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Ryanair chief predicts European air fares may jump by up to 20% in 2027
Ryanair chief executive Michael O’Leary predicts European air fares could rise by 10% to 20% in 2027 as conflict in the Middle East drives up jet fuel costs. He said many airlines lack protection against further price rises, increasing the risk of bankruptcies and takeovers. IATA estimated jet fuel would average $152 a barrel in…
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Midwest student filmed screaming ‘Go back to your own country’ was hurling insult at white man from Russia who’s notorious for hurling sexist insults
A University of Saint Thomas nursing student was criticised after a video showed her telling a protester to “go back to your own country” outside a Turning Point USA event at the University of Minnesota. Other footage later showed the protester, Derek Torstenson, using vulgar insults and displaying an obscene sign before her remark, adding…
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Spotify Inks Licensing Deal With Believe Music for AI Remixing Tool
Spotify has agreed a licensing deal with Believe, including its TuneCore distribution division, for a planned AI remixing tool. The agreement adds to Spotify’s partnerships with Universal Music Group, Merlin and Kobalt, and supports its effort to offer fans licensed remixes while creating revenue for artists and rights holders. The tool has no name or…
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Far-left activist known to police is arrested over arson attack that destroyed historic town hall during French riots
A 34-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the fire that destroyed much of Limoges’s historic town hall during protests in France. Anti-terrorism police are investigating whether the suspected arson was organised by ultra-left activists, while the arrest raises questions about security and the future of the listed building. The town hall dates from…
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Rubio says Trump rejects claims of deliberately harming Ukraine or ending intelligence sharing
Marco Rubio said Donald Trump was frustrated by claims that he had deliberately harmed Ukraine or ordered intelligence sharing with Kyiv to stop. The comments came as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met US envoys in Oslo, seeking to improve strained relations and put diplomatic efforts towards peace on a more constructive path. Zelensky has said…
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Marseille prepares for possible unrest after widespread looting and damage
Marseille is preparing for possible renewed unrest after protests on Saturday escalated into widespread looting and damage. The disorder was among the most serious in France, putting pressure on authorities to restore order while addressing the grievances that brought demonstrators onto the streets. Business leaders say more than 500 premises were damaged, most of them…
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EU chief warns UK must pay to ‘reduce economic disparities’ between member states – amid fears Burnham will make concessions at summit next month
EU trade commissioner Maroš Šefčovič has said the UK may need to make a financial contribution towards reducing economic and social disparities between regions in the EU. The proposal is part of talks on closer UK-EU ties ahead of a summit with Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and could become a politically contentious condition…
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Britain could see France-style civil unrest if Labour ‘gives in’ to party rebels and waters down immigration reform, claims Badenoch
Kemi Badenoch warned that Britain could face civil unrest similar to France’s if Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood weakens proposed immigration reforms in response to Labour critics. She urged Mahmood to hold firm, saying the Government should take responsibility for addressing public concerns. The proposals could extend the five-year wait for permanent residency by up to…
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Female British tourist’s calf is torn off by projectile after being caught up in French riots
A British tourist was seriously injured when a projectile struck her during clashes between demonstrators and police in Toulouse on 17 October. The incident happened amid widespread unrest over living costs, fuel prices and education funding, as the French government faces criticism over its handling of the protests. The woman’s identity has not been released.…
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Russia expands surveillance reach with Kaliningrad radar installation
Russia has built a large radar installation in Kaliningrad, its militarised Baltic enclave between Poland and Lithuania, extending its ability to monitor activity across Europe. If its reported capabilities are accurate, the system could detect aircraft, missiles and ships at long range, including targets in the UK, making the enclave an important surveillance site on…