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War and high debt to dominate IMF-World Bank meetings in Bangkok
Finance officials from around the world convene in Bangkok this week amid escalating Middle East conflict, energy supply disruptions, and rising interest rates threatening global economic growth.
Public executions in the US stopped nearly a century ago – why are they resuming now?
The US military announced plans to publicly execute and livestream the execution of Nidal Hasan, marking the first public execution in the country in over 90 years, sparking significant debate about capital punishment and public spectacle.
Thousands rally for anti-austerity protest in Brussels amid clashes
Thousands gathered in Brussels on Friday for an anti-austerity rally organized by major trade unions, with clashes erupting between police and a smaller group of protesters near the central station.
‘A Ceuta-style surge is possible’: Border tensions on NATO’s eastern flank
Masked armed men attempted to cross into Latvia from Belarus with migrants, with sabotage incidents prompting concerns about escalating provocations on NATO’s eastern flank.
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‘I have nothing in the UK at all’: British man torn from his Swedish wife and home
A 65-year-old British man has been deported from Sweden after a five-year residency dispute, leaving him separated from his wife and possessions with no home in the UK.
Greek police investigate death of 82-year-old man after beach brawl over sunlounger
Greek police are investigating the death of an 82-year-old man following a brawl over sunlounger availability at a beach near Athens on Sunday morning.
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 completion expected by March 2027.
Trainline, Virgin Atlantic and Red Driving School investigated over hidden fees
UK competition authorities opened investigations into Trainline, Virgin Atlantic, and Red Driving School over allegations that they displayed misleadingly low prices by omitting mandatory fees at checkout.
Ryanair warns air fares in Europe will jump next year if oil price stays high
Ryanair warns European air fares will rise next year if oil prices remain elevated, and some airlines could face financial difficulties amid challenging winter conditions.
Travellers to EU face renewed queues as border-check flexibility rules expire
The EU’s entry-exit system flexibility period ended on September 6, potentially causing renewed border queues, though some member states reportedly will not enforce biometric checks.
‘Baggage reclaim was pandemonium’: passengers hit by airport IT chaos in UK recount their ordeals
Over 2,000 flights were cancelled after a UK air traffic control system failure, leaving hundreds of thousands of passengers stranded with lost luggage, lengthy delays, and expensive overnight stays.
Ultra-Low-Cost Carriers Face Soaring Jet Fuel Costs With No Relief and Little Room to Raise Fares
Ultra-low-cost carriers face mounting pressure from rising jet fuel prices with limited ability to increase fares and little congressional support for relief measures.
U.S. Tourism Slide Deepens With 12% Drop in August
U.S. inbound tourism declined 11.8% year-over-year in August, extending a disappointing summer that included lower-than-expected World Cup visitor numbers.
IndiGo’s Low Fares Remain. The Extras Are Getting Pricier
IndiGo has increased fees for optional services including infant travel, excess baggage, and priority boarding while maintaining its core low-cost fares amid leadership transition.
Cutting Passenger Demand May Be Only Way to Save Heathrow’s Net Zero Case
UK climate advisors stated that Heathrow expansion is incompatible with national net zero targets unless demand management or emissions technology significantly advances.
Founder of prominent underground church released from prison in China
Ezra Jin, founder of China’s prominent underground Zion Church, was released from prison and reunited with family in the US following diplomatic efforts by the Trump administration.