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Bute House protested by environmental campaigners
Environmental campaigners staged a Halloween-themed protest outside Scotland’s first minister’s residence against approval of a new gas-fired power station at Peterhead.
Antarctica’s first ever dinosaur bone discovered in a drawer
Researchers have identified a tail bone discovered in Antarctica in 1985 as the continent’s first-ever dinosaur fossil, a specimen from a long-necked Titanosaur species.
General Motors beats Wall Street’s Q3 earnings expectations, narrows full-year guidance
General Motors beat third-quarter earnings expectations and narrowed full-year guidance while raising free cash flow projections, though shares fell nearly 7% as the company’s outlook came in below analyst estimates.
Netflix posts third-quarter earnings beat, but shares fall on advertising and revenue guidance
Netflix beat third-quarter earnings estimates but its shares fell 6% after the company lowered full-year ad revenue guidance to $2.7 billion from a previous $3 billion forecast.
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Qantas tests new ultra long-range Airbus in 17,000km direct flight from France to Melbourne
Qantas’s new ultra long-range Airbus A350-1000ULR completed a 19-hour test flight from France to Melbourne, the most-watched flight globally on Friday, ahead of planned commercial operations beginning in October 2027.
Burnham urged to lobby EU leaders directly to waive EES border controls
About 2.2 million British holidaymakers are expected to travel abroad this weekend as pressure mounts on leaders to suspend the EU’s new entry-exit system over border control delays.
Georgia’s Okefenokee Swamp among new additions to join UNESCO’s World Heritage List
Georgia’s Okefenokee Swamp joins UNESCO’s World Heritage List alongside sites in Thailand, India, South Korea, China, and Comoros at meetings in Busan this week.
Drone with explosives found at German airport, official sees ‘new quality’ of threat
German authorities discovered a drone carrying explosives at Leipzig/Halle Airport and successfully defused it, prompting security officials to warn of a dangerous new threat scenario.
The Man Who Led Air India’s Return to Tata to Exit. What’s Next for the Airline?
Tata Sons Chairman N. Chandrasekaran announced he will not seek reappointment when his term ends February 20, 2027, ending a six-month standoff as Air India faces significant losses and leadership changes.
Air Canada Sold Aeroplan, Bought It Back, and Has Now Sold a Quarter of It Again
Air Canada is selling a 25% stake in its Aeroplan loyalty program to a group led by Blackstone for C$2.5 billion, valuing the program at C$10 billion while retaining operational control.
American Airlines CEO Outlines C-Suite Overhaul to Close ‘Meaningful Gap’
American Airlines CEO Robert Isom announced executive reorganization on August 10, aiming to close profitability gaps with Delta and United through restructured leadership roles.
Premier Inn’s UAE and Saudi Expansion Signals Where Gulf Hotel Demand Is Actually Holding Up
Premier Inn is expanding its Gulf presence despite a war-driven occupancy collapse in March, with mid-market hotels showing stronger recovery than luxury properties across UAE and Saudi Arabia.
These 13 Environmental Laws Could be Waived to Speed Up Airport-to-Spaceport Conversions
The FAA proposed waiving 13 environmental laws to expedite airport-to-spaceport conversions, drawing industry support and environmental criticism.
Stranded Cruise Ships, Higher Fuel Prices: Iran War Eats Into TUI’s Profits
TUI Group reported a 27% decline in quarterly profitability as the Iran War disrupted operations through stranded ships, higher fuel costs, and reduced bookings, though management signaled recent booking recovery.
Taxpayers could pay millions to abuse survivors if Christian Brothers goes bankrupt, court documents reveal
Australian taxpayers could be forced to cover up to $65 million in abuse victim compensation if the Christian Brothers religious order declares bankruptcy, court documents reveal.
Abandoned by the US: Palestinian Americans trapped in a surge of Israeli settler violence
Palestinian Americans in West Bank villages face escalating violence from Israeli settlers, with nine killed since 2022, while US officials offer limited protection despite many residents’ American citizenship.