Modernising the EU’s rail ticketing regulation
Booking a rail ticket is a burdensome process The upcoming EU Single Ticketing package should mandate commercial negotiations between rail operators and booking platforms to ensure tickets are displayed and sold across platforms In this report we investigate the rail equivalent journeys to routes among the most heavily frequented by aviation in the EU. Our […]
The pope has shown the world how to stand up to Trump | Donald Trump
Sometimes, the “good guys” do wear white hats. Well, sort of. The “good guy” I am referring to is the American-born leader of the Catholic church, Pope Leo XIV, who shepherds a 1.4 billion-strong congregation. The “white hat” he dons is a skullcap called a “zucchetto” – which is meant to signify his authority and […]
Iran War: How to Reopen the Strait of Hormuz
With a tenuous two-week ceasefire in the war between the US and Iran, the Strait of Hormuz is the center of attention. The Iranians are threatening to turn it into a permanent tollbooth, although they have agreed to allow some seaborne traffic — in “coordination” with their armed forces — while hostilities are temporarily suspended. […]
How extensive is Russia’s military aid to Iran? | US-Israel war on Iran News
“A bit” is what United States President Donald Trump thinks about the scale of Russia’s military aid to Iran. Moscow “might be helping them a bit”, he told Fox News on March 13. A day later, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated laconically that Moscow’s military cooperation with Tehran was “good”. His words seemed to […]
How to spend one week navigating Portugal’s ultimate road trip this summer
Our GPS is having a meltdown. The disembodied voice – first authoritative, then confused, now desperate – is begging me and my Portuguese friend Diogo to take a different route, any route, that’s more direct, and simply can’t adapt to our circuitous journey. But a trip along Portugal’s N2 is the antithesis of a fast […]
How to Set Up a Regional Treasury Center (RTC)
Managing cash, liquidity and financial risk across different countries is complex for multinational companies. However, a growing number of Fortune 500 firms have established or are planning to establish regional treasury centers (RTCs) to help streamline treasury operations, boost working capital and strengthen financial control. RTCs also help companies make quicker decisions, meet regulatory requirements and manage […]
Europe ponders how to ready industry for war, without being at war
PARIS — It’s a head-scratcher for European governments: getting their defense industries ready to pump out hundreds of thousands of drones or other pieces of armament in case of possible war, without ending up with warehouses full of obsolete kit. Europe has yet to resolve the conundrum, said Francois Arbault, the European Commission’s director for […]
Makhachev vs Della Maddalena: UFC 322 fight card, start, odds, how to watch | Mixed Martial Arts News
Mixed martial arts (MMA) superstar Islam Makhachev will take a shot at winning his first title in the welterweight division when he takes on reigning champion Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 322. Makhachev’s last UFC fight was in January when he defeated Renato Moicano by submission to successfully defend his lightweight title belt, which he […]
Dutch privacy watchdog warns voters against asking AI how to vote | Technology News
Body finds that chatbots provide biased advice, including by leading voters to the hard-right Party for Freedom. Published On 21 Oct 202521 Oct 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share The Netherlands’s data protection watchdog has cautioned citizens against consulting with artificial intelligence on how to vote, warning that popular chatbots provide […]
How to fix France’s deepening political crisis? | Politics News
President Macron under pressure as parliamentary paralysis persists. France is facing political turmoil after President Emmanuel Macron’s fifth prime minister in less than two years quit after just 27 days. There are growing calls for new elections and Macron is facing increasing pressure to resign. So, what’s next for France? Presenter: Nick Clark Guests: Thierry […]