Thousands of Brits set to have holidays ruined by Greek airport strikes
Air traffic controllers in Greece are planning a four-hour nationwide strike tomorrow.
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News24 | Furious backlash after US envoy Tom Barrack tells Lebanon journalists: ‘Act civilised’
A top US diplomat has triggered outrage and calls for an apology in Lebanon after telling a group of local journalists to “act civilised”.
Lego builds record sales of £4bn as parents steer children away from smartphones
Danish toymaker’s first-half profits also rise, and sales almost double at UK-based Yoto, creator of screen-free speakers for childrenLego said it could be benefiting from parents’ desire to keep children – and themselves – away from smartphones as sal…
German cabinet passes bill for voluntary military service – Reuters
German cabinet passes bill for voluntary military service ReutersGermany’s cabinet approves voluntary military service for teenagers Financial TimesGermany Proposes Plan to Boost Recruitment or Resort to Draft The New Y…
Trump’s 50% tariffs on India over Russian oil purchases take effect
Steep U.S. tariffs on a range of Indian products took effect Wednesday, threatening a serious blow to India’s overseas trade in its largest export market.
Older brother of Oasis singers appears in London court on rape charges
The older brother of Oasis singers Liam and Noel Gallagher, Paul Gallagher, appeared in a London court on rape and sexual assault charges.
Emboldened Democrats are starting to push back on Trump’s immigration plans
Democratic lawmakers are starting to push back on President Donald Trump’s immigration plans.
Israel’s Netanyahu recognises Armenian genocide in a historic first
Israeli PM Netanyahu acknowledged the Armenian genocide during a podcast, marking a first for Israel, although no official Knesset resolution supports this recognition.
Shipyards HD HHI and HD Hyundai Mipo to merge in drive to enter new markets
Giant shipbuilder plans to set up a Singapore subsidiary to focus on overseas business investments
More pilgrims arriving for Umrah 2025 lead Saudi Arabia to ease mosque access and offer sermons in 15 languages
As Umrah 2025 sees a surge in pilgrim arrivals, Saudi Arabia is enhancing services across Madinah and Makkah. Authorities have improved mosque access through better gate and bridge systems and launched live Friday sermon translations in 15 languages. T…