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New UK passport rules come into force this weekend for holidays in Europe
Make sure your passport has the correct expiry date(Image: GETTY) This weekend sees the start of the European Union's new entry and exit system (EES) which will mean changes for British travellers. On Sunday, October 12, the new digital border...

Tuchel provides 'painful' injury update on Premier League star ahead of World Cup qualifier
England bagged a stellar 3-0 win against Wales in a friendly match on October 9 at Wembley Stadium. Morgan Rogers opened the scoring for England just three minutes into the match after being set up by Marc Guehi, who also provided the assist for...

Spain’s trade body: Sector excluded from gambling reform plans, but market safe from tax rise
JDigital director Jorge Hinojosa says Spain's sector is safe from any gambling tax rise in the short to medium-term. The sector is not being consulted on policy changes being enforced in Spain, general director for industry trade body JDigital...

Tuchel slams 'silent' England fans as Austria scores 10 against San Marino
Thomas Tuchel accused England’s supporters of failing to match their team’s stylish display after a 3-0 victory over Wales on a night of contrasting atmospheres and one-sided scorelines in European football. At Wembley, England looked irresistible...

Motion sickness
Welcome to Rapporteur. This is Nicoletta Ionta, with Eddy Wax in Strasbourg. We love hearing from our readers – send us your feedback and news tips. Need-to-knows: Parliament: Ursula von der Leyen survives censure motions, but tensions simmer...

Thomas Tuchel: injured Harry Kane out of Wales game, England World Cup 'underdogs'
Michael Regan/Getty Images Harry Kane will miss England’s game against Wales on Thursday but Thomas Tuchel is “convinced” that he will be able to face Latvia on Tuesday. The England captain has not been able to train this week after arriving with...
Society suffers because of 'political theatre' over Istanbul Convention - PM Silina
RIGA - It is society and the people that have been exposed to domestic violence, and not politicians or the government coalition who suffer because of the political theater over the Istanbul Convention, Prime Minister Evika Silina (New Unity)...

The John Stones moment that highlights Man City contract dilemma
John Stones produced a typically classy performance for England against Wales, but it did include one scare There weren't many nervous moments for England as they strolled to a 3-0 win against Wales at Wembley on Thursday, but one emerged early in...


Inside the Wild World of Competitive Excel Where Office Pros Become Esports Stars
Mr. Jarman holding the championship belt. Credit: New York Times. At first, it sounds like satire. Twelve contestants jog through a glowing “hype tunnel” in Las Vegas, cheered on by fans and cameras, as if entering an Olympic arena. They take...

New UAE Central Bank law boosts financial stability and customer protection
President Sheikh Mohamed has issued a new law that further enhances the role of the UAE Central Bank to boost financial stability and protect its constituents. The legislation, Federal Decree Law No (6) of 2025, is set to strengthen the central...

NHL breakout tiers: From Nazar to Snuggerud to Peterka, players set to level up
Can a superstar still be a breakout player? All of ESPN. All in one place. Watch your favorite events in the newly enhanced ESPN App. Learn more about what plan is right for you. Sign Up Now We ask because Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel...

Combining Upper-Lower GI Screening Feasible, Effective
BERLIN — Pairing a screening or surveillance colonoscopy with a same-day esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) proved feasible and yielded clinically relevant upper gastrointestinal (GI) findings, including malignancies and lesions requiring ongoing...

Television and radio – October 10, 2025
On the air Listings are for Spectrum and Hawaiian Telcom analog/digital. *—premium station. **—retelecast. ***—delayed. Check your TV guide for latest updates. TODAY TIME TV CH HT BASEBALL: MLB PLAYOFFS, AL DIVISION SERIES Game 5: Tigers at...

News diary 13-19 October: Israeli hostages due to be released, ‘no kings’ Trump protests, Reach Q3 results
The week begins with news that has been welcomed around the world, as Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a ceasefire and hostage release deal. It paves the way for a possible end to conflict in Gaza. However, details remain limited...

NHL breakout tiers: 30 players ready to level up in 2025-26
Can a superstar still be a breakout player? We ask because Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel looks like he'll obliterate his career high in goals (36) while skating with Ivan Barbashev and the newly acquired Mitch Marner this season -- a...
With barberries and wild strawberries – Food Union invests €25,000 in two new Lakto products
Latvia’s leading dairy producer, Food Union, is continuing to develop one of its most loved functional yogurt brands - Lakto. Just in time for the autumn season and the return to healthy eating routines, the company has invested €25,000 in...

Minister: US Senate passing BSI shows Washington understands Estonia's security
Thursday's United States Senate decision to support continued security aid to Estonia shows Washington fully understands the security challenges facing the region, Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna (Eesti 200) said. The Senate on Thursday voted for...

"I suffered a heatstroke"- Jelena Ostapenko issues emotional apology after joining Emma Raducanu in retiring mid-match amid brutal Wuhan conditions
Jelena Ostapenko has issued an apology to her fans after withdrawing from the Wuhan Open. The Latvian threw in the towel against Sorana Cirstea in the first round and was eliminated 6-0, 2-1 (RET). Ostapenko has been out of form in the last few...

Jordan Pickford creates England history as he achieves feat no player has ever managed
Jordan Pickford made England history on Thursday night as he kept yet another clean sheet between the sticks. The Three Lions dismantled neighbours Wales at Wembley Stadium, with three first-half goals securing a 3-0 win. 'It's a bit sad' - Thomas...