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Why Africa may hold the keys to 21st-century economy

Once viewed through the lens of aid, Africa is now seen as a partner in growth

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Africa is a continent rich in minerals powering the green economy, alive with the energy of the world’s youngest population, and open to trade routes and partnerships that serve mutual futures.

No respite at European airports as EES chaos continues

New biometric border checks continue causing delays and missed connections across Europe

Passengers queue at immigration counters at Warsaw International Airport amid ongoing disruption linked to the EU’s new Entry/Exit System (EES), which has triggered long delays at several European airports.

Rare total solar eclipse to cross Europe and Atlantic

Millions expected to witness first widely visible total eclipse in Europe since 1999

Millions of people across Europe, the North Atlantic and parts of the Arctic are expected to witness a rare total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026, in one of the most significant astronomical events of the decade.

Flights halted at Munich Airport over drone sighting

Runways closed for an hour as police probe suspected drone near Munich Airport

Munich Airport closed twice within 24 hours in October following suspected drone sightings

Real reason Schengen visa slots in UAE disappear fast

Europe travel demand from UAE remains strong despite visa delays and summer rush

Schengen visa applications require applicants to submit complete documentation, proof of funds, travel insurance and a clear itinerary, with refusals issued under EU Visa Code rules if requirements are not met.

Iran threatens internet cables beneath Hormuz

Tehran signals it could target subsea data routes linking Europe, Asia and the Gulf

Tehran's threats themselves highlight Iran’s growing willingness to weaponise every layer of the Strait of Hormuz — not just oil shipping routes but also the hidden digital infrastructure beneath them.

David Beckham hits billionaire status in UK Rich List

From pitch icon to business mogul, Beckham leads Britain’s sporting fortunes

Beckham tops UK sports rich list as fortune with Victoria passes £1.18bn

Plane with hantavirus evacuees lands in Netherlands

Evacuees from hantavirus-hit cruise ship arrive safely in the Netherlands

Turkish passengers from the Dutch flagged hantavirus-stricken cruise ship MV Hondius talk to personnel in hazmat suit while disembarking at the industrial port of Granadilla de Abona on the island of Tenerife in Spain's Canary Islands on May 10, 2026.

KLM flight attendant tested for hantavirus

Attendant had come into contact with a woman who was taken off a KLM plane

This photograph shows airplanes of Dutch airline KLM on the tarmac at Amsterdam Schiphol airport on January 7, 2026.

Axes, Nazi slogans in plot to kill Dutch princesses

Heir Amalia and sister Alexia among targets; suspect held with engraved weapons

The two princesses have a younger sister, Princess Ariane (centre).

ICC schedules first status conference for Duterte case

Court orders detailed trial planning; detention review, appeal request also underway

Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte

UK pours £25m into Jewish security after London attacks

Government moves to protect synagogues, schools and community centres

Protesters hold posters near the scene where two people were stabbed yesterday in the Golders Green neighbourhood, that has a large Jewish community, in London, Thursday, April 30, 2026.(AP Photo/Alastair Grant) (Photo: AP)

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