Auckland in Aotearoa New Zealand is welcoming the country's largest international tourism business event this week, Tourism Rendezvous New Zealand (TRENZ 2026). The multi-day conference is being held for the first time in the city's brand new International more...
GERMANY: Dead humpback whale off Denmark is ‘Timmy’
Divers have confirmed that a dead humpback whale spotted off Denmark is the same creature that spent weeks beached off Germany's Baltic coast. The deceased humpback whale spotted off the Danish coast is the whale that came to be nicknamed "Timmy" as it more...
USA: Why men are less worried than women about climate change
From petro-masculinity to electric trucks: why men disengage from climate action and what might bring them back. Mike Smith had been a US fighter pilot for more than a decade when he took what he describes as a 'hard turn' out of the navy. He decided to more...
CLIMATE: China goes electric, but can it get off coal?
The world’s clean energy superpower also emits the most CO2. But coal-fired power may have peaked as China electrifies its economy with ever more renewables. China is undergoing a renewable energy revolution. In 2025 alone, it added nearly 450 gigawatts (GW) of clean energy capacity, which was more solar and twice as much wind as the more…
SPORTS: Madonna, Shakira, BTS to play World Cup final halftime show
Three major performers from pop, past and present, will perform during halftime of the World Cup final this year. The Superbowl-style pageant will eat into the time to analyze the biggest football game in four years. The July 19 World Cup final in New Jersey will be the first to include a Superbowl-inspired “Halftime Show,” more…
EUROPE: Travel with eyes closed -“Sounds like Slovenia”-campaign triumphs at World Media Festivals Berlin
A new marketing campaign for potential tourists to experience a country with “sounds and eyes closed” has resulted in high accolades for the tiny country of Slovenia in south-east Europe. The Slovenian Tourist Board (STB) has received the prestigious “Organisation of the Year” title at the international WorldMediaFestivals – Television & Corporate Media Awards, in more…
EU-NZ: New perceptions study highlights growing confidence in the European Union–New Zealand partnership
A new nationwide perceptions study released by the European Union Delegation to New Zealand shows strong support among New Zealanders for deeper engagement with Europe across trade, innovation, security and shared values — reflecting the growing momentum of the EU–New Zealand partnership. The findings were highlighted alongside Europe Day 2026 celebrations (6 May) held at more…
INDIA: Climate change impacts India’s harvest festivals
As many Indians celebrate spring festivals, climate change has become an unwanted guest at the table. What does this mean for harvests, water and rural life in India? Parts of rural northern India are currently exploding in color. Not just from the coming of spring, but seasonal festivals characterized by folk music, dancing, farmers in traditional dress, and dishes like sweet saffron rice. Among them more…
GLOBAL ISSUES: How Hantavirus differs from COVID
In 2018-2019, the Andes virus hantavirus spread person-to-person in Argentina. Eleven people died — but it was stopped. Analysis of that outbreak shows the current one can also be stopped. With memories of the COVID pandemic still fresh in many people’s minds, it’s understandable that communities are worried about hantavirus spreading internationally. “I know you more…
