Former EU watchdog slams ‘elitist’ Commission’s info hoarding
The ombudsman’s role within the EU is to uphold transparency norms at the EU institutions. But its judgments are non-binding and depend on those same…
US commentators Hasan Piker and Cenk Uygur denied UK entry
Uygur claimed on social media that he was “banned for criticizing Israel” — linking the decision to his suggestion that Israel “controls” the U.S. government.…
Hungary’s Magyar threatens to amend constitution to oust president
The prime minister had demanded the president’s resignation immediately after winning the national election in April. Sulyok, a little-known judge, was elevated to the presidency…
Colombia presidential runoff pits leftist senator against pro-Trump rival
Under President Petro's presidency, cocaine production hit a record high, membership of armed groups grew,…
‘I will sleep with fear’: Romanians shaken after block of flats hit by drone
The BBC visited a block of flats in Romania's eastern city of Galați, near the…
Japan defence minister denies militarism and criticises China’s ‘huge arsenal’
Japan has been steadily increasing its defence budget, setting spending records for 12 consecutive years.…
Israel seizes castle in Lebanon as it expands ground offensive
Lebanon was drawn into the war between the US and Israel on one side, and…
Cuba’s blackouts leave high-rise residents with constant uncertainty
As Cuba heads into another month of blackouts due to the near-total fuel blockade imposed…
Poland’s controversial ‘Highway to Hel’ 666 bus revived
Back in June 2023 a PKS Gdynia spokesperson had told media: "The management board buckled under the weight of letters and requests that were sent to us, maybe not in…
Colombia presidential runoff pits leftist senator against pro-Trump rival
Under President Petro's presidency, cocaine production hit a record high, membership of armed groups grew, and violence on the border surged to its worst level in years, displacing tens of…
‘I will sleep with fear’: Romanians shaken after block of flats hit by drone
The BBC visited a block of flats in Romania's eastern city of Galați, near the border with Ukraine, after it was hit by what the country described as a Russian…
Japan defence minister denies militarism and criticises China’s ‘huge arsenal’
Japan has been steadily increasing its defence budget, setting spending records for 12 consecutive years. Its latest budget, approved in December by its cabinet, is for more than 9 trillion…
ISA shake-up risks unwinding a decade of simplification, warns Charles Stanley
From April 2027, the annual cash ISA allowance will be cut from £20,000 to £12,000 for savers under the age of 65, while the overall ISA allowance stays put at…
How Accounting Software Helps with Inventory Management
If you run a business that deals with physical products, inventory management can quickly become stressful. You may struggle with stock shortages, excess inventory, delayed deliveries, or inaccurate records. Handling…
How Businesses Can Protect PDF Documents With Watermarking Tools
Business documents rarely stay inside the business for long. Verizon’s 2025 Data Breach Investigations Report found that third-party involvement in breaches doubled to 30%, underlining how much risk now sits…
Why the Most Productive Cities in the World Also Have the Highest Burnout Rates
There is a pattern hiding in plain sight across the world’s most dynamic economies. The cities that attract the most ambitious people, generate the highest GDP per capita, and set…
