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WATCH: Siblings win Stand Up Paddle longboarding surfing World Championships

It’s a family affair for Japan's Taka Inoue and his sister Kaede.

Business

Rabobank gets whopping fine for cartel participation

The European Commission has slapped the Netherlands' Rabobank with a fine worth tens of millions of euros for its decade-long involvement in a cartel with Deutsche Bank concerning the trading of certain euro-denominated bonds.

Economy

UK minimum wage set to increase to £11.44 per hour

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced that the UK's hourly minimum wage is set to increase to £11.44 per hour, jumping almost 10% from April, marking a significant increase.

Business

Financial crime and Russian oligarchs: How Cyprus vows to crackdown

The Cypriot president has reached out to an unnamed 'third country' to help with investigations into alleged evasions of sanctions against Russia by oligarchs.

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Business

Google CEO returns to court to defend technology company

Google CEO, Sundar Pichai, returns to court to defend internet company for second time in two weeks.

Destinations

Will Saudi Arabia be the world’s best scuba diving destination?

Saudi Arabia’s 28,000 square kilometre development on the Red Sea coast is focused on two destinations: Red Sea Global and Amaala. The project will bring a plethora of luxury hotels, dining and outdoor experiences to visitors - all with a sustainable attitude.

Destinations

Will Alula be the new arts centre of the Middle East?

With airport expansion plans and new attractions, the ancient city of AlUla could soon be the arts and culture hub of Saudi Arabia.

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WATCH: Cambodian artist recycles materials to create art work

On the outskirts of Phnom Penh, a Cambodian artist recycles materials to create art work, hoping to encourage others to follow his lead.

Ukraine

Ukraine War: Russian sources claim Ukrainian forces continue larger-than-usual ground operations

The ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia continues to be a source of global concern, with recent events indicating shifts in the dynamics on both sides.

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Palestinians search for survivors and bodies after Israeli bombardment

Residents search for survivors and the bodies of victims in the rubble of a building that was hit by an Israeli strike in the Al Zana neighbourhood in Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip.

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Watch: Palestinians flee Gaza City towards the southern part of the Strip

Palestinians flee Gaza City towards the southern part of the Strip, amid the ongoing battles between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas.

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Vigils in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv to mark one month since Hamas attack

The people of Jerusalem and Tel Aviv held vigils to remember the victims of the 7 October Hamas attack and mark one month since the war began.

Spain

Wildfire In Valencia forces hundreds from their homes

Firefighters in Valencia battled a wildfire overnight. Hundreds of people were evacuated and some 1,400 hectares of land were destroyed by the raging flames.

Ukraine

Intense Russian shelling in Eastern Ukraine

Intense Russian shelling carried out through the night accross Eastern and Southern Ukraine, as the town of Izioum near the frontline prepares for the winter.

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Hollywood actors on strike dress up for Halloween

Hollywood actors on strike dress up for Halloween as they picket line in front of the studios.

Italy

Severe rainstorms flood the streets of Milan

The Italian city of Milan woke up this Tuesday with water up to its neck.

Green News

Greenpeace calls on Greece to end gas exploration

Greece's exploration for natural gas in the Aegean has led to concerns from Greenpeace that marine wildlife, such as dolphins and whales, will be under threat.

United Kingdom

UK threatens to revoke visas of foreign nationals as hate crimes rise

After a rise in anti-Semitic hate incidents in the UK, the government is proposing to deport UK visa holders who act in spreading anti-Semitic rhetoric.

Germany

New German legislation aims to make it easier to deport asylum seekers

The German Cabinet approved legislation on Wednesday that is intended to ease deportations of unsuccessful asylum-seekers.

Spain

Spanish police seize illegally exported Ukrainian jewellery

In a police statement on Monday, Spanish authorities released a statement announcing the recovery of 11 pieces of jewelry that had been smuggled from Ukraine, some dating back to the 8th century BC

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