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Orthodox church sends medieval prince’s remains to Russian troops in Ukraine
The Russian Orthodox Church transported a fragment of a medieval prince’s remains to troops in Ukraine, stating the relic would spiritually strengthen soldiers and support their military efforts.
UK savings: 5% interest rate deals may not last, say experts
National Savings and Investments has increased rates on several bond products to exceed 5% for the first time in nearly three years, though analysts warn such competitive deals may not persist long in the market.
‘Hugely exciting’ finds on tiny Scottish island shed light on spread of Christianity
Excavations on the Scottish island of Lismore have uncovered extensive remains of a sixth-century monastery, including burial grounds, stonework, and evidence of gold and silver metalworking, revealing it as a major early Christian site.
Skull fractures suggest servants of Egypt’s ancient kings were sacrificed
Analysis of 46 ancient skulls from an Egyptian royal cemetery suggests servants and officials may have been sacrificed when their rulers died, based on evidence of fractures and traumatic injuries.
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‘Baggage reclaim was pandemonium’: passengers hit by airport IT chaos in UK recount their ordeals
Over 2,000 flights were cancelled following an air traffic control system failure at UK airports, leaving hundreds of thousands of passengers stranded with missed luggage, overnight hotel stays, and significant expenses.
Europe Handed Out €430 Million in SAF Permits Last Year — See Which Airlines Got the Most
Europe distributed €430 million in free carbon allowances to 130 airlines last year to support sustainable aviation fuel adoption, quadrupling support from the prior year.
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 raise fares and minimal congressional support for relief measures.
U.S. Tourism Slide Deepens With 12% Drop in August
U.S. inbound tourism declined 11.8% in August, reaching approximately 3.1 million visitors, marking a worsening trend following a 7% drop in July.
AirAsia Pushes Back on Rivals Taking Its Place in Malaysia
AirAsia Co-Founder Tony Fernandes dismissed reports that Malaysia’s government was considering allowing rival airlines to absorb some of the carrier’s domestic capacity, arguing competitors cannot replicate its cost structure.
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-fare strategy under new leadership.
Hilton Has Luxury ‘Coming Out of Its Ears’ in Saudi Arabia. Now It Wants the Middle Market.
Hilton plans to shift its Saudi Arabia strategy from luxury hotels toward mid-market brands and franchises, following a successful playbook it deployed in Turkey over decades.
‘We hear your voices’: inside the Church of England’s debate over Palestine
The Church of England’s General Synod voted to formally hear a Palestinian Christian document describing Israel as a “colonial enterprise,” marking a significant moment for Palestinian Christians but drawing warnings from Jewish leaders about Christian-Jewish dialogue.
UK’s largest Muslim event goes ahead with added security as hate crime rises
The UK’s largest Muslim convention, Jalsa Salana, proceeded with enhanced security measures amid rising anti-Muslim hate crimes and a recent threat that forced another Islamic gathering to close early.
‘Free up the ganja’: Rastafarians in Kenya fight to decriminalise marijuana
Kenyan Rastafarians are seeking to decriminalize marijuana use for religious purposes after a court rejected their petition earlier this month, viewing cannabis as central to spiritual practice.
‘A Bible-sized blind spot’: congressman sounds alarm on rising Christian nationalism
Congressman Jared Huffman, the only current member of Congress who identifies as non-religious, is warning about the rising threat of Christian nationalism to American democracy in a new book.
‘Costing billions’: is the pensions triple lock a lifeline or simply unaffordable?
The UK’s state pension triple lock faces renewed scrutiny, with business groups and economists questioning its £16 billion annual cost and whether the country can sustain the multibillion-pound policy.