Gulf states brace again for fiery US-Iran showdown as tensions spiral
From the front lines of the US-Iran confrontation, the Gulf nations have again urged both sides, with strategic restraint, not to abandon their negotiations, while Tehran is telegraphing that the…
43 ancient figurines discovered in Peru reveal secrets of the Americas’ oldest civilisation
Buried for nearly 4,000 years, 43 ancient figurines have been unearthed in Peru, revealing a rare glimpse into the rituals of the Caral civilisation – the oldest known civilisation in…
Apple loses challenge over EU app store rules
Apple brought the action in an attempt to overturn the EU designating it a “gatekeeper”, which requires it to open its App Store and iPhone operating system to greater competition…
‘The Trump Curse’: Is Donald Trump a bad omen for sports teams?
Following the elimination of the US at the World Cup, social media went into a frenzy with claims of a “Trump curse”. There seems to be prior form, as fans…
Spain pitches €850bn per year in common EU borrowing
Spanish Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo will pitch a new common debt mechanism ahead of a meeting of euro-area finance ministers in Brussels on Thursday. Read More
Fake videos exploit Germany’s East-West divide before key elections
Researchers say a coordinated influence campaign they suspect to be linked to Moscow is impersonating German media to exploit East-West divisions ahead of Germany’s September state elections. Read More
Trump attacks Spain calling it a ‘wasted cause’ and orders trade to stop
The US president had already threatened in March to take economic reprisals against Spain after Moncloa blocked the use of the Rota and Morón bases for Washington’s bombing campaign against…
Florence, Prague and Salzburg: These are the best cities in Europe, according to Travel + Leisure
After votes were cast by more than 200,000 people, San Miguel de Allende in Mexico came out on top on the overall world list, with the highest ranked European city…
More than 30,000 votes cast so far in search of South Korea’s top travel spots
South Korea has extended voting for its ambitious travel directory of the 10,000 must-visit destinations across the country. So far, more than 30,000 people have already had their say. Read…
Got €200,000 to spare? This ultra-exclusive trip for the 2026 solar eclipse could be yours
Meliá Hotels International’s travel package to the Balearic Islands for August’s total solar eclipse is so exclusive that it’s only available for one booking at each of its two hotels.…