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Tourism Association welcomes government’s ambitious tourism agenda
The Tourism and Hospitality Association of Guyana (THAG) said on Wednesday it was looking forward to the government’s ambitious plans to further boost the sector during President Irfaan Ali’s second term. Ali, who secured re-election in the Sept....

St. Paul’s most famous patisserie will make a holiday appearance in Minneapolis
Located in the former Cafe Ceres, at 3509 W. 44th St., the pop-up will be open from Oct. 15 through Dec. 31 with an exclusive menu. Expect to find rich French sipping chocolate, artisanal holiday desserts, aromas and flavors filled with the...

The forest that connects 8 countries and houses billions of species
Forests are mostly large, natural ecosystems that are naturally dominated by trees. Much of the land area is covered with a variety of plant and animal species, which are essential for the planet’s health. Now, imagine a forest so vast that it...

Rainwater reveals the hidden life of rainforest canopies, study shows
Researchers developed a cost-effective way to collect DNA from species high in the rainforest canopy: they hung umbrellas to collect rainwater that washed through the trees. The method revealed 562 species across French Guiana’s Amazonian forests,...

Brazilian Navy officially purchases Albion-class amphibious assault ship HMS Bulwark from United Kingdom
On September 10, 2025, the Brazilian Navy signed the contract to acquire the HMS Bulwark, an Albion-class landing platform dock from the British Royal Navy, during the Defence & Security Equipment International (DSEI) exhibition in London. The...

Napoleon’s turncoats: The generals who turned traitor to revolutionary France
The revolutionary struggles that convulsed France from 1789 broke the fossilised class system that denied advancement to soldiers not born into the aristocracy. For the first time, the sons of humble innkeepers, ostlers, and coopers could become...

Flying Blue Continues Its 20th Anniversary Celebration With Another Huge Miles Giveaway
Back in June, John covered the launch of Flying Blue‘s 20th-anniversary celebration, which kicked off with a massive giveaway of 500,000 Flying Blue Miles and 500,000 Accor ALL points. Now, the party continues with the “Miles of Memories”...
SEPTEMBER 2025 NEWS IN BRIEF
| BORDER MANAGEMENT: EU COUNCIL GIVES GREEN LIGHT TO PROGRESSIVE START OF ENTRY/EXIT SYSTEM Kaare Dybvad Bek, Minister for Immigration and Integration © Wikicommons The Council has adopted an EU law that will make it possible to start the new...
U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, July 2025
Explanatory Notes Goods (Census basis) Data for goods on a Census basis are compiled from the documents collected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and reflect the movement of goods between foreign countries and the 50 states, the...

Uruguay vs Peru live stream: how to watch FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier online from anywhere
Having won just two of their 16 Conmebol qualifiers so far, Peru are on the brink of missing out on yet another World Cup. They did, however, beat Uruguay, whose form over the past 12 months has been utterly horrendous. Marcelo Bielsa's men have...

Friday Sermon – Jalsa Salana UK 2025: Highlights, insights and reflections (1 August 2025)
Friday Sermon 1 August 2025 Jalsa Salana UK 2025: Highlights, insights and reflections After reciting the tashahhud, ta‘awwuz and Surah al-Fatihah, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih Vaa said: Last Sunday, by the grace of Allah the Almighty, Jalsa Salana UK...

Get planning! Here’s where to go for a sunny break this October
It usually doesn’t take until the last day of the month for October to unleash its horrors on us Brits. Shortening days; plummeting temperatures; increasing rain; and months more to come. But if you feel unable to sign off on summer quite yet,...

CDC Raises Polio Alert To Level 2 For Dozens Of Countries
In early August, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its polio warning to an increased level that travelers should be mindful of. The CDC changed its polio warning to “Level 2,” which urges travelers to “practice enhanced...

Warning as deadly ‘suitcase viruses’ that destroy organs and trigger brain swelling spread across the UK and Europe
DEADLY viruses could be making their way to the UK on planes and in holidaymakers' suitcases, experts warn. They say international travel is fuelling a "concerning" rise in both chikungunya and oropouche, and the worst could be yet to come. 18...
What to stream this week: Ludicrous Netflix thriller Hostage, plus five more picks
Save Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Got it Normal text sizeLarger text sizeVery large text size This week’s picks include a ludicrous thriller starring Suranne Jones, aDon’t miss Suranne...

Climate change: Brazil and France researchers gather in Amazon
The global challenge of tackling climate change has strengthened ties between Brazil and France in scientific efforts focused on the Amazon. Researchers from both countries are meeting in Belém, Pará state, to launch a new season of projects...

Mobster memorabilia: Items from notorious criminals go up for auction
DAVENPORT, Wash. — Items from some of history’s most notorious criminals and crimes are going up for auction in Washington. On September 10, starting at 9 a.m., Grant Zahajko Auctions will hold a Mob, Gangster, True Crime & Criminal Memorabilia...

TV review: Parenthood and Hostage
PARENTHOOD (BBC 1, Sundays, all episodes available on iPlayer) is Sir David Attenborough’s latest documentary, charting a “journey like no other”. It opened with the adorable sight of a newborn gorilla, just moments old, snuggling with his mother....

American organisations hit by USAID cuts struggle to operate
Uncertainty still grips organisations that had relied on funding from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), months after President Donald Trump's administration began dismantling it. “We went into what we call...

Netflix thriller that soared to number 1 reveals ‘exciting’ season 2 update
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Suranne Jones has stepped into Keir Starmer’s shoes as the British Prime Minister in Netflix’s new thriller Hostage and the show has...