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Mpumalanga rehab centre: South African police rescue 200 people, some in chains
South African police rescued 200 people, some held in chains, from an illegal rehabilitation facility operated by a pastor and his wife in Mpumalanga province on Thursday.
Palestinians and US journalist injured by Israeli settlers in West Bank harvest attack
Masked Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian farmers and a US journalist during olive harvest operations in the West Bank, injuring multiple people and setting fires to crops and vehicles.
Argentina temporarily closes Iguazu Falls after El Niño-fuelled surge in water levels
Argentina temporarily closed Iguazu Falls after heavy rainfall from a supersized El Niño pattern caused river water levels to surge significantly above normal rates.
Britons travelling to EU countries told not to apply for delayed Etias visa waiver
British travelers are warned against applying for the delayed Etias visa waiver through unauthorized websites, as over 150 fraudulent sites offer the service despite its launch being repeatedly postponed.
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‘Made in Europe’ laws could derail UK plans for reset with EU
UK government officials warn that European industrial legislation could derail planned reset negotiations with the EU, as Britain seeks to address trade concerns amid shifting diplomatic priorities.
Ferocious fight among Brazil’s supreme court erupts on eve of presidential election
Brazil’s supreme court faces its gravest crisis since democratization as rival judges clash publicly weeks before the presidential election, roiling the nation’s political landscape.
‘Just an easy cash grab’: why Jetstar is charging customers for carry-on luggage
Jetstar announced it will charge customers for carry-on luggage starting next year, joining other airlines in monetizing basic services and drawing criticism from consumer advocates.
Canadian airline cancels flight after child refuses to wear seatbelt
A Canadian airline cancelled a flight after a child refused to wear a seatbelt during taxi, forcing all passengers to disembark due to safety protocol constraints.
Trainline, Virgin Atlantic and Red Driving School investigated over hidden fees
UK competition watchdog opens investigations into Trainline, Virgin Atlantic, and Red Driving School over allegedly concealing mandatory fees that inflated final prices for customers.
Airbus bows to remote working demands after series of strikes
Airbus has modified its remote work policy following employee strikes, allowing staff to work from home an average of two days weekly instead of restricting it to one day.
Field & Stream Lodge Adds Two Hotels. Building the Brand Will Take Time.
Field & Stream Lodge is expanding with two new hotel conversions in Bend, Oregon, and Big Bear, California, both scheduled to open in 2028 following full renovations.
Accor Considers Acquisitions in India After Treebo Deal Falls Apart
Accor is exploring acquisitions and partnerships to accelerate its India expansion following the collapse of its planned Treebo Hospitality Ventures deal.
Abu Dhabi Pins Hopes on F1 and Events Calendar to Reverse a 14.2% Drop in Hotel Guests
Abu Dhabi is working to reverse a 14.2% decline in hotel guests through Formula 1, a Guggenheim opening, and a packed fourth-quarter events calendar amid geopolitical challenges.
Trip.com Group’s Antitrust Reset Could Change How Hotels Compete on Its Platform
Trip.com Group faces a $770 million antitrust penalty in China that requires operational changes to how hotels are distributed and ranked on its platform, granting suppliers greater commercial control.
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 by abuse survivors, stating it lacks funds to pay claims while keeping nine convicted child abusers as members based on Gospel obligations.
Founder of prominent underground church released from prison in China
Ezra Jin, founder of China’s prominent Zion Church underground congregation, has been released from prison and arrived in the United States following diplomatic efforts by the Trump administration.