Wales will introduce a tourist tax in 2027. Where else in the UK is charging visitors?
The new fee will help to fund the government’s aim to have a million Welsh speakers by 2050. Read More
Dance of the Dwarves returns to La Palma after a decade
After a ten-year absence, La Palma’s iconic Dance of the Dwarves returned this week as part of the Bajada de la Virgen de Las Nieves festival. Read more at Read…
Senegal’s navy intercepts 201 African migrants on deadly Atlantic route to Europe
While there is no accurate death toll for the Atlantic route because of the lack of information on departures from West Africa, but a Spanish migrant rights group estimates thousands…
Greek parliament passes suspension of asylum claims for African migrants despite criticism
The suspension passed by a vote of 177-74 despite fierce opposition from left-wing parties, which unsuccessfully challenged the amendment as unconstitutional. Read more at Read More
Brazilian demonstrators rally against Trump and urge taxing the rich
Thousands of demonstrators gathered in São Paulo on Thursday to protest against US President Donald Trump’s tariff threats and demand higher taxes on the super-rich. Read more at Read More
Justin Bieber surprises fans with release of ‘Swag’ – his long-awaited seventh album
The two-time Grammy Award winning singer dropped his new album ‘Swag’ today – his first since 2021. Read More
Exclusive: Israel and Palestine to join high level Brussels meeting despite tense EU relations
The ministers of Israel and Palestine will be in the same room in Brussels a day before the bloc discusses options in response to Israel’s breach of its partnership Agreement…
Agents clash with protesters during ICE raids at southern California marijuana farm
Tensions flared in Southern California as immigration raids on two state-licensed marijuana farms sparked protests. Read more at Read More
Kazakhstan MFA refutes claims of allowing Ukrainian drones to attack Russia from its territory
A suspicious drone-like object crashed in western Kazakhstan, sparking accusations from Russia against Ukraine. Kazakhstan denied the claims, citing ongoing investigations. Read more at Read More
Michael Mann named as this year’s prestigious Lumière Award recipient
The celebrated director of ‘The Last of the Mohicans’, ‘Heat’ and ‘The Insider’ is heading to Lyon this fall to receive the Lumière Award, which honours a figure for their…