Temu accused of obstructing EU inspection in Ireland
The European Commission, often described as the continent's foremost antitrust authority, has formally accused the Chinese online marketplace Temu of
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‘This is our wake-up call’: EU crisis chief slams climate deniers after French fires
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Summer 2026: Ferragosto brings 17.5m tourists to Italy and €9bn in direct spend
Usagevpn.com – As temperatures soar across the Mediterranean, Italy is simultaneously experiencing two defining features of its summer season: intense heatwaves and the beloved Ferragosto holiday period. Industry projections from CNA Turismo e Commercio indicate that the window between August 1 and August 23 will welcome approximately 17.4 million visitors throughout the country. This impressive figure encompasses 8.4 million Italian travelers alongside 9 million international guests seeking to experience the Italian summer.
The typical visitor plans to remain in Italy for roughly 4.5 nights during this peak period. Their direct expenditures are projected to surpass the €9 billion mark, representing a substantial injection of capital into local economies. When broader economic effects are factored in—spanning hospitality, dining establishments, retail outlets, artisanal businesses, and cultural venues—the cumulative financial impact could exceed €15 billion for the month of August alone.…
Houthis vow ‘full escalation’ as Saudi Arabia launches Red Sea coalition
Yemen's Houthi leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi threatened Saudi Arabia with "full escalation," hours before Riyadh announced a new maritime defence coalition
Temu accused of obstructing EU inspection in Ireland
The European Commission, often described as the continent's foremost antitrust authority, has formally accused the Chinese online marketplace Temu of
Is the Ceuta crisis the biggest single illegal border crossing ever into the EU?
Beginning on Thursday, an unprecedented wave of migrants has been moving from Morocco into Ceuta, the Spanish enclave located in…
Netflix sued for $105m over stolen Nicolas Cage World War II thriller ‘Fortitude’
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Is the Ceuta crisis the biggest single illegal border crossing ever into the EU?
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Cyprus: 44-year-old accused of spying on British base for Iran
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A history of own goals: Gianni Infantino’s timeline of FIFA controversies
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Volcanic land with cold doubts: Iceland decides on EU negotiations amidst hopes and fears
Already a member of NATO, the European Economic Area (EEA), the single market and the Schengen Area, for decades Iceland…
EU considers emergency meeting as nuclear shutdown leaves Hungary facing energy crisis
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‘This is our wake-up call’: EU crisis chief slams climate deniers after French fires
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Houthis vow ‘full escalation’ as Saudi Arabia launches Red Sea coalition
Yemen's Houthi leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi threatened Saudi Arabia with "full escalation," hours before Riyadh announced a new maritime defence coalition
Sovereignty, sarcasm, blame: How North Africa reacted to Ceuta crisis
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A decade of growth: From headline figures to everyday change
Uzbekistan's latest economic figures point to continued growth across key sectors. Beyond GDP, however, the government's focus is increasingly on whether that
Netflix sued for $105m over stolen Nicolas Cage World War II thriller ‘Fortitude’
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Miss Supranational: The young pretender challenging the old guards in beauty pageant
For decades, international beauty pageants have been synonymous with two names: Miss Universe and Miss World. However on Friday night, another event competing
Barack Obama pays tribute to Irish musician Glen Hansard in his summer 2026 playlist
Barack Obama has once again demonstrated his appreciation for musical artistry by including a heartfelt tribute to the recently deceased Irish
Mercury Prize 2026: Paul McCartney becomes first-time nominee in thrilling shortlist
The Mercury Prize 2026 shortlist has arrived, bringing together an exciting mix of established artists and fresh talent competing for one of Britain's most