Valentine’s Day
4 Mar
Kenya is the world's fourth largest exporter of cut flowers - but it's a dirty business. At Lake Naivasha, huge numbers of fish have been killed by pollutants. We see how Kenyan flower farms are now working more sustainably.
14 Feb
We look at the Chinese and American newspapers which trade barbs over the US shooting down three unidentified objects which haven't been linked to a suspected Chinese spy balloon shot down over the US earlier this month. Also, anger and animosity in French parliament as debates begin on controversial pension reforms.
12 Feb
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa declares a state of disaster over successive power cuts, but draws the ire of the country's newspapers for his handling of the crisis. After the earthquake in Turkey and Syria, thousands of people offer to adopt a baby girl born in the rubble and whose entire family perished.
14 Feb 2022
The German press discusses the stakes for German Chancellor Olaf Scholz as he heads to Ukraine and Russia. We also take a look at some cartoons. Meanwhile, the papers are discussing the rap-focused Super Bowl halftime show and how it "sticks it" to the NFL. We also find out why some Ugandan schools are closing for good. Finally, it's Valentine's Day and the press explains why kissing is good for us.
28 Feb 2021
Couples say 'yes' at the altar during a mass marriage ceremony held in EL Salvador despite the Covid pandemic to mark Valentine's Day.
25 Feb 2021
A supermarket in Hungary has brought smiles to faces and romantic opportunities to shoppers by providing shopping baskets for "Singles" in time for Valentine's Day on Sunday. Shoppers entering the Auchan store in Csomor, east of Budapest, can choose a blue or pink basket with a "Single Seeking Mate" sign. A sign above the stack of baskets reads: "Are you single? Use the singles baskets, so you can meet 'the one' in your favourite store".
15 Feb 2021
Halle Berry has sent fans' temperatures soaring again with a naughty Valentine's Day weekend dance video.
13 Feb 2021
Kim Kardashian West is said to be planning a Valentine's Day "celebration" with her kids and family - without Kanye West.
16 Feb 2020
More than 400 hundred couples have married at a mass wedding in the capital of Nicaragua. The ceremony was free for those attending and supported by the government. Nicaragua is one of the world's poorest nations.
14 Feb 2020
In the highly concentrated - and very lucrative - market of dating applications, two French companies are trying to make a difference. "Happn" works with geolocation to bring together strangers who have been in a nearby vicinity. "Once" on the other hand opts for "slow dating" by creating "virtual couples" every day at noon.
14 Feb 2020
Valentine's Day is right around the corner. Many people are hoping to stick to their diets and New Year's resolutions during the traditionally unhealthy holiday. Here are some healthy options for some typically unhealthy foods.
14 Feb 2020
1. Papa John's Pizza 2. Krispy Kreme 3. Einstein's Bagels 4. Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits 5. Kellogg's 6. Señor Pollo 7. Auntie Anne's Pretzels 8. Dunkin' Donuts 9. Olive Garden 10. Cold Stone Creamery