with anger, hundreds of relatives of the victims of deadly floods in Spain’s Valencia region flocked to a state funeral presided over by King Felipe on Wednesday, a year...

Black cats and Halloween: Why has a Spanish council banned their adoption?

Published on 29/10/2025 - 14:09 GMT+1 The Spanish city council of Terrassa, close to Barcelona, has decided to suspend the adoption of black cats until the end of this month to avoid their use in rituals or celebrations linked to Halloween. Local...