Malta signs International Code for Protection of Tourists

Malta has joined the International Code for the Protection of Tourists and hosted Europe’s first conference on tourism law, addressing sustainability, overtourism, short-term rentals, and consumer protection. MALTA – Malta has become the 29th...

Florian Thauvin Returns to French National Team After Long Absence

Clairefontaine, France – Florian Thauvin, the 2018 FIFA World Cup champion, has made a surprising return to the French national football team after a six-year absence. Thauvin, who played a key role in France’s victory in 2018, last represented...

Blockchain, 5G, and AI are shaping the future of aerospace careers, explains Alfredo Ibáñez, head of Innovation at Immfly

As the academic year begins, we are exploring today’s most in-demand careers to help students nearing the end of their studies make informed decisions about their future. We spoke with Alfredo Ibáñez, Head of Innovation at Immfly, a...

An inspiring and engaging ocean: stories of arts, culture and science

The Pacific Islands Ocean Conference panel “An engaging and inspiring ocean, the ocean in us” highlighted how the ocean is a source of inspiration, identity, and knowledge for Pacific peoples, shaping their art, culture, and science. Through...

Why Pro Gamers Are Moving to Tax Havens

This isn’t just about rich kids dodging taxes. Let’s kill that thought before it even spawns. What’s really happening is a calculated migration—top esports pros, streamers, and high-stakes bettors are swapping snowy rentals in Oslo or Melbourne...

Jack Miller shone on a day of stunning results for local riders at Phillip Island, while Ducati sunk to a five-year low without Marc Marquez.

If you don’t ask, you don’t get. So Jack Miller posed the question. Again and again. Every MotoGP qualifying, practice and race LIVE and ad-break free from lights out to the chequered flag. New to Kayo? Start Your Free Trial Today > On an...

Meliá Hotels International to Manage Leo Messi’s MiM Hotel Portfolio

Meliá Hotels International will take over management of the six MiM Hotels owned by footballer Leo Messi starting November 1, under an agreement that integrates the properties into the company’s luxury brand, The Meliá Collection. The deal,...

Storm Alice is coming: Spain’s first major autumn DANA to bring chaos

AEMET issues weather warning as Storm Alice approaches Spain. Credit : OFC Pictures, Shutterstock Spain is gearing up for its first major weather event of the autumn – and it already has a name. Storm Alice, officially declared by Spain’s State...

Harry Kane set to miss Wales friendly in fresh England injury blow

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

125 Years After Its Creation, The MICHELIN Guide Sets a New Global Standard for Hotel Excellence with the MICHELIN Key Distinction

The MICHELIN Guide is pleased to present its inaugural Global MICHELIN Keys Selection. Following the launch of MICHELIN Key distinctions in 15 top travel destinations1 last year, The MICHELIN Guide Inspectors have scoured the world and chosen...

SI diplomatic relations at 139

BY SAMIE WAIKORI The Solomon Islands continues to expand its diplomatic relations and currently has ties with a total of 139 countries. The recent inclusion to the list is North Macedonia and Andorra, where Solomon Islands has formally entered...

‘You’re destroying your countries’: Key moments from Trump’s UN speech

US President Donald Trump took the stage at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Tuesday, delivering a sweeping speech that touched on foreign policy, immigration, climate change and more. He attacked friends and rivals alike, while...

Why investors can no longer count on the 60/40 portfolio

For decades, the 60/40 portfolio – a mix of 60 per cent stocks and 40 per cent bonds – was the trusted blueprint for balanced investing. The strategy around it was simple and effective: if stocks dipped, bonds often rose, providing a handy safety...

Adam Wharton says missing out on England call up is ‘not the end of the world’

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

Reimagining Commercial Underwriting in the Age of AI

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‘El Matador’ Youssef Ezzejjari aims to take the bull by the horns and lift Tanjong Pagar United

SINGAPORE – The 2024-25 season was one to forget for Tanjong Pagar United, who found themselves rooted to the bottom of the Singapore Premier League table with just 35 goals scored – the lowest among the nine teams. Determined to fix their scoring...

Inside the charming city named 'Europe's highest capital' - with no trains or airports

Most of Europe's capital cities are full of tourists wanting to come and see the beautiful scenery and architecture. But only one can say it's the highest in the continent. High up in the Pyrenees mountains, 1,023m (3,356ft) above sea level, is...

England qualify for World Cup finals after fans taunt Thomas Tuchel

b' 'b' ' On the night England resoundingly qualified for the World Cup, becoming the first European nation to do so and with a perfect record of six wins from six matches without conceding a goal, the fans chanted Thomas Tuchel’s name....

Thomas Tuchel is walking a tightrope with England fans - like many of his predecessors - but here's why he might just be the exception, writes OLIVER HOLT

There was a moment at the Daugava Stadium on Tuesday night when Thomas Tuchel stood on the touchline and turned to the England fans who were chiding him in song about his criticism of their support during the win over Wales at Wembley last week....

Tuchel’s fluent England qualify for World Cup after easing past Latvia in Riga

Latvia 0-5 England by Layth Yousif at Daugava Stadium ON A COLD, wet and windy evening a few miles from the Baltic Sea, in a city with an evocative, cobblestone-lined old town, sprinkled with all manner of beguiling medieval buildings, onion-domed...