UK: Weather-related insurance claims hit record high £573m
In 2023, the UK experienced a significant increase in weather-related home insurance claims, surging by over a third from the previous year to reach...
Ex-US ambassador imprisoned for 15 yrs for being Cuba’s secret agent
On Friday, a former US diplomat, Manuel Rocha, was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for secretly acting as a Cuban agent during...
Australian air tickets now cheaper as flights run with pre-Covid capacity
Airlines have finally managed to rebound from the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, with flight capacity reaching pre-pandemic levels for the first time,...
UK-EU can soon seal post-Brexit Gibraltar border deal
The Chief Minister of Gibraltar has expressed optimism about the progress made towards a post-Brexit deal between the UK, the EU, and Spain, ensuring...
Australia’s new laws can take conservation backwards
The Albanese administration appears to be retracting from its commitment to significantly overhaul Australia's environmental conservation policies, a move deemed concerning by eight prominent...
Threats over Iran attack on Israel: Qantas pauses Perth to London flight
Qantas has made the decision to temporarily halt its direct flights from Perth to London due to concerns regarding potential threats in Iranian airspace,...
Tennessee bans marriage between first cousins
The Tennessee legislature, under Republican leadership, has overwhelmingly passed a bill to prohibit marriage between first cousins, which now awaits approval from Republican Governor...
EXPLAINED: Do Canadians want Quebec separation?
The idea of Quebec separation, long thought dormant, has resurfaced in Canadian political discourse, sparking renewed interest in the Parti Québécois (PQ) among Quebecers....
Amazon deforestation surges in Colombia
Deforestation rates in the Colombian Amazon are reaching alarming levels, potentially reaching historic peaks due to a confluence of factors, including the exploitation of...