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Democrats are used to heartbreak in Texas – will Talarico turn the tide?
Democrat James Talarico’s Texas Senate campaign has emerged as a potential turning point after three decades of statewide losses for the party, with polls showing him narrowly leading in the nation’s most expensive Senate race.
More than half of UK first-time buyers paying more for mortgage than they did for rent
A majority of UK first-time homebuyers now pay more in monthly mortgage costs than they previously paid in rent, with 56% experiencing this shift, according to estate agent data.
Family of student who took his own life say university ‘will be held to account’
The family of a 23-year-old University of Glasgow student who died by suicide after being incorrectly told he could not graduate has settled a civil case and vows the institution will face accountability.
Headteachers threaten strike ballots after losing confidence in Ofsted
England’s headteacher unions passed no-confidence votes in Ofsted and announced potential strike ballots, citing serious wellbeing concerns caused by the inspection system.
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EasyJet agrees to £5.7bn takeover by US private equity firm
EasyJet has agreed to a £5.7bn takeover by US private equity firm Apollo Global Management at £7.15 per share, with the deal expected to complete by end of March 2027.
US airfares expected to stay high even if Iran ceasefire drops oil prices, experts say
US domestic airfares remain elevated at 26.5% above year-ago levels, with analysts expecting prices to stay high despite potential ceasefire-driven oil price declines due to limited refining capacity and airline demand.
Perk Is in No Rush to IPO as Revenue Nears $400 Million
Perk, a travel management platform, says it has no immediate plans for an IPO despite approaching $400 million in revenue and maintaining roughly 50% annual growth without cash burn.
UAE’s Hotel Divide: Abu Dhabi Holds Up While Dubai Sinks
UAE hotel occupancy fell sharply in the first half of 2026 due to regional disruptions, but Abu Dhabi’s event-driven tourism cushioned the blow while Dubai suffered steeper declines.
Spain’s Eclipse: A Three-Year Tourism Strategy Built Around Two Minutes of Darkness
Spain is preparing for a total solar eclipse on August 12 and views it as an opportunity to redirect tourism toward inland regions and reduce strain on overcrowded coastal areas.
Air Canada Heads Into Winter Between CEOs and With Plenty To Prove
Air Canada reports second-quarter results with CEO Michael Rousseau departing August 31, leaving the airline without permanent leadership entering the winter season amid expected profit decline.
While Rivals Cut Fees, IHG Takes a Different Route on Owner Economics
IHG is pursuing a different strategy than competitors by redesigning its franchisee service package rather than cutting fees during this earnings season.
Canadian Travel to the U.S. Ticks Up Again — But Still Far from a Full Recovery
Canadian travel to the U.S. grew 10.2% year-over-year in July, marking the fourth consecutive month of increases, though volumes remain significantly below 2024 levels.
Fears of Catholic schism as defiant sect ordains ultra-conservative bishops
An ultra-conservative Catholic group ordains four bishops without papal approval in Switzerland, defying Pope Leo and triggering automatic excommunication amid fears of church schism.
Christian Brothers kept nine child abusers as members due to Gospel imperative to help ‘the needy’, court documents reveal
The Christian Brothers obtained a moratorium on civil claims from abuse survivors, citing Gospel imperatives to support nine convicted child abusers remaining as order members.
US charges Indian criminal gang leader with organising murder of Canadian Sikh activist
US and Canadian authorities have charged 37 people, including imprisoned Indian gang leader Lawrence Bishnoi, in connection with murder-for-hire plots, extortion, and drug trafficking as part of a multiyear investigation called Operation Hard Ball.
C of E’s £100m plan to address historical links to slavery faces legal challenge
The Church of England’s £100m Project Spire, a reparative justice initiative addressing historical links to slavery, faces a legal challenge as staff experience harassment from critics.