Aviation screening officers at Perth Airport are set to initiate industrial action, with plans to power down security screening machines for one hour. According to the United Workers Union (UWU), the walkout targets all four terminals, citing significant wage disparities and unsustainable rostering practices as the primary drivers of the dispute with contractor ISS. Industrial … Read more
Police have arrested a 28-year-old man on suspicion of murder following the death of former Conservative MP Ann Widdecombe, 78, at her home in Haytor. Devon and Cornwall police confirmed the arrest occurred in South Yorkshire. Authorities state there is currently no evidence the incident was politically motivated or related to terrorism. The Investigation into … Read more
Alberta, Ottawa, and five major oil sands producers have formalized a tripartite agreement to advance the Pathways carbon capture project while facilitating expanded crude production. Signed July 2 and made public Monday, the deal establishes a framework for regulatory and financial support intended to reach 10 megatons of emissions reductions by 2045 while filling expanded … Read more
The Innu First Nation of Pessamit has voted to reject a $1.3-billion land-use and reconciliation agreement with the Quebec government and Hydro-Québec. According to referendum results overseen by lawyer Alexis Wawanoloath, 63 per cent of the community voted against the pact, which aimed to settle long-standing disputes over hydroelectric infrastructure on ancestral lands while securing … Read more
AnduraX, an Indian space startup co-founded by Sree Supranayi, is developing a reusable spaceplane to enable orbital manufacturing and cargo logistics. The company aims to support the Bharatiya Antariksh Station by 2030, providing a vehicle capable of delivering modules and returning manufactured products to Earth via runway landings. AnduraX ARES: Solving the Re-entry Shock Problem … Read more
Two men were killed and four others injured during an exchange of gunfire at the Salsa on St. Clair festival in midtown Toronto on Saturday, July 12, 2026. Toronto Police Service (TPS) recovered two firearms from the scene and are currently seeking several suspects, according to Deputy Chief Frank Barredo. Details of the Salsa on … Read more
Travelers relying on artificial intelligence to plan trips risk falling for “tourist traps” because AI lacks genuine, lived experience, according to Travel Agents Association of New Zealand (TAANZ) representatives. While AI may streamline back-office finance tasks, industry experts emphasize that professional travel agents provide essential institutional knowledge and financial protection that digital search portals currently … Read more
Travelers are increasingly prioritizing relaxation and solitude, driving a significant surge in demand for quieter Himalayan destinations. According to data released by Agoda on July 9, 2026, mountain towns such as Dharamshala, Rishikesh, and Uttarkashi have seen double-digit growth in accommodation searches, signaling a shift toward what industry observers call “hushpitality”—a preference for slower, low-noise … Read more
Medellin, Colombia, ranks as one of the world’s 10 most beautiful cities for 2026 according to Time Out. The ranking, based on a “beauty index” derived from surveys of 24,000 global residents and expert analysis of urban planning and nature, places Medellin at ninth with a 66% beauty rating. How did Medellin make the world’s … Read more
Albania, Saudi Arabia, Azerbaijan, and South Korea are emerging as the world’s fastest-growing luxury travel destinations in 2026, according to recent industry data. This shift is fueled by a strategic alignment of new airport infrastructure, expanded flight connectivity from carriers like Etihad Airways and Air Serbia, and significant investment in high-end resort developments. Travelers are … Read more