Brits heading to ‘world’s friendliest city’ to be slapped with highest-ever hotel tax
Following record-breaking tourist numbers last year, Japan has imposed a record-high hotel tax on one of its most popular cities.
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How the Right Uses Charlie Kirk’s Death to Further Their Policies
The mayor of Lima, Peru, held a Charlie Kirk memorial — filled with attendees bused in from poor neighborhoods — as he sought help from the Trump administration.
Four dead after building under construction collapses in central Madrid
The victims reportedly include three construction workers from Ecuador, Mali, and Guinea-Conakry and an architect involved in the renovation project.
In Syria, a Crackdown on Gunfire at Weddings
Marriages and other glad occasions in Syria are often celebrated by firing shots in the air. But after nearly 14 years of war, people want the guns to go silent.
Helsing to acquire Blue Ocean for AI underwater systems
Helsing has announced plans to acquire Blue Ocean, a UK- and Australia-based specialist in autonomous underwater vehicles, to strengthen its Maritime Defence Programme.
The post Helsing to acquire Blue Ocean for AI underwater systems first appeared on UK Defence Journal.
This solid midrange HP laptop is still almost 50% off at Walmart
HP’s OmniBook 5 is perfect for anyone who wants a lightweight laptop with a great screen. Over at Walmart, it’s almost 50% off
Ex-FBI director James Comey pleads not guilty on lying to Congress charge
Case marks significant step in Trump’s efforts to politicize the justice department and punish political enemiesThe former FBI director James Comey pleaded not guilty in court on Wednesday in connection with federal charges that he lied to Congress in …
Starmer targets inflammatory chants at Palestine protests for further curbs
PM says Labour will address suggestions of antisemitic hate as he orders review of protest policing powersKeir Starmer will order the home secretary to look at further curbs on protests including potential powers to take action against specific inflamm…
Napa on the Aegean: A Turkish Wine Region Re-emerges
Urla, a lush district in western Turkey, is bursting with promise, with easy access to beaches, an up-and-coming gastronomy scene and a well-marked vineyard route.
What is the Nobel Peace Prize and could Donald Trump get it? What to know about the international honor. – CBS News
What is the Nobel Peace Prize and could Donald Trump get it? What to know about the international honor. CBS NewsCan Trump really win a Nobel Peace Prize? Yes. Here’s how CNNWhat to Know About the Nobel Peace Prize Trump Covets&nb…