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Houthi Fighters Launch Ground Incursions Into Saudi Arabia
Houthi militants have conducted multiple ground incursions into Saudi Arabia’s southwestern border region, capturing military equipment, marking an escalation beyond aerial attacks that have occurred almost daily since September.
Big Oil Puts Debt Reduction Ahead of New Investments
Major oil companies posted strong third-quarter profits but are prioritizing debt reduction and stock buybacks over new capital investments, signaling caution about long-term industry prospects.
Asia Is Building the World’s Next $15 Trillion Energy Market
Asia is projected to require $1 trillion annually in energy investments over the next 15 years, with the region accounting for roughly 70% of global net energy demand growth through 2040.
The Pentagon’s Rare Earth Deadline Is Almost Here. Is Anyone Ready?
Pentagon procurement rules restricting Chinese rare earth materials in weapons systems take effect January 1, 2027. REalloys appears positioned as the only North American company with defense-qualified materials ready before the deadline.
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France confines more than 1,700 on British cruise ship in Bordeaux after gastroenteritis outbreak
French authorities confined over 1,700 passengers and crew aboard the British cruise ship Ambition in Bordeaux following a gastroenteritis outbreak, with up to 50 people showing symptoms of acute digestive infection.
Summer travelers who relied on Spirit Airlines may struggle to find budget alternatives
Spirit Airlines ceased operations in early May, leaving budget-conscious travelers seeking alternatives as fuel costs and industry consolidation pressure remaining low-cost carriers.
Summer holiday bookings bounce back after fragile Middle East ceasefire, Jet2 says
Jet2 reports summer holiday bookings have rebounded following the Middle East ceasefire, with summer reservations up 7.1% year-over-year and improved passenger capacity utilization.
Why did Ryanair-Air Malta plane window blow out mid-air and could it happen again?
A passenger on a Ryanair-Air Malta flight was partially pulled through a window that blew out mid-air after engine debris struck it, but survived with injuries after being held in by his seatbelt and fellow passengers.
Airbus to test folding wings for next generation of bestselling planes
Airbus plans to test folding wings on its bestselling A320 aircraft family to address airport capacity constraints while maintaining the aerodynamic benefits of longer, thinner wings.
Louvre reopens Apollo Gallery after a brazen heist, but no jewels are on display
The Louvre reopened its Apollo Gallery following a €88 million crown jewel heist, though the jewels remain unrecovered and no artifacts are currently on display in the space.
Georgia’s Okefenokee Swamp among new additions to join UNESCO’s World Heritage List
Georgia’s Okefenokee Swamp, a Thai Buddhist temple, and South Korean tidal flats were among sites added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List at a committee meeting in Busan.
China’s Outbound Travel Recovery Has a New Problem: Not Enough Planes
Chinese outbound travel demand surged in 2026, but flight capacity constraints rather than traveler hesitation now limit growth, according to travel industry research.
Perpetrators of LGBTQ+ conversion practices could face prison under new bill
A new bill would criminalize conversion practices against LGBTQ+ people, with penalties including up to five years imprisonment and unlimited fines for perpetrators in England and Wales.
At least nine monks killed in Thailand after boy drives truck into procession
An 11-year-old boy drove his parents’ truck into a Buddhist procession in Thailand’s Mukdahan province, killing at least nine monks and injuring several others on Thursday.
Student loan promotion in England and Wales amounted to mis-selling, MPs say
UK MPs said the government mis-sold student loans through promotions that lacked key information about repayment terms and interest rates, calling for the threshold freeze to be reversed.
New housing law targets affordability — what it means for homebuyers and sellers
Bipartisan housing legislation became law without the president’s signature, combining measures to boost construction and improve affordability, though experts warn meaningful relief will take time.