Category: World

Restitution debates – the question of whether a cultural object should be returned from a museum or other collection to a person or community – often begin with a deceptively simple question: who owns an object? In colonial contexts, this question rarely has a clear answer. Histories of acquisition are often incomplete, disputed and overwhelmingly […]

This guide sets out essential information for British citizens moving to or living in Ecuador. Read about how our Embassy in Quito can help. This information is provided as a guide only. You should get definitive information from the Ecuadorean authorities. The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) is not liable for any inaccuracies in […]

Getting help with living in Sri Lanka Help from the Sri Lankan government For any questions about moving to or living in Sri Lanka, you may be able to get help from the: The UK government and the British High Commission in Colombo cannot give personalised advice on moving to, living or retiring in Sri […]

For Dr Pavla Bouchalová, a cancer researcher in the department of biochemistry at Masaryk University in Brno, Czechia, answering complex questions about how colorectal tumours behave requires access to data, samples and analytical tools that go far beyond a single laboratory. Through an EU-backed initiative called canSERV, Bouchalová’s team gained access to colorectal cancer tissue samples […]

As governments around the world tighten migration controls, Spain has taken a strikingly different path. In January 2026, the Spanish cabinet approved a decree opening a pathway to legal residency for hundreds of thousands of undocumented migrants who already live in the country. At a time when deportations, detentions and exclusion dominate migration debates elsewhere, […]

The incident took place north of the Blue Line on Sunday morning and led to the suspension of more than a dozen UN peacekeeping activities for over nine hours, according to UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric. Toxicology tests “The IDF said that peacekeepers should stay clear of the area,” Mr. Dujarric told reporters in New York. […]

This is occurring as the risk from pandemics, drug-resistant infections and fragile health services are on the rise, said the WHO Director-General. Addressing the WHO Executive Board in Geneva, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus stressed the impact of workforce reductions last year due to “significant cuts to our funding,” which have had significant consequences. “Sudden and severe […]

The sole border point with Egypt is a lifeline to the world – including for thousands of severely ill or injured Palestinians who require medical treatment outside the enclave, where last October’s fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas continues to hold.  The development comes, however, following reports of violence over the weekend, with the UN voicing concern over the killing of civilians and Israeli airstrikes.  ‘Competing dynamics’  “As we have seen so many times throughout this conflict, we’re seeing really […]

In Europe, national and regional parliaments widely recognise citizens’ entitlement to protection in areas like housing, fuel and access to health and social care. But across the continent, growing numbers of people entitled to social benefits never actually receive them. Complex application processes, burdensome requirements, long waiting times and increasingly digital-only services have made social […]

Agnos Biosciences, a new deep tech company backed by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), has launched from the Earlham Institute and the Natural History Museum, London. It brings to market a powerful new approach to detecting biological threats in the air. The company’s flagship technology, AirSeq, enables rapid and highly accurate detection of airborne biological material, transforming […]