Explore

Welcome to Explore, where Nova Croon takes you beyond headlines and into the stories that shape our world. This is the place for readers who seek depth, context, and perspective — not just information.
Our mission is to illuminate connections across borders, ideas, and people. Here you’ll find long-form features, interviews, and thematic explorations that reveal how politics, technology, art, and culture interact in modern Europe and beyond.
Each piece is crafted by experienced journalists and contributors who bring curiosity and empathy to their storytelling. We don’t chase noise — we uncover meaning. Whether it’s an investigation into climate innovation, an interview with an emerging artist, or a deep dive into social transformation, Explore brings clarity to complexity.
We invite readers to slow down, reflect, and engage with narratives that inspire understanding and thoughtful conversation. Because in a world overflowing with data, knowledge grows only when we truly listen.
Explore is not just a section — it’s an invitation to see the world in a new light.
The Soft2Bet Deception: How a "Respectable" iGaming Firm Built an Empire on Banned Casinos
Investigation reveals how Soft2Bet's Uri Poliavich operates 100+ blacklisted gambling sites across Europe, exploiting regulatory loopholes and targeting banned...
‘I am not done’: Kamala Harris says she may run for president again
In a BBC interview, former vice-president says she isn’t done with politics and could ‘possibly’ be the next president
Japanese tourist dies in fall from Pantheon in Rome
The 69-year-old man plunged 7 metres from an outer wall after becoming unwell and losing his balance
Lucy Powell wins Labour deputy leadership election
MP for Manchester Central had been seen as favourite ahead of rival Bridget Phillipson throughout contest
Greece accuses British Museum of ‘provocative indifference’ over pink ball
Event seated guests near Parthenon marbles, which Greece wants returned, and raised £2.5m for museum
‘If you use chocolate, you’re in crisis’: the surprise ingredients being used to beat costs
As costs and demand for chocolate rises – but cocoa yields fall – companies are innovating with surprising alternatives
Offer cancer patients exercise on NHS, major charity urges
Maggie’s says embedding activities such as yoga, tai chi and Nordic walking into care could boost chances of survival
‘He’s one of the few politicians who likes crypto’: my day with the UK tech bros hosting Nigel Farage
The Reform UK leader is courting the crypto community in the hope it could become a campaign funding base
The 15-year-scandal no government has gripped: UK grooming gangs explained
Stretching back to 2012, the government investigation into grooming gangs has a controversial history
Plaid Cymru’s victory in Caerphilly points to a new kind of electorate
The Welsh town’s byelection was a two-party race – but this time neither Labour nor the Conservatives were in it
Scientists demand cancer warnings on bacon and ham sold in UK
Successive governments criticised for doing ‘virtually nothing’ to reduce risk in decade since cancer link found
Drax faces lawsuits over claims workers developed asthma from wood dust
Current and former employees say they were not adequately protected despite knowledge of health risks
Prostate cancer drug that can halve death risk to be offered to thousands in England
At least 6,000 men a year with hormone-sensitive cancer to get access to darolutamide, which blocks growth with fewer side-effects
Resident doctors in England to go on strike for five days next month
Hospital bosses warn 14-19 November stoppage will make it harder to manage winter viruses and tackle waiting lists
NatWest boss warns against higher bank taxes as lender’s profits rise 30%
CEO says fiscal discipline should be balanced with ‘policies that create stability, consistency and support growth’
Bank of England finance chief Afua Kyei tops list of influential black Britons
Kyei leads Powerlist showcasing black role models across business, science, technology and the arts
Dash for gold helps drive retail sales in Great Britain to three-year high
Demand at online jewellers and release of iPhone 17 lead to bigger-than-expected rise in volumes in September
UK campaigners launch bill to give nature legal rights
Private member’s bill backed by Chris Packham and Natalie Bennett would impose a duty of care on government and business
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