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Portugal Picks Lufthansa Over Air France-KLM for TAP Stake
Lufthansa Group has secured a 44.9% stake in TAP Air Portugal for €1.025 billion, defeating Air France-KLM in a closely watched privatization competition for the Portuguese carrier.
Delta and Amex GBT Test One-Click Status Enrollment for Corporate Travelers
Delta Air Lines and American Express Global Business Travel are piloting one-click enrollment for SkyMiles and Fast Track to Medallion Status within corporate booking platforms.
Christian nationalism in Britain driven by people who seldom go to church, says report
A British think tank study finds Christian nationalism is driven by people who rarely attend church and are concerned with defending the country’s Christian heritage rather than practicing faith.
Bond losses may offer investors a tax break. Here’s how tax-loss harvesting works
Higher Treasury yields have depressed bond prices, creating potential tax-loss harvesting opportunities for investors holding bonds in taxable accounts to offset capital gains elsewhere in their portfolios.
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Fewer Britons plan to ringfence money for holidays abroad next year, says travel industry
Fewer British holidaymakers plan to allocate funds for overseas travel next year due to cost-of-living pressures, according to the UK travel industry, despite domestic and international holiday numbers reaching pre-pandemic levels this year.
How data centres became the sleeper issue that could decide the US midterms
Data centre expansion has become a major political issue ahead of US midterm elections, with lawmakers across party lines facing constituent backlash against the large facilities powering artificial intelligence technology.
UK households have paid extra £13,961 on bills since 2021 amid soaring inflation, TUC says
UK households have paid an average of £13,961 in additional costs for mortgages, loans, and utility bills since 2021, according to a TUC report calling for budget relief measures.
UK economy unexpectedly grows in August despite fall in consumer spending
UK GDP unexpectedly grew 0.1% in August despite falling consumer spending, as manufacturing strength offset weakness in services and recreation sectors.
Key US voters say economy is getting worse ahead of midterms, exclusive poll finds
A Harris poll finds key voting groups including independents and rural voters increasingly dissatisfied with the economy ahead of midterm elections, with three-quarters concerned about recession risks.
Thursday briefing: Thanks to an erratic Trump, peace in Ukraine is still far away
Donald Trump announced an energy ceasefire in Ukraine without consulting Russia or Ukraine, while fighting continues and diplomatic efforts face mounting obstacles under his unconventional approach to negotiations.
Two container ships sink near strait of Hormuz amid surge in Iranian attacks
Two container ships sank near the Strait of Hormuz after being struck by missiles, marking a significant escalation in Iranian attacks on commercial shipping in the strategically vital waterway.
Starlink: Musk says US government may be behind slowdown of Ukraine drone speeds
Elon Musk suggested the US government may have imposed speed restrictions on Ukraine’s weapons using Starlink, disrupting battlefield operations amid rising US-Ukraine tensions.
Albania protests: Student protesters attack government ministries in Tirana
Thousands of students in Albania’s capital attacked government buildings during anti-government protests, with riot police responding using tear gas and water cannons.
Argentina’s Milei backs Trump for US midterms, calls vote crucial for West
Argentine President Javier Milei backs Donald Trump ahead of upcoming US midterm elections, calling the vote crucial for Western interests at a Washington gala.
X suspends 13,000 accounts, alleging foreign influence ahead of US midterms
X suspended over 13,000 accounts allegedly tied to foreign influence operations from Iran, Russia, and China seeking to manipulate U.S. political discourse ahead of midterm elections.
Israel has detained more than 2,000 Palestinian children since 2023: report
A Palestinian rights group reports Israeli forces have detained over 2,000 Palestinian children since October 2023, with approximately 350 currently held in harsh prison conditions.