Vilnius airport closed after cigarette-smuggling balloons spotted
The Lithuanian authorities have blamed Belarus for the incident, which disrupted the travel plans of 4,000 passengers.
Day: October 22, 2025
Luigi Mangione ‘beaten up by seven ladyboys’ on trip to Thailand before vanishing to ‘plot UnitedHealthcare CEO murder’
LUIGI Mangione was reportedly beaten up by a gang of seven ladyboys in Thailand just months before he allegedly gunned down a top CEO. Mangione, 27, is said to have sent texts to his friends after a backpacking trip to Asia detailing how he was scratch…
PM Modi’s Diwali Greetings to Trump Carry A Subtle, Tough Message For Pakistan
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Diwali message to US President Donald Trump on October 21, 2025, conveyed more than just festive goodwill—it included a firm, yet diplomatic reminder aimed at Pakistan. Modi thanked Trump for his Diwali phone call and extended wishes for their two "great democracies" to illuminate the world with hope, emphasising the necessity for India and the United States to
‘Poorly thought through’: UK food firms say packaging tax is pushing up prices
Green groups defend ‘essential’ levy, but Heck sausages and Gü desserts among those who say shoppers will pick up tabA packaging tax designed to end our throwaway society is under fire for inadvertently adding to food price inflation as it pushes up th…
Louvre reopens three days after crown jewels stolen in daring heist
The Louvre has reopened, three days after “priceless” pieces from the French crown jewels were stolen by thieves in an audacious daytime raid.
Drone Sightings in Europe: What We Know
Airports in several countries have temporarily closed in recent weeks after reports of drones in the skies. Experts say the response has exposed a lack of preparedness.
Japan’s First Woman PM Sanae Takaichi Plays Heavy Metal Drums To Relieve Stress
Sanae Takaichi was voted in by parliament as Japan’s first female prime minister on Tuesday.
World Falling Short on Methane Pledge, U.N. Report Finds
Several agency programs are trying to track and reduce methane emissions around the world. To meet global targets, use of them needs to speed up.
UK grooming gangs inquiry suffers fresh setback as another potential chair pulls out
Jim Gamble, a former police chief and frontrunner for the role, withdraws amid growing discontent among survivorsUK politics live – latest updatesA frontrunner to chair the national grooming gangs inquiry has withdrawn amid growing discontent from surv…
Britain assessing options for future Hawk jet replacement
The UK is planning a Hawk T2 jet trainer replacement as part of its £3.8bn flying training system, which trains around 650 aircrew at any one time across the RAF, Royal Navy and Army.
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