On The Ground newsletter: Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly international news dispatch The Taliban’s foreign minister faced questions on Afghan girls and women being banned from education and work as he sat down for a rare press conference in Delhi on…
World Mental Health Day (Oct 10) is an opportunity to shine a light on mental health and the importance of self-care. It’s a great reminder to check in with ourselves and make conscious decisions to nurture our well-being. As we reflect on the need for mental health awareness, I want to share my personal journey…
The past week in the EV industry has been a rollercoaster ride, with significant developments from China to the U.K. The Chinese EV market is grappling with overcapacity and a price war, while Ford has decided to pull back on its EV incentives. Meanwhile, Tesla’s Model S has been recognized as one of the greatest…
President Trump to visit Middle East amid US-mediated ceasefire President Trump plans to visit the Middle East to address the Israeli parliament, meet with hostage families, and lead a peace summit in Egypt as a U.S.-mediated ceasefire unfolds. Updated: 8:31 AM EDT Oct 12, 2025 Editorial Standards ⓘ President Donald Trump is set to travel…
Home » TOURISM NEWS » United Kingdom, France, and Germany Tourists Warned of New Smoking Ban in Spain as British Airways and Air France Lead Increased Arrivals Published on October 12, 2025 United Kingdom, France, and Germany tourists are being warned of Spain’s new smoking and vaping ban, which is set to significantly impact outdoor…
The salmon 50p, which entered circulation in 2023, has been listed by a seller from Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire, for £93.24, almost 200 times its value. According to the Royal Mint, the King Charles Salmon 50p is the rarest 50p in circulation, with less than 200,000 minted. A spokesperson for the Royal Mint said: “Part of…
Katseye has been dominating the music scene ever since their debut in 2024. From performing for monumental crowds at Lollapalooza this summer to the release of their latest EP, “Beautiful Chaos”, the buzzy girl group is busier than ever. Now the “Gnarly” singers can add brand ambassador to their many accomplishments. Recently, the global pop…
Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs says the island’s chip sector will see “no significant impact” from China’s newly expanded rare-earth export controls, in comments first reported by Reuters on October 12. Those reassuring words come just days after Beijing added a fresh batch of heavy rare earths to its licensing regime — including holmium, erbium,…
Computing capacity will be a huge growth driver over the next decade. Finding stocks that you can buy and hold over the next decade isn’t easy. If you rewind to 2015, some events like the COVID-19 pandemic or the exponential rise of artificial intelligence would have seemed very unlikely, but thinking about such potentials is…
President Donald Trump is setting off for Israel and Egypt on Sunday to celebrate the US-brokered ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas and urge Middle East allies to seize the opportunity to build a durable peace in the volatile region. President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office of the White House, Friday,…