Moroccan authorities have detained dozens of migrants attempting to reach Ceuta, the Spanish territory on the North African coast, amid heightened security and fears of another mass crossing attempt. More than 100 people were reportedly stopped near the town of...
Reports that an Air India pilot tested positive for cannabis following a flight have raised questions about aviation safety and whether drug use could have contributed to an incident in which an aircraft suddenly lost altitude. However, the reported test result has...
Ireland may be best known for stout and whiskey, but a small and increasingly ambitious wine industry is beginning to take root across the country. Although commercial wine production remains limited, the Republic of Ireland is officially recognised as a...
Qatar has strongly denied Iran's claim that it captured three Iranian pilots after two Iranian fighter jets were downed during a military operation at the beginning of the US-Iran war. Iran has called for the release of the three pilots, claiming they have been held...
Liechtenstein has changed its royal succession rules to allow women to inherit the throne, ending the country's tradition of male-only succession. The announcement was made on the national day of the small central European principality, which has a population of...
Wall Street reacted sharply to a surprisingly weak July jobs report, with analysts describing the figures as a major warning sign for the US economy. The US economy unexpectedly lost 23,000 jobs in July, according to the latest employment data, compared with...
Long-term unemployment in the US declined in July, but economists warn that the headline figure may not be as encouraging as it first appears. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the number of Americans who had been unemployed for at least 27 weeks fell...
Technology leaders are increasingly turning to long-form manifestos to explain their vision for artificial intelligence, arguing that AI could become one of the most important technologies in history. The latest example came from Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, who recently...
The market for secondhand books is experiencing an unusual surge, with independent booksellers reporting huge bulk orders from companies buying thousands of titles at a time. The sudden demand has left booksellers wondering why so many used books are being purchased...
Manchester United's pre-season ended on a disappointing note as they suffered a 4-2 defeat to AC Milan, leaving manager Michael Carrick with plenty to consider before the Premier League season begins. With United's opening league match against promoted Hull City only...
