World’s longest, deepest rail tunnel to close for months after freight derailment in the Swiss Alps
Recognized as a feat of engineering, the Gotthard Base Tunnel through the Swiss Alps is a vital thoroughfare for goods and cargo.
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Global smartphone market to hit decade low in 2023 but Apple could take top spot, research shows
Counterpoint Research said it expects smartphone shipments in 2023 to decline 6% year-on year to 1.15 billion devices, the worst in a decade.
Israel clinches largest-ever defense deal with Germany for $3.5 billion after securing US approval
Israel’s Defense Ministry has said it has secured its largest-ever defense deal selling a sophisticated missile defense system to Germany for $3.5 billion after the United States approved the deal.
Israel clinches largest-ever defense deal with Germany for $3.5 billion after securing U.S. approval
Israel’s Defense Ministry said Thursday it has secured its largest-ever defense deal selling a sophisticated missile defense system to Germany for $3.5 billion after the United States approved the deal.
Climber arrested in Paris after jumping from Eiffel Tower with parachute
Man dodged security at the tower, climbed to the top and jumped off, landing in a nearby stadiumA man has been arrested in Paris after jumping off the Eiffel Tower with a parachute and landing in a nearby stadium.The man, an experienced climber, entere…
France’s Sarkozy Blasted For Call To Compromise With Russia
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Satellite image shows huge wildfire engulfing Spanish holiday island Tenerife
The smoke cloud generated by the wildfire has reached the neighbouring island of Gran Canaria.
Coleen Rooney details ‘horrible experience’ of Wagatha Christie libel case
It is the first time Rooney has publicly addressed her time in court against Rebekah Vardy.
Sweden raises terrorist threat level after Qur’an burnings
Threat raised to second-highest level as prime minister says country has thwarted planned attacksSweden has raised its terrorist threat level to the second-highest number possible, as the prime minister warned the country had thwarted planned attacks.T…