Japan’s Cultural Venues Now Welcome Children and Babies
Museums, concert halls and cultural institutions across Japan are adapting to welcome families with young children, ending a culture of strict silence.
Klaudie Geniusová
SpoGomi Litter Sport From Japan Is Spreading Across Europe
SpoGomi, the competitive litter-picking sport born in Japan in 2008, is spreading to European towns, with teams collecting hundreds of kilograms of rubbish in single afternoon events.
Artemis II Crew Travel Further From Earth Than Any Humans in 55 Years
Four astronauts aboard NASA's Artemis II mission travelled 252,760 miles from Earth in April 2026, surpassing a record that had stood for 55 years.
Giant Coral Colony Half the Size of a Football Pitch Found on Great Barrier Reef
A citizen scientist diving the Great Barrier Reef discovered a single coral colony spanning 3,973 square metres, one of the largest ever recorded.
Portugal Generated Over 80 Percent of Its Electricity From Renewables in January
Portugal generated 80.7 percent of its electricity from renewable sources in January 2026, the best performance in nine months and second in Europe.
Kyoto Now Has Six Restaurants With Three Michelin Stars
Kyoto has been awarded six three-Michelin-star restaurants in 2026, cementing its reputation as one of the great food cities of the world.
130 Primrose Opens in London as a Restaurant Training Homeless People for Fine Dining Careers
A London restaurant has reopened as 130 Primrose, a registered charity offering people who have experienced homelessness paid work, accredited training and six-month contracts in fine dining.
Amsterdam Becomes First Capital to Ban Fossil Fuel Ads in Public Spaces
From May 1, 2026, Amsterdam legally bans advertising for flights, petrol cars, gas heating and meat products across all public spaces, becoming the first capital city in the world to do so.
Kiwi Birds Return to Wellington After a Century Away
The 250th kiwi was released into Wellington's hills by the Capital Kiwi Project, completing a citizen-led mission to bring the national bird home after over 100 years.
Humpback Whale Rescued From Shallow Baltic Waters Returns to Open Sea
A young humpback whale that spent days trapped in shallow Baltic coastal waters was successfully moved by barge and released into the North Sea with a tracking device attached.