Gibraltar search for missing sailor Simon Parkes ends
The 38-year hunt for the body of sailor Simon Parkes, believed murdered by the 'Frankenstein Killer', is shelved. Police urge anyone with new information from Gibraltar in 1986 to come forward.
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Gibraltar body search for 1986 Navy victim ends
The 38-year hunt for Simon Parkes, believed murdered by the 'Frankenstein Killer' in Gibraltar, is shelved. Police urge witnesses from HMS Illustrious in 1986 to come forward.
Spain advances £7.4bn Gibraltar Strait tunnel plan
Spain commissions blueprints for a £7.4bn railway tunnel under the Strait of Gibraltar after a study confirms technical viability. The project could connect continents by 2040.
Spain advances plans for £7.4bn Europe-Africa tunnel
A major underwater rail link between Spain and Morocco is a step closer after a feasibility study declared it viable. Read the latest on this ambitious £7.4bn project.
Police end 40-year probe into missing Royal Navy sailor
Hampshire Police conclude investigation into the 1986 disappearance of Simon Parkes in Gibraltar. The cold case, linked to a convicted killer, remains unsolved. Police urge witnesses to come forward.
Trump Unfazed by China's Military Drills Near Taiwan
Former President Donald Trump says he is 'not worried' about China's live-fire military exercises near Taiwan, calling the situation 'under control'. Read the full analysis of the escalating tensions.
World's Longest Rail Tunnel to Open in 2032
The Brenner Base Tunnel, a £7.4bn engineering marvel, will become the world's longest underground railway in 2032, connecting Austria and Italy. Discover the details of this historic project.
China stages military drills around Taiwan
The Chinese military has dispatched air, naval, and rocket forces for joint drills near Taiwan, warning against 'external interference' following recent tensions with Japan. Read the latest analysis.
Taiwan's 'Ferryman' Returns War Dead to China
For 23 years, Liu De-wen has helped hundreds of Taiwanese veterans' ashes return to mainland China, navigating grief, history, and cross-strait politics. Discover his unique mission.
Italy's £11.7bn Bridge Plan for Sicily Faces New Hurdle
Italy's ambitious plan to build the world's longest suspension bridge, connecting Sicily to the mainland, faces a court setback. The £11.7bn project could cut UK tourist journeys to just 10 minutes. Read the latest.
Gibraltar leader 'improperly' interfered in police probe
A public inquiry finds Gibraltar's Chief Minister Fabian Picardo made 'sinister' interventions to protect a friend from a police search warrant. Read the full report details.
Gibraltar's new EU travel deal could undo Brexit damage
A new post-Brexit agreement promises unrestricted EU travel for Brits in Gibraltar, aiming to reverse border friction. The deal, finalised last week, could be in force by next summer.
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.
World's Longest Underwater Tunnel Being Built in Norway
Norway is constructing the world's longest and deepest underwater road tunnel, the Rogfast, set to slash travel times and open in 2033. Discover the engineering marvel.
Ghostly Greenwich Foot Tunnel: London's Haunted Walkway
Explore the eerie history of London's Greenwich Foot Tunnel, a century-old passage under the Thames where ghostly apparitions and unexplained phenomena are frequently reported. Discover the chilling stories.
Melbourne's £11bn Metro Tunnel Opens to Public
Melbourne's transformative Metro Tunnel has officially opened, adding five new stations and a crucial cross-city rail link. Discover how this £11bn project aims to reshape the city's future.
Brexit devastates Menai Strait mussel exports to EU
Shellfish exports from Wales' Menai Strait have collapsed from 10,000 tonnes to just 5 tonnes annually post-Brexit. Local fishers hope new EU trade talks could revive the industry.
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.
China accuses Japan of Taiwan intervention threat at UN
Beijing escalates diplomatic row with Tokyo to United Nations level, accusing Japan of threatening armed intervention over Taiwan. Read the latest developments.
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.
Major fire near Blackwall Tunnel sends smoke across London
Dramatic scenes unfolded in East London as a significant fire erupted near the Blackwall and Silvertown tunnel construction site, triggering major emergency response and travel disruption.
Virgin's Eurostar Challenge: The Untold Channel Tunnel Bid
Exclusive look at how Virgin Trains nearly revolutionised cross-Channel travel with ambitious plans to compete directly with Eurostar through the Channel Tunnel.
Virgin's Channel Tunnel Bid Challenges Eurostar Monopoly
Richard Branson's Virgin Group launches ambitious bid to operate cross-Channel train services, potentially breaking Eurostar's monopoly and creating new London-Paris travel options.
Virgin bids to operate Channel Tunnel services
Richard Branson's Virgin Group launches ambitious bid to operate Channel Tunnel services, challenging Eurostar's monopoly and promising enhanced London-to-Europe rail travel with competitive pricing and Virgin's signature customer experience.
Virgin Trains' Channel Tunnel bid rejected by regulators
The Office of Rail and Road rejects Virgin Trains' application to operate services through the Channel Tunnel, dealing a significant setback to Richard Branson's rail ambitions between London and European destinations.
Taiwan opposition seeks China peace talks amid invasion fears
Taiwan's main opposition party is pushing for renewed dialogue with China as concerns grow over potential military action, with senior official Cheng Li-wun warning that 'time is running out' for peaceful resolution.
Gibraltar condemns Farage's 'foreign land' remarks
The Government of Gibraltar has launched a scathing attack on Nigel Farage after the Reform UK leader claimed the territory was a 'foreign land' and suggested British forces shouldn't defend it. Chief Minister Fabian Picardo accuses Farage of undermining
Eurostar's Double-Decker Trains Transform London-Paris Travel
Eurostar announces revolutionary double-decker trains for Channel Tunnel routes, promising increased capacity and enhanced passenger experience on London-Paris and London-Amsterdam services from 2026.
Luxury Orient-Express adds London-Paris route for 2026
Belmond's legendary luxury train announces spectacular new London to Paris service via Channel Tunnel, featuring restored 1920s carriages and unparalleled opulence.
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.
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