Third tanker hit in Strait of Hormuz in 24 hours, maritime agency says
The UKMTO maritime agency is investigating the incidents and advised vessels in the area to proceed with caution. Read more at Read More
US fans react as Belgium ends World Cup dream
Belgium ended the United States’ World Cup campaign with a 4-1 victory in Seattle, booking a place in the quarter-finals. Read More
NATO must become more European to reduce reliance on US security, von der Leyen and Rutte say
“To stay transatlantic, we have to become more European,” Mark Rutte said ahead of a NATO summit in Ankara, where European allies are expected to showcase their beefed-up defence spending…
Zelenskyy renews call for Ukraine’s NATO membership citing military might ahead of summit
The Ukrainian President has renewed his push to join NATO, insisting his country has already proved itself a reliable partner and that its membership in the alliance would be “entirely…
Nigel Farage says he’s resigning as MP and will run in ‘people vs. the establishment’ by-election
“I’ve decided that the people of Clacton should be the judges of my actions,” Farage said. “It’s a chance to stick two fingers up to the entire establishment”. Read More
Canary Islands’ new voluntary tourist tax will fund local sustainability projects
Rather than introducing a mandatory tourist tax, the Canary Islands are enlisting travellers to contribute to local projects aimed at restoring nature and supporting communities to make tourism sustainable. Read…
Goats roam free in this French Alpine village
Les Lindarets in the French Alps is known for goats roaming freely through its streets, attracting visitors who feed and interact with the animals. Read more at Read More
‘Misaligned’: Controversial AI-generated ‘actress’ Tilly Norwood to make feature film debut
The divisive digital “performer” is about to star in the upcoming Particle6 project titled ‘Misaligned’. Get ready to roll your eyes when you read the plot synopsis. Read More
French court upholds Le Pen’s fraud conviction but clears way for 2027 presidential bid
During the appeal trial, Le Pen denied that the National Rally had a system to embezzle European Parliament funds and said the party acted in “good faith.” Read More
No passport needed: Use your face for a ‘fast pass’ in Qatar’s international airport
Hamad International Airport and Qatar Airways have launched a new biometric service that uses facial recognition for passengers to have a paperless departure in Doha. Read More