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Japan Is Closing in on the U.S. as High Costs and Politics Deter Travelers, Brand USA Says
Research from Brand USA indicates Japan is gaining ground on the U.S. as a preferred international destination, with costs and politics deterring travelers from visiting America.
Malaysia Airlines Overtakes AirAsia on India Routes by Standing Still
Malaysia Airlines has overtaken AirAsia as the largest operator on Malaysia-India routes for the first time since 2021, gaining ground primarily through AirAsia’s capacity reduction rather than its own expansion.
‘I went into a deep, deep hole’: Wynonna Judd on overcoming family tragedy and putting a lifetime of love and pain into her new album
Wynonna Judd returns with her first album in a decade following a period away from the public eye marked by family tragedy, discussing how music has been central to her healing process.
‘It’s the final goodbye’: Monty Don bows out with a blissful last Gardeners’ World
Monty Don presents his final episode of Gardeners’ World after nearly 25 years with the BBC program, with a show emphasizing seasonal change and the emotional resonance of gardening.
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Myanmar summons German envoy over controversial video
Myanmar’s foreign ministry summoned Germany’s embassy head over a video calling for the release of ousted politicians including Aung San Suu Kyi, warning of serious consequences for similar conduct.
Spain braces for nationwide walkout as anger over housing, costs boils over
Spain faces a nationwide 24-hour general strike over housing costs and living expenses, called by major unions weeks before elections scheduled for November 29.
UK children’s author David Walliams accused of grooming minors
British children’s author David Walliams, 55, faces allegations of grooming minors and sexual misconduct, detailed in investigations by The Guardian and ITV News. He denies the accusations through his legal representatives.
U.S. boycotts U.N. human rights review for second year running
The United States has skipped its U.N. human rights review for the second consecutive year, becoming the only member state ever to do so. The boycott reflects broader tensions between Washington and multilateral organizations.
US Senate advances major bill boosting energy infrastructure
The US Senate voted 73-25 to advance a bipartisan bill streamlining energy infrastructure permitting, with backing from President Trump and support from Republicans and some Democrats.
Viktor Orbán’s brother detained in people-smuggling investigation, Hungarian PM says
Hungarian authorities have detained Viktor Orbán’s brother Aron Orbán as part of a people-smuggling investigation, according to Prime Minister Péter Magyar.
The average cost for a new vehicle in the U.S. hits a record high: over $51,000
The average price for a new vehicle in the U.S. has reached a record $51,109, driven by supply chain issues, tariffs, and consumer preference for larger, feature-rich vehicles.
‘Like gods reigning over humans’: Many defectors see daughter of North Korea’s Kim as heir apparent
North Korean defectors and analysts increasingly believe Kim Jong Un’s daughter, reportedly named Kim Ju Ae, is being groomed as the nation’s next leader through staged public appearances at military and state events.
Indonesia’s VP offers resignation as questions mount over his eligibility
Indonesia’s Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka offered to resign during talks with President Prabowo Subianto this week, amid escalating disputes over his academic credentials and court rulings on his election eligibility.
Gas prices dip below $4 but inflation remains stubbornly high
Gas prices fell below $4 per gallon for the first time in three months, but overall inflation remained elevated in October with consumer prices rising 0.4% from the previous month.
Merz accused of ‘blackmail’ by Slovak PM after demand for Ukraine aid in EU budget
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he will block the EU’s seven-year budget unless member states agree on financial aid for Ukraine, drawing accusations of blackmail from other European leaders.
Did AI Clean Up the Midterms, or Muddy Them?
For years, the worry was that artificial intelligence would turn American elections into a flood of fakes. The 2026 midterms were the first real test. The answer is more interesting than the fear: AI made fake content cheaper and more common, but voters who asked AI a...