European airlines boost direct flights to Asia and Africa as passengers avoid Middle East
Travellers looking to avoid once-popular stopover hubs like Dubai and Doha are increasing demand for long-haul direct routes. Read More
Portugal launches European app to speed up border controls
With the arrival of the high season and the implementation of the new EES (Entry/Exit System) still causing some delays at borders, the European Union has launched an application that…
Meet Jessica Foster: The viral OnlyFans AI fooling millions of MAGA fans
MAGA fans have a new poster girl… However, the picture is far from perfect and the implications considering current events are troubling. Read More
Working-class hero: Len Deighton, best-selling spy writer, dies aged 97
Len Deighton, creator of Harry Palmer, one of the world’s most famous spy characters, has died aged 97. The British writer sold millions of books and was translated into 20…
Is Russia using the war in the Middle East to spread disinformation about Ukraine?
Russia has consistently spread disinformation about Ukraine since the start of its full-scale invasion. Now, analysts say the Kremlin is shifting its messaging strategy by exploiting narratives about the war…
Commission resists overhaul of carbon pricing while pushing for tax cuts on energy amid crisis
Commission resists overhaul of carbon pricing while pushing for tax cuts on energy despite calls to suspend rules as oil prices soar as a result of the war in the…
Can Hezbollah be dismantled?
Since the US and Israel launched their offensive against Iran, Tehran’s ally Hezbollah has opened a second front from Lebanon. With a ceasefire increasingly unlikely, Israel now appears determined to…
Iran: Images show devastation in Tehran after suspected Israeli strikes
Iran has seen fresh damage across Tehran after reported strikes hit several districts, including Shahrak-e Gharb and Javadieh. Read more at Read More
Israel targets Basij top echelon as militia uses schools, children to evade strikes
The IDF said it killed Basij commander Gholamreza Soleimani in Tehran, as Iran’s security forces behind brutal repression of protests are accused of using schools and their own children as…
Gin galore: British couple claim to have world’s largest gin collection
A British couple began collecting gin bottles at their mid-Atlantic hotel, planning to stop at 1,000, but the private collection already tops 2,000. Their unique “Gin Library” is the brainchild…