US to charge $45 fee for air travelers without real ID from February 1
In a significant change to domestic air travel rules in the United States, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will begin charging a $45 fee...
‘Hundreds feared dead’ as migrants attempt Mediterranean crossing during cyclone
Hundreds of people are feared dead or missing after multiple migrant vessels set out across the central Mediterranean Sea amid the violent conditions unleashed...
UPS to cut 30,000 jobs as it restructures business
United Parcel Service, one of the world’s largest package delivery companies, has announced plans to eliminate up to 30,000 jobs in 2026 as part...
Slovakia emerges as Europe’s car-making powerhouse
In a vast factory set against snow-covered mountains in northern Slovakia, steel car bodies descend onto a moving assembly line, marking the start of...
Meta to pilot paid subscriptions across Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp
Technology major Meta is preparing to roll out trial premium subscriptions for users of Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp in the coming months, signalling a...
Sweden plans to lower criminal responsibility age to 13
Sweden is pressing ahead with a controversial proposal to lower the age of criminal responsibility from 15 to 13 in cases involving the most...
Niscemi: Sicilian Town on brink after cyclone-fueled landslide
A vast and growing landslide triggered by relentless rainfall from Cyclone Harry has left the hilltop town of Niscemi in southern Sicily precariously perched...
UK government unveils sweeping policing reforms
The UK government has unveiled an ambitious blueprint to overhaul what it describes as a “broken” policing system in England and Wales, marking what...
India steps up semiconductor push after pandemic exposes chip supply risks
A dependable supply of specialised computer chips has become a critical concern for Indian technology firms such as Bengaluru-based Tejas Networks, which builds equipment...