Oct. 7 anniversary: Israel battles optics, isolation, and mounting death toll as world pushes Trump deal

When Hamas launched the largest terrorist attack in Israel‘s history two years ago, killing 1,200 people, the world was collectively stunned and outraged. Israel had significant leeway to respond as leaders saw fit after being attacked.Fast...

Obituary: first up for Elvira is the chaotic new boss

TV WEEK Published: Tue 7 Oct 2025, 12:30 PM TOP SPECIALS The Crash Detectives (BBC 1, Wednesday 8th, 7pm) When a serious road incident takes place, a forensic examination is required, and dedicated collision investigation officers track down the...

UK recognises Palestine to boost two-state solution

Ahead of a formal declaration at the UN General Assembly, the UK, Canada and Australia have said they now recognise the state of Palestine. Seven other states – France, Portugal, Belgium, Malta, Luxembourg, San Marino and Andorra – will also be...

Prime Minister on Moldova's SEPA connection

Prime Minister Dorin Recean praised Moldova's connection to the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA), noting that this will allow money transfers between our country and other European Union states to be made without high fees, and the money could...

Patrick Lawrence: Power & Justice

The world broke its silence at the U.N. late last month, but force alone is what counts for Trump and Netanyahu, who propose to stand astride the world like co-emperors. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the...

Myles Lewis-Skelly receives stern warning from Tuchel Tuchel over Arsenal role

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MOLDOVAN PRESIDENT MAIA SANDU: RAPPROCHEMENT WITH EUROPEAN UNION GIVES CONCRETE RESULTS FOR OUR CITIZENS

The President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu, welcomed the republic's accession to the Single Euro Payment Area (SEPA). She stressed that the country's rapprochement with the European Union is yielding concrete results for its citizens....

PM Manele highlights peace, security at UNGA

BY NED GAGAHE Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has reaffirmed Solomon Islands’ commitment to global peace and security during his official engagements at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. Speaking to local media yesterday...

Why has the US not had an ambassador in Spain for over a year?

It's been around nine months since US President Donald Trump announced that Cuban-American businessman Benjamin León Jr. would be the new ambassador to Spain, but he still hasn't taken up his post. Previous US ambassador Julissa Reynoso left her...

Global immigration news round up

This week, the Global Immigration team at Smith Stone Walters would like to highlight the following recent updates from Denmark, Hong Kong, Namibia, Portugal and Qatar. Denmark: No residence permits for nurse authorisations On 7 October 2025, the...

Chelsea handed major injury scare as Reece James withdraws from England squad

Chelsea have been handed a blow after Reece James withdrew from the England squad with an injury sustained against Liverpool. A statement from the FA on Monday morning revealed that James had “sustained an injury” in the Blues’ 2-1 win over the...

A panic attack made me confront my post-pandemic travel anxiety – but m

Earlier this year, I found myself sobbing uncontrollably in a hotel lobby in Yokohama during my first trip to Japan. I was having a full-blown panic attack after checkout, utterly paralysed at the thought of navigating a train to Tokyo. As a...

‘So much better’: How MotoGP rookie demolished the rest to write his name into the record books

Sometimes, ignorance really is bliss. How else does Fermin Aldeguer’s first MotoGP victory at last Sunday’s Indonesian Grand Prix, a runaway success on a tricky weekend where a slippery Mandalika Circuit layout was being cooked by the sun to the...

President after Moldova's connection to SEPA

President Maia Sandu welcomed the connection of the Republic of Moldova to the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA). In this context, the official said "closer to the European Union brings tangible results for our citizens". The head of state noted...

New U.S. Fee Turns America's Favorite Tourists Into A Multi-Billion-Dollar Cash Cow By 2034

The United States has an automated entry approval system for international travelers who are citizens of countries that don't require a U.S. visa to visit. That list includes 42 countries, each viewed as an ally of the U.S. Nationals of those...

Abu Dhabi receives strong demand for $3bn two-tranche dollar-denominated bond

Abu Dhabi has received "strong demand" from investors for its $3 billion two-tranche US dollar-denominated bond, the emirate's Department of Finance said. The bond comprises a $1 billion tranche maturing in three years, and a $2 billion tranche...

BGL Ligue: F91 storm to top with statement win

Ahead of the second international window in 2025/26, it is Mika Pinto's Dudelange team that took the top spot with a four-goal victory against Jeunesse, despite playing almost the entirety of the second half with a man down. It started as a...

Europe’s stance on Israel shifts as pro-Gaza protests sweep the continent

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EditorialThe UAE's start-up plan is part of a policy toolkit for the 21st century

Economic productivity in the early 21st looks very different to what came before. It is knowledge-driven and diversified by globalisation. To attain productivity growth, countries these days need a sophisticated policy toolkit that diversifies...

Union Saint-Gilloise v Newcastle Live TV – Global channel listings on Wednesday

Around the world, here are the channels you can watch Union Saint-Gilloise v Newcastle Live TV. The global TV listings are featured below for local (to you) coverage on Wednesday (5.45pm (UK) kick-off). The Newcastle United players looking to bank...