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Greece introduces new cruise tax: How much will passengers have to pay?

Depending on the season and port, passengers will pay different disembarkation fees on Greek islands.

Published on: July 21, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

'Papa Jake' Larson, TikTok star and WWII vet, dies at 102

Jake Larson, known as 'Papa Jake,' has died. The WWII veteran shot to fame on TikTok as he shared world war stories to millions. He was 102 years old.

Published on: July 21, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Paris pays homage to entertainer and civil rights activist Josephine Baker with vibrant new mural

A striking new mural in northeast Paris celebrates Josephine Baker – American-born performer, French Resistance spy, and civil rights hero – bringing her spirit back to the streets of the city she once called home.

Published on: July 21, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

UNRWA: Blocking Aid to Gaza Is Driving a Man-Made Famine

UNRWA says the continued blockade of humanitarian aid to Gaza is a deliberate policy causing mass starvation, with 76 children already dead from hunger.

Published on: July 21, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

CNBC Daily Open: The silver lining of positive earnings could be too blinding

Investors so far seem mostly unbothered by the Aug. 1 deadline of Trump's upcoming tariffs. A solid start to earnings season is partly behind that.

Published on: July 21, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Brexit made businesses abandon the UK. Trump's hefty EU tariffs could bring them back

President Trump's threatened 30% tariffs on the EU might prompt some businesses to take another look at the U.K.

Published on: July 21, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Who’s fueling Pakistan’s Baloch militancy – and why?

In a geopolitical arena increasingly defined by shadows and silence, few conflicts exemplify the dynamics of proxy warfare better than the ongoing militancy in Pakistan’s Balochistan province. On July 15, geopolitical commentator Brian Berletic reignited this debate by alleging that Washington may be quietly enabling Baloch militants to accelerate militant activities, particularly against the Chinese […] The post Who’s...

Published on: July 21, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

Fact check: Which European country has the most public holidays?

A proposal by France's prime minister to get rid of two public holidays has prompted a discussion as to where in Europe workers get the most additional days off.

Published on: July 21, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

How are Australians adapting to climate change? Here are 729 ways

Find out what Australian governments, industries and local groups are doing to adapt to climate change in this new database. Or add your own entry.

Published on: July 21, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

UK fighter jet stuck in India for five weeks is finally ready to fly

The F-35B landed in Kerala on 14 June after running into bad weather, then reported a technical snag.

Published on: July 21, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

Revolut to create 400 new jobs as Paris HQ leads hopes towards French banking licence

Following the appointment of a Western Europe CEO, neobank Revolut has announced a recruitment drive as its new Paris HQ takes shape.

Published on: July 21, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Climate shelters: When the heat is on, where can you escape to?

Heatwaves have become more frequent and intense, causing a search for solutions to cool cities. With energy poverty leaving people more unprotected inside their homes, climate shelters can be an option to make cities resistant to extreme temperatures.

Published on: July 21, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Newspoll and Resolve give Labor big leads as parliament resumes after the election

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese goes into the 48th parliament with a strong polling performance - but not as good as this time in 2022.

Published on: July 21, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Singapore dollar exhibits safe-haven currency features. But it's no yen or Swiss franc β€” yet

Experts agreed that Singapore's currency holds potential to gradually acquire the status equivalent to that of the Swiss franc if not the yen or the greenback.

Published on: July 21, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Latest news bulletin | July 21st – Morning

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Published on: July 21, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Contrasting expectations ahead of Japan and China summits in focus This WEEK

This week is dominated by two EU summits in Japan and China on 23 and 24 July.

Published on: July 21, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

PRINCIPAL VOICE: Inviting families into our classrooms slashed absenteeism and raised reading levels

Two years ago, I bought each of the teachers at Hamilton Elementary in San Diego’s City Heights neighborhood a blue chair. I told them to put it in the back of their classrooms, and that if a parent or caregiver wanted to visit to see how their children are learning β€” no matter what the […] The post PRINCIPAL VOICE: Inviting families into our classrooms slashed absenteeism and raised reading levels appeared first on...

Published on: July 21, 2025 | Source: The Hechinger Report favicon The Hechinger Report

The Big Question: Do companies need to re-evaluate how they set climate goals?

β€œIf a product or an action damages the environment, it's not high quality,” Chris Hocknell told The Big Question.

Published on: July 21, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

What’s Holding Back ASEAN on Renewable Energy?

The region's leaders must demonstrate the political will necessary to align national interests with a collective, climate-resilient future.

Published on: July 21, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

At least 85 seeking aid killed in Gaza, officials say

Gaza’s population of more than 2 million Palestinians are in a catastrophic humanitarian crisis, now relying largely on the limited aid allowed into the territory. Many people have been displaced multiple times.

Published on: July 21, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

EU seeks to triple entry fee for short-termΒ visa-exempt visitors

The European Commission proposes a 20 fee for non-EU citizen arrivals to raise more 'own resources' for the EU budget.

Published on: July 21, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Travelers to the U.S. must pay a new $250 'visa integrity fee' β€” what to know

Travelers to the U.S. must pay a new "visa integrity fee" to visit, but questions remain as to how and when it will be implemented. Here's what we know so far.

Published on: July 21, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

China Issues Diplomatic Protest Over Philippines’ Engagement With Taiwan

Despite proclaiming a "one China" policy, Manila has been moving toward greater economic and security cooperation with Taipei.

Published on: July 21, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Decoding China’s silence on Trump’s financial pressure play

On July 5, 2025, President Donald Trump signed into law what he dubbed the β€œBig & Beautiful Bill,” a sweeping legislative package aimed at confronting what he called β€œChina’s financial warfare against America,” a signature political flourish attached to what may become a turning point in the US-China financial relations. While the bill does not […] The post Decoding China’s silence on Trump’s financial pressure...

Published on: July 21, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

In a world first, The Hague wants to arrest Taliban leaders over their treatment of women – what happens next?

The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants against Taliban leaders it holds criminally responsible for the persecution of Afghan women and girls.

Published on: July 21, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

US: Immigrants Abused in Florida Detention Sites

Click to expand Image 2025 John Holmes for Human Rights Watch Detainees in Florida immigration detention centers are being subjected to inhuman conditions, including denial of medical care, overcrowding, and degrading treatment. At least two recent deaths may have been linked to medical neglect.These are not isolated incidents, but rather the result of a fundamentally broken detention system that is rife with serious...

Published on: July 21, 2025 | Source: Human Rights Watch favicon Human Rights Watch

Traces of ARVs in drinking water β€˜harmless’ but can affect health over time

Pharmaceutical contaminants in water are a growing risk, warns the Water Research Commission

Published on: July 21, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Chinese companies are waging fierce price wars β€” but the consumer isn’t always the winner

Though consumers may be lured by ultra-cheap deals, the trade-offs for them are more complicated than they might seem.

Published on: July 21, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Japan's PM vows to stay on despite bruising election loss

The result could destabilise Japan's government at a pivotal moment in trade negotiations with the US.

Published on: July 21, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

Hundreds rescued from Indonesia passenger ferry blaze

Indonesian rescuers evacuated over 560 people from a burning ferry, with three confirmed dead. Survivors were pulled from the sea and nearby islands.

Published on: July 21, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Germany: Car crashes into trampoline, lodges in barn roof

Two people, including a child, were seriously injured on Saturday evening in a spectacular accident which saw a car leave the road, crash through a hedge and hit a trampoline before lodging itself in the roof of a barn.

Published on: July 21, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

China keeps benchmark lending rates steady as economic growth stays strong

The People's Bank of China held the 1-year loan prime rate at 3.0% and 5-year LPR at 3.5%.

Published on: July 21, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Powerful Ecuador drug lord 'Fito' extradited to US

Adolfo MacΓ­as Villamar, alias "Fito", was captured a month ago in what police described as an underground bunker.

Published on: July 21, 2025 | Source: BBC South America favicon BBC South America

Pakistan: Police arrest suspect in viral honor killing video

The viral video shows a Pakistani woman holding a copy of the Quran, somewhere in the Balochistan desert, before she was shot. She reportedly married against the wishes of her family.

Published on: July 21, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)