Europe is cushioning itself from the volatile cost of fossil fuel imports thanks to a surge in solar power. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Gas prices remain sky-high seven months into the war on Iran – mainly due to the effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route that usually carries around one-fifth of the…
There is an ease to Omila Gqoboka’s style that makes it look instinctive. But behind the polished looks, growing fashion business and influential digital presence is a woman who has built her journey on intention, consistency and a deep sense of self. Her move from economics into fashion may sound like a dramatic career change,…
US President Donald Trump considers Hamas to be the world’s enemy, referring to them as “terrorists” and “killers,” explicitly condemning their violent acts, attacks on civilians, and the holding of hostages. So why does he call their host a friend, praising him as a strong leader whom he respects and a “fantastic guy?” While Trump…
Key Points Wall Street has become less optimistic about the future of electric vehicles (EVs) since they boomed in 2020. Two stocks that went public during the EV boom and are subsequently down more than 90% from their highs are Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ: RIVN) and Lucid Group (NASDAQ: LCID). Both stocks have tried to build…
A lot of people consider Breville quite an affordable brand when it comes to the best bean-to-cup coffee machines, and that is true to an extent. However, the brand also has a range of more premium options costing upwards of £500, so there’s still plenty of cheaper options to explore. As I’ve done with De’Longhi…
Spain beat Czechia 3-1 in Oviedo on Saturday 3 October, with Lamine Yamal scoring inside six minutes for a third consecutive game. The victory kept Spain’s Nations League campaign perfect and left them one point from the quarter-finals, according to the Guardian’s match report. Spain built a two-goal lead before the break Yamal had gone…
Training does not have to be a perfect 30-minute session. A few minutes on the couch, one command on a walk, one habit repeated until it sticks. That is what moves the needle with a dog, and it is what the best dog training apps are built to support. There is now peer-reviewed evidence behind…
Passengers travel through a railway station in Huai’an, East China’s Jiangsu Province, on October 3, 2026, during the National Day holidays. Photo: VCG China entered the third day of the National Day holidays on Saturday with travel demand remaining strong, as the country’s railways expected to handle 18.9 million passenger trips amid concentrated short-haul demand,…
A day after world No 1 Elena Rybakina was knocked out of the China Open, world No 2 Aryna Sabalenka followed suit in Beijing on Sunday. Czech 20-year-old Nikola Bartunkova defeated the four-time Grand Slam champion 6-4 6-3, leaving the tournament without its two top seeds in the opening week. Rybakina was knocked out on…
Israel’s Transportation Ministry has said it does not conduct background checks on pilots flying into the country and cannot guarantee that those flights are “100 percent” safe, amid growing questions over whether the Israeli government could have prevented the near-disaster aboard flydubai Flight 1073 earlier this week. Israeli passengers arrive at Ben Gurion Airport after…