Japan approves country’s highest-ever hotel tax in Kyoto. Here’s how much you will have to pay
Following a record-breaking 36.9 million international visitors last year, Japan has approved a sky-high hotel tax in one of its most popular cities. Read More
Newly elected German mayor Iris Stalzer found at home with serious stab wounds
IStalzer told her son that she had been attacked by several men in the street and managed to drag herself home where she was found. Read more at Read More
Former French PM says Macron should resign amid deepening political crisis
Édouard Philippe says Macron should announce an early presidential election once France passes a budget for next year. Read more at Read More
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