Read the latest news from regional and global sources, presenting different voices and perspectives.
Wedding FOMO after Bezos' big day? Craft your own magical moments at these budget-friendly destinations
Now that the uber-wealthy set has left Venice after witnessing the gaudy nuptials of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez, you'd think that it's a show-stopper, something that can't be outdone when it comes to deciding where to host your wedding...

The simple mistake many people make with travel insurance can end up costing you thousands of pounds… but would you know how to avoid it?
The school summer holidays are just around the corner, which means many families will be preparing to jet off for some well-earned relaxation. Of course, there’s the to-do list to tackle before you go: pack the suncream, do a dozen loads of...

Where Are They Now? The Crypto Winter Villains Who Shook the Industry
The 2022 crypto winter was arguably the darkest period in crypto history. Billions of dollars in market value evaporated while the entire industry’s future hung by a thread. Today, many players who contributed to the severe downturn remain...

Annecy 2026 will take place a week later to avoid G7 Summit conflicts (Cartoon Brew)
The Annecy Animation Festival, the world’s oldest and largest animation get-together, typically held in early June, has shifted its dates for 2026 to avoid conflicting with the G7 Summit, which will be held in the Haute-Savoie region on the fest’s...

After 14 Years, Al Jazeera Balkans to Cease Broadcast – Regional News Network Signs Off
It has been confirmed to Klix.ba that after fourteen years of successful work in the Balkans, the regional television project Al Jazeera Balkans is being shut down. Al Jazeera Balkans (AJB) is the regional arm of the Qatar-based Al Jazeera Media...

The best mountain breaks across Europe to escape blistering summer heatwaves
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

Engineering Built on Expertise and Trust
With over 100 completed projects across five markets, a team of 50 top-tier engineers, and unwavering attention to detail – this is the success formula of CRE International. From Skopje to Minsk and Belgrade to Riyadh, their expertise creates...

Incheon International Airport to operate Urgench Airport in Uzbekistan
For the first time since its opening, Incheon International Airport is entering the Central Asian airport development and operation market. On April 22, Incheon International Airport Corporation (CEO: Hag-Jae Lee) announced that it has been...

Backlash grows over Israel’s proposal for prison-like city in Gaza
Forced displacement of Palestinians is back in the spotlight as Israel's Prime Minister visits Washington and his Defence Minister proposes a prison-like “humanitarian city” built in Gaza, on the ruins of yet another city Israel has destroyed....

From Srebrenica to Gaza: Genocide Denial and the Long Struggle for Justice
Support our mission to provide fearless stories about and outside the media system Packed with exclusive investigations, analysis, and features July 11 is an international day of commemoration for the thirtieth anniversary of the Srebrenica...

NBA legend Magic Johnson is mobbed by fans in Portofino as he heads out for glitzy lunch in bold outfit
By BEN NAGLE Published: 19:41 EDT, 9 July 2025 | Updated: 19:42 EDT, 9 July 2025 NBA legend Magic Johnson continued his European tour on Wednesday as he was mobbed by fans while heading out for lunch in Portofino. The basketball...

How ChatGPT pinpointed Iranian missile strikes with just Google and the news
Just photos from major media outlets, screenshots from Google Maps, a few simple prompts, and a few minutes of processing, that’s all it took for OpenAI’s ChatGPT to reveal the approximate, and sometimes very precise, landing locations - including...

Russian Gold Mining Tycoon Barred From Leaving Country Amid Nationalization Efforts
A Russian gold mining tycoon was blocked from leaving the country over the weekend as authorities moved to nationalize his company and investigate alleged corruption and financial misconduct. Konstantin Strukov, the CEO of Russia’s third-largest...

Foreign workers pour into Albania as seasonal hiring spikes
TIRANA, July 10 - Albania is seeing a 15–20% surge in foreign workers this year, driven by rising demand in tourism, construction, and services. Around 13,000 foreign nationals secured legal work permits in 2025. Many of these seasonal jobs still...

UAE secures global spot for digital nomads, ranking second: Report
The United Arab Emirates has been ranked the world’s second most attractive destination for digital nomads in 2025, according to Immigrant Invest. Advancing from fourth place in 2023, the UAE now trails only Spain and ranks ahead of countries like...

Marques Mendes and Santana Lopes at the PSD/CDS-PP parliamentary sessions
The joint parliamentary sessions of the PSD and CDS-PP will host presidential candidate Luís Marques Mendes, former Prime Minister Pedro Santana Lopes, and Cardinal Américo Aguiar on Monday and Tuesday in Évora. Taking place under the theme...
:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/tal-cross-retailer-roundup-french-inspired-summer-clothing-tout-update-3f4d60a76aeb40ee9e136bf06c4513d9.jpg)
I’m an American in Paris, and These Are My Ultimate French-inspired Wardrobe Must-haves for Summer—From $14
As I’m typing this, Paris is sweltering with temperatures spiking at nearly 104 degrees Fahrenheit. Even in a canicule (French for ‘heat wave,’ which you’ll hear a lot this summer), Parisians never lose their sense of style—they adapt, and they do...

PM Oli holds bilateral meetings with Egyptian and Portuguese counterparts in Spain
KATHMANDU: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli held separate bilateral meetings with the Prime Minister of Egypt, Dr. Mostafa Kamal Madbouly, and the Prime Minister of Portugal, Luís Montenegro, on the sidelines of the Fourth International Conference on...

Serbia inaugurates major Chinese-built highway section featuring longest tunnels
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic officially opened the final segment of the E-763 “Milos Veliki” highway on Saturday, completing the 30.9-kilometer Preljina-Pozega section in southwestern Serbia. The project, constructed by China Communications...

One Country Gave Ukraine All Its Tanks And Is Now Building An Army Of Armored Vehicles
10 An armored vehicle army may be the best option in modern drone warfare. Northern Macedonia is a loyal ally of Ukraine. After the full-scale Russian invasion, this small Balkan country gave us all of its tanks and all of its Su-25 attack...