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Britain quietly ends Gaza ‘spy flights’
Britain has quietly halted its surveillance flights over Gaza following the release of Israeli hostages – finally putting an end to over 500 secretive missions carried out since late 2023. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) confirmed the decision on...

Austria not to block new EU sanctions package against Russia
Austria has announced that it will agree to the adoption of the EU’s 19th sanctions package against Russia. The package is scheduled to be approved on Monday. According to Ukrinform, Reuters reports this. “Austria said on Saturday that it would...
Swiss backers of EU deal get boost from influential centre-right party
ZURICH (Reuters) -The Swiss government received a boost in its efforts to pass the biggest overhaul of Swiss economic relations with the European Union in more than two decades when a centre-right political party, which could prove crucial, gave...

Libya, France hold talks in Marseille to boost economic and investment cooperation
Libyan and French officials are meeting in Marseille to explore new opportunities for economic and investment cooperation between the two countries. The Libyan Consulate General in Marseille said the talks are being held under the framework of the...

FLY-E CLASS ACTION ALERT: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Urges Fly-E Investors to Contact the ...
Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Litigation Partner Brandon Walker Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In Fly-E (FLYE)To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options If you purchased or acquired securities in Fly-E between July 15, 2025, to...
New Zealand’s Finance Minister eyes stronger regional ties in face of US-China trade war
By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON (Reuters) -New Zealand Finance Minister Nicola Willis said regional and bilateral trading relationships will continue to strengthen against the backdrop of the worsening U.S.-China trade war, as small countries like...

IBD Dende To Receive Green And White Champion Award At Nigeria-France Sports Awards
In celebration of philanthropy, entrepreneurship, and passion for the development of sport at youth level, Alhaji Ibrahim Dende Egungbohun, widely known as IBD Dende, is set to be honoured at the third edition of the Nigeria-France Sports Awards....

The new favourite bolthole for Britain's wealth creators: They are being driven out by Labour's 'attack on hard work'... and finding happier and 'more sophisticated' alternative
Julian Lee is weighing up his options for the weekend ahead: should he head to one of the beaches on the Mediterranean or Adriatic to make the most of the mild autumn, or perhaps go hiking in the Alps - or choose to visit one of the world class...

The Vision thing: investors fret as Saudi projects stall but jobs are the test
In the last decade there has been an explosion of ‘Vision’ plans from emerging market governments, with many targeting 2030 as the finish line but some as far out as 2050. Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 has been the most talked about, with its...

MrBeast reportedly planning his own crypto-focused bank, community skeptical YouTube star MrBeast seems to have bigger ambitions than just making videos. According to a recent trademark filing, the world’s most-watched creator appears to be preparing…
MrBeast is known for his over-the-top video productions, often centered around high-stakes challenges and massive cash prizes. One of his most famous stunts was a real-life recreation of Squid Game – minus the danger – where the winner walked away...

ChatGPT Subscriber Growth Stalls in Europe Amid AI Rivals
In the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence, OpenAI’s ChatGPT has long been hailed as a trailblazer, captivating millions with its conversational prowess and versatile applications. Yet recent data suggests a troubling plateau in its...

India-EU trade talks: Piyush Goyal to visit Brussels this month
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal | Photo Credit: ANI Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will visit Brussels later this month to give an impetus to the ongoing negotiations for a free trade agreement between India and...
Robinhood tokenizes nearly 500 US stocks, ETFs on Arbitrum for EU users
Robinhood has expanded its tokenization initiative on the Arbitrum blockchain, deploying 80 new stock tokens in the past few days and bringing the total number of tokenized assets close to 500. According to data from Dune Analytics, Robinhood has...

Torrevieja investigates mysterious poisoning of free-roaming chickens
Photo Title: Chickens and a rooster walking around on a dirt patch Photo Credit: ivan_kislitsin A flock of street chickens in Torrevieja have fallen victim to a suspected poisoning, prompting concern among residents and authorities alike. Around...

Malaysia: Financial support to young women human rights defenders
The rapid growth of digital technologies, while enabling avenues for online expression, has also facilitated the proliferation of disinformation and ‘harmful’ content. In Malaysia, where ethno-religious ideology is deeply politicised, marginalised...

Inflation to hit two-year high as Bank of England warns rate cuts must be cautious
Inflation is expected to climb to its highest level in nearly two years, with official figures next week likely to show a rise to four per cent in September. The increase would mark the steepest rate since January 2024 and an increase from 3.8 per...

European leaders express their full support for Zelenskyy after speaking with him
European leaders expressed their full support for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after speaking with him. Finnish President Alexander Stubb stated after speaking with Zelenskyy that Europe continues to support Ukraine, and this support...

Spain's new food waste law aims to leave no fruit behind
02:35 Over one-third of the world's food production goes to waste while almost 700 million people in the world go to bed hungry every night. Spain has set itself the ambitious target of cutting food waste down to half by 2030. Earlier this year,...

Spanish businessmen highlight the advantages and challenges of investing in the Dominican Republic.
The topic was addressed by executives from the Official Spanish Chamber of Commerce in the Dominican Republic (CAMACOESRD) and the Dominican Week in Spain (SEDE) platform during the Corripio Communications Group’s weekly luncheon. Representing the...

Putin wants Farage to win to divide Europe, says Lammy
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