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'A trap for tourists': Police find taxi violations at Lisbon Airport following scam reports
Portuguese police carried out an operation at the arrivals area of Humberto Delgado Airport in Lisbon, in which 67 offences related to taxi activity were recorded.
'A trap for tourists': PSP finds taxi offences at Lisbon airport after fraud complaints
Fake taximeters, needless detours and inflated fares are among the complaints from passengers using taxis at Lisbon Airport. A PSP operation found 67 offences among roughly one hundred vehicles checked.
Study: Istanbul residents shun culture and arts with high ticket prices main barrier
According to IPA’s Istanbul Barometer survey, 45.8% of Istanbul residents did not attend any cultural or arts event in the past year, with high ticket and entry prices cited as the main obstacle.
'Escape master' who broke out of multiple prisons across Europe arrested in Spain
Officers tracked the fugitive down to a neighbourhood in Tarragona where they believed he was living. A judge ordered the man to be remanded in custody without bail while his extradition to Italy is processed.
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If Iceland joins the EU, where does that leave Norway?
On Saturday, Icelanders will vote on whether to resume negotiations to join the European Union. A “Yes” could squeeze Norway’s position in the European Economic Area and put Oslo under pressure to reconsider its own relationship with Brussels — a question with a long and divisive history.
Ireland keeps nuclear door open as data centre energy demand surges
The power-hungry AI revolution is driving Dublin toward a historic decision on nuclear power after decades of opposition and a legal ban.
Prince Harry, Meghan, and their children arrive back in the UK, reports say
Reports say the family will settle in a home in the Cotswolds in southwest England, an affluent and picturesque area favoured by many famous figures.
Meta agrees to pay $17bn in landmark US child-safety settlement deal
The tech giant agreed one of the largest consumer protection settlements in US history, ending a trial that could have put Zuckerberg on the stand.
Warsh's first Jackson Hole: Bond yields, a Treasury rescue and sticky inflation
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh delivers his first Jackson Hole address on Friday with long-term borrowing costs elevated, inflation above target and the US Treasury already intervening in bond markets to do what monetary policy has not.
Warsh's first Jackson Hole: Bond yields, a Treasury rescue and inflation that refuses to fall
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh delivers his first Jackson Hole address on Friday with long-term borrowing costs elevated, inflation above target and the US Treasury already intervening in bond markets to do what monetary policy has not.
Hundreds missing as flash floods tear through Nepal
Flash floods send muddy waters through Nepal's Trishuli River as streets are covered in debris and police warn residents to stay alert.
Butter late than never: Paris gets its first boutique entirely dedicated to butter
From croissants to sauces, crêpes to kouign-amann (the Breton butter cake which will make any gourmand melt), France knows a thing or two about butter. Now, its capital has its own dedicated butter shop. And some of the varieties may surprise you...
Spain cuts estimate of minors in Ceuta after duplicates found in database
Madrid is preparing to redistribute some of the minors across Spain as police found duplicate records had significantly inflated the figures.
Can flying taxis beat LA traffic? US city to develop air taxi vertiport ahead of 2028 Olympics
Could the skies be the answer to Los Angeles’ notorious traffic? Ahead of the Olympic Games in 2028, the Californian city is developing its first electric air taxi site to carry passengers to and from the city in minutes.
UK PM Burnham planning US visit in September to push further support for Ukraine
If confirmed, it would mark Burnham's first official visit to the US since he took over as prime minister in July.
Drought exposes fossils and wartime shipwrecks along Danube River
On a stretch of the river in Bulgaria, archaeologists have been able to study the foundations of a bridge, thought to have been built in the year 328.
Belgian fries under threat as potatoes shrink in heat
Extreme weather has left this year's potato crop unusually small, raising fears of tighter supplies and higher prices from the world's biggest frozen fries exporter.
What message did the CIA director deliver to Moscow — on Ukraine, NATO or Iran?
The Kremlin says John Ratcliffe met Russian intelligence officials but not Vladimir Putin during his surprise visit to Moscow on Tuesday. The secrecy surrounding the trip fuelled speculation that the CIA director was carrying a warning from Washington.
Flowers and memories: Fans pay tribute to Dolly Parton
Fans honour Dolly Parton in Nashville and Sevierville as New York's Empire State Building turns pink following the country music legend's death.
Flowers and memories: fans pay tribute to Dolly Parton
Fans honour Dolly Parton in Nashville and Sevierville as New York's Empire State Building turns pink following the country music legend's death.
Canada wants to get closer to the EU - but how far can it go without EU membership?
In the midst of a trade war with the US, Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney will attend Ursula von der Leyen's State of the Union speech in Strasbourg on 16 September, with a summit between Ottawa and Brussels to follow. However, EU membership is not an option.
Canada wants to get closer to the EU - but how far can it go?
In the midst of a trade war with the US, Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney will attend Ursula von der Leyen's State of the Union speech in Strasbourg on 16 September, with a summit between Ottawa and Brussels to follow. However, EU membership is not an option.
Romania approves controversial law dismissing liberal party leader as mayor
Dominic Fritz’s removal has raised concerns over the rule of law, with both the EPP and Renew Europe calling for a change to the legislation. At stake for Romania is €770 million in EU funds.
After Uber, Waymo to launch the EU's first robotaxis in Munich
Google sister company Waymo plans to launch driverless taxi services with robotaxis in Bavaria's capital from next year. In the coming weeks, Waymo cars with drivers will first map the city.
Why are Dolly Parton fans lashing out at Donald Trump?
Donald Trump's order for flags to be lowered at half-mast to honour Dolly Parton has been met with applause. However, some fans are pointing out that Trump's tribute rings a false note, as Parton's literacy initiative is suffering under Republican rule...
US 'will achieve nothing' with its economic chokehold, Tehran says
Pezeshkian's words of defiance came as Iran's deputy foreign minister said a deal with Oman would bar all military vessels from the Strait of Hormuz in an escalation of Tehran's demands that drew opposition from Washington, which has previously threatened to bomb Oman if it "gets in the way".
EU countries face nearly €41bn in extra fossil fuel costs as Hormuz crisis exposes energy vulnerability
European countries have spent unforeseen billions of euros on fossil fuel imports due to the drastic surge in prices that followed the war against Iran. Meanwhile, European and international groups are urging Ursula von der Leyen to set out a plan to phase out fossil fuels.
The data centre trap: Trump's AI ambition puts Republicans on the defensive
Less than three months before the midterm elections, Republicans are already facing tough headwinds – and now an unlikely issue has the potential to galvanise voters against them even further.
French flight attendant's breast cancer is recognised as occupational disease
A former Air France flight attendant has had her breast cancer recognised as an occupational illness, a first in France. Judges pointed to night shifts, ionising radiation and second-hand smoke.