Tenerife introduces new eco-tax as Canary Islands report record tourist numbers
The Canary Islands have broken visitor records again, amid overtourism protests and measures. Read More
Solar and wind power overtake coal as world’s biggest generator of electricity, report finds
The authors say it’s a sign that renewables can keep up the pace with the growing appetite for electricity worldwide.Read More
Robbie Williams cancels final show of world tour in Turkey due to ‘public safety’
British singer Robbie Williams’ concert at Ataköy Marina, which was due to take place tonight, has been cancelled due to increasing calls for protests and security concerns amid the second…
EU considers new plan to restrict movements of Russian diplomats
If approved, the system would oblige Russian diplomats to notify in advance their intention to travel to or transit through another member state. Read More
Houthis arrest nine more UN staff in Yemen, sparking condemnation
The Iran-backed Houthis’ crackdown on the United Nations has seen the rebels arbitrarily detain 53 UN staff since 2021. Read more at Read More
Israel marks two years since Hamas’ 7 October attacks with solemn commemorations
Families honoured the victims on the second anniversary of the deadly Hamas attacks on southern Israel, amid the ongoing war in Gaza and continued peace talks. Read more at Read…
Gisèle Pelicot returns to court for appeal by man convicted of raping her
Husamettin Dogan, sentenced to nine years in prison, denies he intended to rape Pelicot, claiming her ex-husband Dominique Pelicot had deceived him. Read more at Read More
Robin Williams’ daughter Zelda Williams on AI deepfakes of her father: ‘Horrible TikTok slop’
“AI is just badly recycling and regurgitating the past to be re-consumed.” Robin Williams’ daughter Zelda has criticised AI-generated videos of her father, amid the rise in deepfakes courtesy of…
Former Greek PM Tsipras quits parliament amid new party speculation
“I am resigning as a Syriza MP, I am not resigning from political action,” Alexis Tsipras said in a statement on Monday. Read more at Read More
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