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World's Longest Underwater Tunnel Approved in China

China greenlights the world's longest underwater tunnel, a 76-mile high-speed rail link that will cut travel between Dalian and Yantai from 6 hours to 40 minutes. Discover the engineering marvel's impact.

27-Year Global Walker Names Two Scariest Places

After 27 years walking the globe, ex-paratrooper Karl Bushby reveals the two most terrifying locations he encountered. Discover the dangers of the Darién Gap and the Bering Strait.

Dover EU border checks delayed until 2026

New EU Entry/Exit System postponed at Port of Dover until early 2026 to prevent Christmas travel disruption. Learn how this affects UK travellers to Europe.

Iran seizes tanker in Strait of Hormuz

Iran's Revolutionary Guard confirms seizure of a Marshall Islands-flagged tanker carrying unauthorised cargo. The incident escalates tensions in a vital global oil shipping route. Read the full report.

EU's New Border System Threatens Travel Chaos

Major travel disruption looms as EU's biometric border system launches in October. Dover and Eurotunnel face potential 14-hour queues while airports brace for passenger delays.

EU digital border checks paused at Dover amid delay fears

French border officials have suspended the controversial new EU digital border checks at Dover, preventing what experts warned could become four-hour queues for British travellers. The last-minute pause comes as relief for summer holidaymakers facing pote

EU Border System Delays Threaten UK Travel Chaos

Critical delays to the EU's new border control system threaten massive disruptions at Dover and Eurotunnel, with potential 14-hour queues and £3 billion economic impact looming.

Taiwan's 'Kamikaze' Drones Reshape China Defence Strategy

Exclusive analysis reveals how Taiwan's asymmetric warfare strategy using advanced drone technology is creating a formidable deterrent against potential Chinese invasion, changing the military balance in the Asia-Pacific.

China warns US over Taiwan arms sales

China's Ministry of State Security accuses US of 'playing with fire' through latest military support for Taiwan, escalating tensions in strategic strait.

Taiwan bans officials from Chinese 'retrocession' events

Taiwan's government has prohibited all officials from participating in events marking the 'retrocession' of Taiwan to China, escalating tensions in cross-strait relations and reinforcing Taiwan's separate governance stance.

Taiwan bans all official contact with China

Taiwan implements sweeping ban on officials engaging with Chinese counterparts, marking significant deterioration in cross-strait relations and challenging Beijing's sovereignty claims.

Bad Bunny & George Strait Set for NFL Music Events

Global music sensation Bad Bunny is reportedly confirmed for the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show, while country music icon George Strait will perform at the NFL's kickoff event in a star-studded double-header.

Fisherman killed in Queensland shark attack

A 59-year-old fisherman has died after a devastating shark attack in Far North Queensland waters, marking the region's first fatal shark encounter in years. Emergency services recovered the man's body near Papua New Guinea border.

Dover migrant surge: 1,659 arrivals in 72 hours

Dover faces relentless small boat arrivals with 1,659 migrants crossing the Channel in three days, pushing the yearly total beyond 36,000 amid growing political pressure and operational challenges for Border Force.

Taiwan rejects Iron Dome missile defence system

Taiwan's defence ministry dismisses proposals for an Israeli-inspired missile shield, citing geographical differences and favouring asymmetric warfare strategies against potential Chinese aggression.

Dover and Eurotunnel chaos as Easter travel begins

Severe delays plague Dover and Eurotunnel as technical issues and high passenger volumes create travel nightmare for Easter holidaymakers. Find out what's causing the chaos and when services might return to normal.

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