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World Cup boosts Chinese tourists' interest in Spain as flight searches soar

Spain’s World Cup triumph has sparked a surge in flight searches from China to Barcelona, Tenerife and Malaga, with increases of up to 33-fold.

World Cup boosts Chinese tourists' interest in Spain: flight searches up 33-fold

Spain’s World Cup triumph has sparked a surge in flight searches from China to Barcelona, Tenerife and Malaga, with increases of up to 33-fold.

World Cup boosts Chinese tourists' interest in Spain: retailers prepare for Golden Week

Flight searches from China to Spanish destinations soar after La Roja's victory, while the commercial sector seeks to capitalise on the momentum before October's Golden Week.

Indian activist Wangchuk ends 26-day hunger strike over exam paper leaks

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Trump says nearly 200 firms have signed pledge to protect Americans from costs arising from datacenters

‘Ratepayer Protection Pledge’ president has touted is non-binding as people continue to struggle with rising billsDonald Trump has announced that some 200 entities have signed onto his non-binding “Ratepayer Protection Pledge,” expanding a voluntary commitment which claims to ensure US consumers will not bear the cost of the AI datacenter build-out.Trump delivered remarks on Thursday at the Enviro...

China vows to defend Brazil’s sovereignty as Trump’s 25% tariff bites

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told Brazil that Beijing would continue to support its sovereignty, security, and development interests, hours after a 25 per cent US tariff on Brazilian goods took effect. Wang met Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira on Wednesday in Manila, on the sidelines of the 59th meeting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) foreign ministers, where Vieir...

Spanish coastline in "unprecedented fragility": areas most threatened by climate change

Greenpeace warns that urban development and climate change have pushed Spain's coastline to breaking point and urges a shift from beach regeneration models to nature-based solutions.

Minnesota man who killed Democratic lawmaker sentenced to life in US prison

Judge says that long sentence is merited for slaying of state Democratic lawmaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark.

'Even Marco Rubio was...': Any arrest may lead to work permit denial in the US under new proposal; Immigration lawyers urge caution

Journalist killed in Mexico after years of exposing corruption

Mexican journalist Alejandro Leyva Aguilar was shot dead while eating at a street food stall in Oaxaca.

来年度予算案の概算要求基準 新投資枠は予算要求に上限設けず

財務省は、来年度予算案の編成に向けた「概算要求基準」で、社会保障費の伸びを4000億円程度とする一方、国内投資による経済成長の実現に向けた新たな投資枠では各省庁からの予算要求に上限を設けない方向で最終調整に入りました。

Southern California suburb alarmed as ‘exceptionally rare’ cancer sickens multiple children

Residents in Ladera Ranch in Orange county voice concerns after six children diagnosed with Ewing sarcomaSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email Concerns are growing in southern California over a cluster of “exceptionally rare” cancer cases that has sickened multiple children in a suburban community.Families living in the Orange county neighborhood of Ladera Ranch, home to about 26,000 p...

Resumption of oil exports: Will Yemen recover its economic lifeline?

Yemen has proven oil reserves estimated at three billion barrels, but the security environment hinders its export.

「日本赤軍」 岡本公三容疑者死亡 空港乱射事件で国際手配

1972年、イスラエルの空港で銃を乱射し、殺人などの疑いで国際手配されていた「日本赤軍」のメンバー岡本公三容疑者が、亡命先のレバノンで死亡したと過激派組織、PFLP＝パレスチナ解放人民戦線が発表しました。78歳でした。

Pentagon expands blacklist to include China’s top civilian universities

The Pentagon has added Fudan University and Shanghai Jiao Tong University to a list of foreign institutions deemed a threat to US national security, extending Washington’s research-security crackdown to two of China’s most prestigious civilian universities. The updated list identifies 88 institutions in mainland China and bars US Department of Defence-funded researchers from collaborating with the...

Quote of the day by Melinda French Gates: "When a woman can step into her full power, it’s better for…" - a powerful reminder every woman needs to hear today

When women reach their full potential, their impact extends far beyond themselves. Empowering women leads to better health and education for their children. Financial independence for women improves household stability and community well-being. Greater female participation in leadership shapes policies for societal development. This concept highlights how individual opportunity translates into...

Can India’s youth-led protest movement bring lasting change?

Protesters refuse to back down until Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns.

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger in Paris: 'There's no single blueprint for Democratic Party'

A rising star among Democratic Party moderates, Virginia’s first woman governor Abigail Spanberger was elected the same night last November as Democratic Socialist New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani. In a wide-ranging interview with François Picard, Spanberger outlines a pragmatic vision of politics rooted in coalition building, institutional trust, and solving voters’ everyday concerns through pr...

Children wounded in Israeli strike on Khan Younis

Children were rushed to hospital after an Israeli strike hit a tent sheltering displaced people in Khan Younis.

Scientists built a reusable magnetic material that removed more than 95% of microplastics from water

Innovative Australian researchers have developed a groundbreaking reusable magnetic material that effectively eliminates over ninety-five percent of microplastics from water. This remarkable technology also exhibits potential in removing harmful PFAS chemicals. The magnetic powder quickly captures tiny plastic particles and heavy metals, enabling easy recovery with magnets after use, thereby signi...

円安加速 1ドル164円に迫る 39年8か月ぶりの水準に

23日のニューヨーク外国為替市場では、中東情勢が一段と悪化することへの懸念から円を売ってドルを買う動きが進み、円相場は一時、1ドル＝163円90銭台後半まで値下がりし、164円に迫りました。

World Bank estimates Venezuela earthquakes caused $19.6bn in damage

Report says 47 percent of physical damage from pair of earthquakes impacted residential buildings.

Iran war: Chinese tanker passes Red Sea choke point despite Houthi blockade

The Houthi militia in Yemen appears to be allowing some ships to pass through the Bab al-Mandab strait at the mouth of the Red Sea, despite its blockade of shipping to Saudi Arabia, experts said on Thursday. A Chinese oil tanker, Cosco Shipping’s VLCC Xin Long Yang, has been granted permission to pass through the waterway, according to the trade publication Lloyd’s List. It said Chinese tankers re...

Iraqi PM makes first official visit to Iran in bid to deepen ties

Ali al-Zaidi will hold talks with senior Iranian officials on cooperation, shared interests and security.

Iraqi PM makes first official visit to Iran to deepen ties

Ali al-Zaidi will hold talks with senior Iranian officials on cooperation, shared interests and security.