Year: 2026

Budget airlines increase flights to Dakhla, Western Sahara, amid controversial tourism development that challenges international law and local sovereignty issues.

German MEP Engin Eroglu warned that restricting Chinese access to the EU market could destabilise China’s export-driven economy. With an unprecedented €1 billion deficit in 2026, the European Commission plans unilateral measures, including tariffs and quotas, to protect industries from the surge of low-cost imports.

A family from Pincourt is sharing their daughter’s battle with leukaemia to encourage blood donations. They aim to raise awareness about the critical need for blood supplies and the impact donations can have on the lives of patients undergoing treatment.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche met with accusers of Jeffrey Epstein at the Justice Department, following a request from Senator Thom Tillis. Blanche encouraged victims to provide information to the FBI, but faced criticism for his approach. The meeting’s conditions were seen as insufficient by attendees.

A 17-year-old boy from Hampton, London, drowned while snorkelling in Lake Malawi during a school trip, with investigations ongoing, according to police.

Italian police have conducted raids at the offices of luxury brands, including Bulgari and Chanel, amid allegations of labour exploitation involving Chinese subcontractors. This investigation by Milan prosecutors targets multiple firms, including Prada and Givenchy, highlighting concerns over supply chain practices within the luxury sector.

The century-old bridge connecting north and south Winnipeg is being dismantled following its closure in late 2023. The City of Winnipeg began the deconstruction process on Thursday, removing the first segment of the structure.

Tit-for-tat strikes have reignited as the US and Iran battle for control of the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns in “As the war rekindles, what options are left to the US and Iran?”

Republican Senator Thom Tillis has stated that Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche must meet with survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse before he will support Blanche’s nomination. This requirement was voiced during Blanche’s confirmation hearing, where issues regarding the mishandling of Epstein’s investigation documents were discussed.

Seven drones were sighted near the Gösgen nuclear power plant in Switzerland, prompting a large police response; however, the plant’s safety was deemed unaffected.