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ISIS attacks in Syria are surging following the withdrawal of American forces from the war-torn country. The nation is still picking itself off the ground following the fall of the Assad regime last year, leaving it in a position to be…

By SARA LAWRENCE Published: 05:00 EDT, 24 October 2025 | Updated: 05:00 EDT, 24 October 2025 <!-- --> <!-- --> <!-- --> <!-- Flat Earth by…

Nick Mackenzie says hospitality firms must be given 'breathing space' By MIKE SHEEN, BUSINESS EDITOR Updated: 04:09 EDT, 17 October 2025 <!-- --> <!-- --> <!--…

Patients treated at hospitals owned by investment companies are more likely to die than at other healthcare institutions, a new study suggests.About one in 12 hospitals in the US, approximately 488, are owned by private equity firms, a…

By ALESIA FIDDLER, TRAINEE REPORTER Published: 05:47 EDT, 23 September 2025 | Updated: 06:55 EDT, 23 September 2025 <!-- --> <!-- --> <!-- -->…

Poland's prime minister says his nation will not hesitate to shoot down objects that violate its airspace and pose a threat. Estonia said three Russian fighter jets violated its airspace on Friday, adding to a sense among NATO leaders…

When you think of Sri Lanka, you think of beautiful beaches, with crystal-clear waters and stunning monuments.But there are now plans to turn it into the Las Vegas of south Asia.Last month, president Anura Kumara Dissanayake said the…

If you're craving sun, sea, sights and a slower pace of life this autumn - a southern Italian gem, with 20C weather throughout September, might be just for you.Puglia, located in the heel of Italy's boot, is where whitewashed villages…

By ALESIA FIDDLER, TRAINEE REPORTER Published: 06:47 EDT, 12 September 2025 | Updated: 06:49 EDT, 12 September 2025 <!-- --> <!-- --> <!-- -->…

A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan on Tuesday near the epicentre of a powerful quake at the weekend that killed more than 1,400 people, according to the US Geological Survey.The epicentre of the quake was 21 miles…