Ranked: Which countries gained the most tourists from 2019 to 2025?
New data reveals where international tourism has bounced back strongest since the pandemic, with Saudi Arabia, Morocco and Egypt among the biggest winners – while some popular destinations are still…
Two trams collide on Rotterdam’s Erasmus Bridge, injuring 15
Video footage circulating on social media shows the moment the two trams collided. One tram can be seen hurtling into another stationary railcar. Read More
Russia reports fresh drone strikes on Wildberries logistics hubs
Russia says Ukrainian drone strikes hit Wildberries warehouses for the second time in a week, with drone strikes reportedly triggering major fires and disrupting one of the country’s largest e-commerce…
Elon Musk’s anti-Odyssey campaign backfires over threat to make AI version of Nolan’s epic
Elon Musk’s anti-Odyssey campaign has gone to the next level, as the X owner has vowed that his AI social media bot, Grok, will make “a full-length movie of The…
French environment minister convinced to stay on after announcing resignation
Barbut had resigned earlier on Wednesday and criticized the government in a LinkedIn post, saying it had reneged on promises over an agricultural bill to reintroduce certain pesticides. Read More
Tributes paid to ‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ actress Kaylee Hottle, killed in car crash aged 18
Deaf actress Kaylee Hottle died in a car accident on Tuesday, at the age of 18. The tragic news was announced by her father and several celebrities have paid tribute…
EU’s food safety agency reduces safe daily intake level of ‘forever chemical’ TFA
TFAS are a type of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS), often known as “forever chemicals” as they are long-lasting in the environment. Read More
Hungary probes BYD deal after ex-minister joins carmaker, raising ‘revolving door’ concerns
As Hungary announced it would investigate subsidies given to the Chinese carmaker, Transparency International warned the hiring of an ex-minister who negotiated them could expose the state to Chinese corporate…
Iran warns Bulgaria over US aircraft deployment as US military ‘stands ready to counter threats’
The warning follows a Bulgarian government proposal to temporarily deploy up to eight US aerial refuelling aircraft at Bezmer Air Base in the country’s southeast. Read More
Dubai for less: Emirate to offer €700 worth of discounts in new invite-a-friend scheme
Residents who nominate friends and family members to come to Dubai before 31 October can get offers such as 45% off hotel stays and free tickets to theme parks. Read…