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The major new travel hubs that are going to change the way we fly
Even if you’re not a frequent flyer, there’s a good chance you’ll have passed through airports such as London Heathrow, Istanbul, or Dubai International over the course of your travels. Serving as international hubs, each serves millions of passengers every year. But the coming decade is set to see a big shake up to the…
Read MoreFreezing and in the dark, Kyiv residents are stranded in tower blocks as Russia targets power system
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Olena Janchuk spends another day of freezing isolation in her high-rise apartment. The former kindergarten teacher suffers from severe rheumatoid arthritis, and has been trapped for weeks on the 19th floor of her Kyiv tower block, 650 steps from the ground. Long daily blackouts caused by Russia’s bombardment of power plants…
Read MoreTragic chapter on the trains sends rail superpower Spain into crisis
“Since the high-speed line was built, 30-something years ago, we never had any problems, it worked perfectly and was fantastic,” says Alberto Montavez Montes, a shop-owner opposite Córdoba city hall, where the Spanish and Andalusian flags have been hanging at half-mast. Now, though things feel different: “It’s not that there’s psychosis, but it does make…
Read MoreTurkey’s foreign minister says Israel still seeking opportunity to attack Iran
“I hope they find a different path, but the reality is that Israel, in particular, is looking for an opportunity to strike Iran,” Fidan said in a televised interview on Friday. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said there were signs that Israel was still seeking an opportunity to attack Iran, warning such a move could…
Read MoreYemeni experts support allegations of secret UAE prisons, despite Emirati denial
After STC setbacks in the east, Saudi Arabia corrals southern factions into talks while allegations of secret prisons run by UAE forces in Yemen regain attention. For much of the Yemen war, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) appeared aligned under the umbrella of the Saudi-led coalition, united by the declared objective of…
Read MoreResearchers say Russian government hackers were behind attempted Poland power outage
A failed December effort to bring down parts of Poland’s energy grid was the work of Russian government hackers known for causing past energy disruptions, according to a security research firm that investigated the incident. Last week, Polish Energy Minister Milosz Motyka told reporters that the attempted cyberattack on December 29 and 30 saw hackers…
Read MoreAs a travel planner, I rarely recommend Paris or Rome. Instead, I swear by these 5 European gems.
I’m a travel planner, and there are five European destinations I think everyone should visit. Italy’s Cinque Terre is one of my favorite places in the world, and I also love Porto, Portugal. As a travel planner at Marvelous Mouse Travels, I’ve explored Europe extensively to find the best recommendations for my clients. Though popular…
Read MoreUnderrated Japanese Sports Cars That Deserve More Attention
When people think of Japanese sports cars, the usual suspects come to mind: the Supra, GT-R, NSX. But Japan’s automotive history runs much deeper than the hall of fame models. Tucked between the legends are dozens of brilliant sports cars that never quite captured the spotlight, whether due to bad timing, quirky styling, or simply…
Read MoreMerz: ‘No hierarchy’ in partners as Germany and Italy deepen ties
Germany’s growing partnership with Italy does not challenge its existing relations with France, Chancellor Friedrich Merz stressed during a meeting with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome on Friday. “There is no hierarchy in Germany’s relationships,” Merz said. “We are happy about every country with which we have such close and cooperative relations as we…
Read MoreMorocco urges African fraternity after surge in hate speech linked to chaotic Africa Cup final
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — King Mohammed VI of Morocco is appealing for fraternity with African nations as rights groups warn of a rise of hate speech in the country following a chaotic final in the Africa Cup of Nations. Host Morocco was beaten 1-0 in extra time by Senegal in a game Sunday that saw…
Read MoreAustria plans more deportations to Syria and Afghanistan
Austria intends to step up deportations to Syria and Afghanistan, Interior Minister Gerhard Karner said on Friday. In 2025, the Alpine country was one of the first in the EU to start sending back asylum seekers from the two countries, in Syria’s case since the fall of the al-Assad regime in late 2024. Such deportations…
Read MoreRail fracture possible cause of deadly Spanish train accident
An official investigation commission has identified a rail fracture as a possible cause of the devastating train accident in southern Spain. Forty-five people lost their lives on Sunday evening in the collision of two high-speed trains near the town of Adamuz in the Andalusian province of Córdoba. More than 120 people were injured, some seriously.…
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