David McWilliams: Look out Ireland, our economy could go the way of Argentina

Economies are on my mind: Australia, where I’m on a book tour; Argentina, which just voted again for Javier Milei’s party; and Ireland where we elected a president who could be described as hard-left. Australia is the country that Argentina should...

Regrets and reconciliation: Spain's emeritus King Juan Carlos shares respect for Franco in memoir

Published on 30/10/2025 - 17:50 GMT+1 The emeritus king Juan Carlos I has defended his role in the return of democracy to Spain andin the "transition", while expressing his respect for the dictator Francisco Franco. He also regretted the...

'Italy is inching closer to recognition of state of Palestine'

Italy may be moving closer to recognition of Palestinian statehood, as its conditions appear close to being fulfilled, Palestine's de facto ambassador to Italy, Mona Abuamara, has told The National. Speaking ahead of a visit by the Palestinian...

Airbus Ramps Up A320 Production With 75 Aircraft Per Month Target

European aircraft manufacturer Airbus is responding to increased demand from its airline and lessor customers, with it increasing productivity across its commercial aircraft programmes. This includes two new assembly lines in the United States and...

King Juan of Spain on Princess Diana Affair Rumors

In his upcoming memoir, former King of Spain, Juan Carlos, addresses the rumors that he had an affair with Princess Diana in the 80s. His book, titled Reconciliation, describes King Juan’s visit with Diana, King Charles III, Prince William and...

Germany Is Sabotaging Its Relations With China

Above photo: Donald Trump with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, at the White House. The decision by German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul to cancel his trip to China shows how Europe is following colonial US foreign policy, and hurting itself,...

5 Most Comfortable Transatlantic Economy Seats You Can Book Today

Flying across the Atlantic in economy no longer means sacrificing comfort. Many major airlines have made significant investments in seat design, inflight amenities, and overall service quality. Travelers can now enjoy value without compromising...

Jetten turns the page on Wilders, but can’t close the book

Within minutes of Wednesday night’s exit poll D66 leader Rob Jetten stepped up on stage in Leiden, pumped full of confidence, and declared it was time to “turn the page on Wilders and work towards a great future for the Netherlands”. In his...

Italy has become a target of Russia’s hybrid warfare

Italy has become one of the main targets of Russia’s hybrid warfare, according to the country’s Defense Minister, Guido Crosetto, as reported by ilsole24ore. He stated that Russia is conducting a large-scale cognitive and informational attack on...

Book | Asterix Vol. 41: Asterix in Lusitania | By Rene Goscinny et al – Editor’s Note

Posted on 28 October 2025. Asterix in Lusitania, the newly announced volume of the legendary French-Belgian comic series, has been hailed as a heartfelt tribute to Portugal’s rich history, culture, and national identity. The book marks the first...

New Book by the Late Keith McClellan and Journalist Jack Lessenberry Chronicles the Rich, Complex Story of Oak Park

The city of Oak Park was known in the 1960s as Detroit’s “Jewish suburb,” and indeed is still home (as of a 2023 report) to as many as 12,000 Jewish residents. They live in a city of 30,000 that demographics show as being 53.35% Black, according...

Spain's former king says Princess Diana was 'cold, distant, except in the presence of paparazzi' and denies having an affair with her in new memoir

By PERKIN AMALARAJ, FOREIGN NEWS REPORTER Published: 14:33 EDT, 29 October 2025 | Updated: 16:09 EDT, 29 October 2025 Spain's former king has claimed that Princess Diana was 'cold' and 'distant, except in the presence of paparazzi' in a shocking...

Aura Aero opens Florida factory for hybrid-electric aircraft

France-based aircraft manufacturer Aura Aero has opened an 11,000 sq ft facility at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Research Park in Daytona Beach, Florida, that will serve as its United States headquarters and first production site. The...

Europe’s Top Fighter Jet: Eurofighter Surpasses 600 Typhoon Deliveries

The Eurofighter consortium has reached a new milestone, delivering over 600 Typhoon fighter jets to customers out of roughly 800 ordered. This was reported in an official Airbus document. According to the report, 613 Typhoons had been delivered as...

Verdi opera livestream in Kyiv and Kharkiv, symbolizing Ukraine–Lithuania–Europe unity

Photo: Ministry of Culture and Strategic Communications The Ukrainian House in Kyiv hosted a live broadcast of Giuseppe Verdi's opera "Macbeth" staged by the Vilnius City Opera and the Lithuanian State Symphony Orchestra. A parallel screening was...

Get More Out of Your Raspberry Pi With This $18 Humble Bundle Book Pack

A collection of 16 books centered around Raspberry Pi projects is available for only $18 dollars on Humble Bundle. The normal price for all 16 books would be $357. If you're looking to learn the ins and outs of developing a Raspberry Pi, this is a...

This Is the Greatest Avengers Story Ever (and It’s Not in Print Anymore)

The Avengers have a great reputation in pop culture, both in comics and in films. Earth’s Mightiest Heroes have starred in some great stories across numerous types of media, but for this fan, the best of these tales come from the comics. They were...

Spain’s emeritus king on his undeclared fortune: ‘It was a gift I did not know how to refuse. A grave mistake’

Juan Carlos de Borbón, who reigned as King of Spain for nearly 39 years, is back in the public eye just weeks before the 50th anniversary of the Spanish monarchy. It may seem unusual, but the former monarch has decided to give a few interviews to...

Photographer's book on Shane MacGowan raises €23,800 for UNICEF’s Gaza Appeal

UNICEF Ireland Executive Director Peter Power was the guest speaker at a special event in Nenagh celebrating the success of Song Smith, a book by acclaimed local photographer Pádraig O’Flannabhra. The book — a stunning photographic tribute to...

Investigation: Russia recruits mercenaries in the Balkans for war against Ukraine

In the Balkan Peninsula, the Russian Federation is recruiting people to fight in the war against Ukraine, promising payments, Russian citizenship, and benefits. This is stated in an investigation by the Balkan Investigative Reporting Network BIRN....