Beautiful island loved by British tourists cracks down on holiday homes
A popular destination has just announced a new agreement targeting illegal short-term rentals.
Day: June 27, 2025
‘Slaughter masquerading as aid’: MSF slams US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation
Medical non-profit Doctors Without Borders (MSF) on Friday slammed a US- and Israeli-backed aid distribution scheme in the devastated Gaza Strip as “slaughter masquerading as humanitarian aid”. More than 500 people have been killed since the group’s o…
Russians advance slower than a SNAIL with 50k pinned down as Putin’s summer offensive mired in Ukraine’s ‘dronegrinder’
THE Russian invasion of Ukraine has been advancing at an incredibly slow pace – with Kyiv’s “dronegrinder” warfare miring Putin’s summer offensive.
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Beach Boys singer Brian Wilson reportedly died of respiratory arrest
Brian Wilson died June 11 reportedly of respiratory arrest, according to his death certificate obtained and published Thursday.
Keir Starmer says he ‘deeply regrets’ island of strangers speech
Immigration speech was criticised for echoing Enoch Powell’s ‘rivers of blood’ rhetoricKeir Starmer has said he “deeply regrets” a speech in which he described the UK as being in danger of becoming an island of strangers without tough curbs on immigrat…
Asos customers banned for being ‘serial returners’ say it is ‘deeply concerning’
Fashion retailer confirms it has closed the accounts of some customers for breach of its ‘fair use’ policyShoppers using the online retailer Asos have complained about having their accounts closed and being accused of breaching a “fair use” policy on r…
Jeff Bezos, Lauren Sanchez To Exchange Wedding Vows In Star-Studded Venice Party
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and journalist Lauren Sanchez were set to exchange marriage vows at a ceremony in Venice on Friday, part of a three-day wedding extravaganza that has attracted dozens of celebrity guests but also protests by local activists.
Extreme heatwave hits Europe as temperatures set to soar above 40C in holiday hotspots
The Met Office warns temperatures could be 10C above average across swathes of Europe as the summer holidays get underway
Why did Robert Fico veto the new EU sanctions on Russia? Money is key – Euronews.com
Why did Robert Fico veto the new EU sanctions on Russia? Money is key Euronews.comEU leaders agree to renew Russia sanctions for another six months ReutersEuropean companies shipping critical missile parts to Russia, Zelensky tell…
Key inflation gauge rose last month while Americans cut back on spending
A key inflation gauge moved higher in May in the latest sign that prices remain stubbornly elevated while Americans cut back on their spending.