Read the latest news from regional and global sources, presenting different voices and perspectives.

Israel outperforms Germany, Spain in global ranking of 'safe countries'
Andorra, the small principality nestled between Spain and France in southwestern Europe, has been declared the safest country in the world, according to the Numbeo Safety Index. Joining Andorra in the top five are the United Arab Emirates, Qatar,...

Proposed street connecting Rancho Bernardo and Rancho Peñasquitos faces opposition
A connector street is being proposed to provide a second emergency evacuation route for Rancho Peñasquitos residents through a Rancho Bernardo residential neighborhood. But as stated during the Rancho Bernardo Planning Board’s Development Review...

These are the 38 countries that have legalized marriage equality (in order)
LGBTQ+ celebrations from around the world. 38 countries have legalized marriage equality. Shutterstock Editorial: MatthieuCattin; berlinpictures16; Alfredo Hernandez Rios; Wut_Moppie; BenjaminCarverIf you were born in 2000 or earlier, you're older...

'Snowboarding's not done with me yet': From wildcard to world silver and Olympic dream
Davis Meehan, who now has three tour wins to her name (Andorra 2020 and Kicking Horse 2023, 2025), also collected silver behind women's champion Noemie Equy at the season-ending finals in Switzerland on March 20.

Tiny Spanish-speaking country is one of the cheapest European destinations year-round – and you may not have heard of it
WEDGED between France and Spain is a cheap year-round destination that is often overlooked by Brits. Measuring only 468sqkm, the Spanish-speaking Andorra is mostly known for offering a cheap ski season between early December and late April. 5...

Spain-Portugal power outage: France also hit by blackouts as Europe is plunged into travel chaos
28 April 2025, 13:36 | Updated: 28 April 2025, 13:56 The French grid operator RTE said parts of the country briefly lost power after outages hit Spain and Portugal on Monday afternoon. Picture: Getty Images France has also been hit by the power...

Spain and Portugal hit by huge power outage sparking travel chaos
28 April 2025, 12:23 | Updated: 28 April 2025, 14:11 Spanish government says it is "making every effort" to resolve the massive blackout Multiple airlines report disruptions to services Lisbon metro completely stopped Most of Spain’s traffic...

This Unknown U.S. Town Officially Offers The "Best" Of An Unusual New Tourism Trend
Kayak, a search engine specifically designed for travelers to help them find great deals, has recently released its list of the most restful destinations in the world. The town of Leavenworth, in Washington, was awarded first place in the U.S....

Kane spares England's blushes
Barcelona, June 9: England needed a second-half goal from Harry Kane to secure a 1-0 win over lowly Andorra and maintain a perfect record under Thomas Tuchel after three World Cup qualifiers on Saturday. England was held scoreless by a team ranked...

‘NO TO MINING’
The people of South East Vella la Vella (SEV) Constituency, Western Province have taken a bold and uncompromising stand to declare their opposition to any proposed mining activities on their land. Instead they are championing environmental...

Jordan Henderson could be exactly what Man Utd need after shock transfer development
Jordan Henderson is a free agent having had his Ajax terminated early For a while, it was an open secret but during the last international break, Thomas Tuchel confirmed one of the main reasons why Jordan Henderson is a key member of his England...
:focal(2559x1441:2561x1439)/origin-imgresizer.tntsports.io/2025/06/11/image-39578549-fdcf-4896-8769-4bc7f8e10cc3-85-2560-1440.jpeg)
Tuchel urges 'special' Bellingham to channel 'fire' after fury at VAR call
Thomas Tuchel was likely left with more questions than answers following England’s shock defeat on Tuesday night. It was a much-changed side from the one which beat Andorra just days before in qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Though...

Richard Carapaz interview: 'When I’m at altitude in Europe, I never feel that burden'
“Ever since I was training in Ecuador beforehand, I was open that my goal was to win the Giro,” says Richard Carapaz. “In that sense, it was the race that we were preparing for. We (EF Education–EasyPost) didn’t have the most powerful team, but...

Irish passports have major travelling perk that most countries do not but people unaware
The Irish passport has been named the most powerful in the world. The Nomad Passport Index calculated this based on several factors, including the countries offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival access, the allowance of dual citizenship and global...

Spain, Greece and other holidaymakers may need extra document
Kieran Isgin Money & Lifestyle writer 13:52, 13 Jun 2025 Holidaymakers heading to Spain, Greece and other countries may need to obtain an extra document if they want to drive while abroad. And if you fail to apply for a permit, you could land...

Thomas Tuchel Faces The Heat As England Suffer Shock Defeat To Senegal
Last Updated:June 11, 2025, 15:50 IST German coach Thomas Tuchel, hired as England manager, faces challenges after a 3-1 defeat to Senegal and a narrow win over Andorra. England boss Thomas Tuchel is under fire. (AFP)Hired with some scepticism due...

Irish passport holders given incredible travel perk other countries don’t have
The Irish passport has been named the most powerful in the world. The Nomad Passport Index calculated this based on several factors, including the countries offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival access, the allowance of dual citizenship and global...

Ian Rankin’s ‘Rebus’ Gets S2; DAZN Ligue 1, Serie A Deals; Paradigm Signs Filmmaker & Comedian — Global Briefs
‘Rebus‘ S2 Crime-drama Rebus from Eleventh Hour Films will return for a second series, penned by Gregory Burke and with Richard Rankin reprising his role as Detective Sergeant John Rebus. Based on the popular books by Ian Rankin and filmed in and...

The Coalition's 'hard, fast' quota question as Labor swears in record number of women
A record number of women helped Labor secure its landslide election win, raising questions around how the Coalition can boost its gender diversity. Labor women will outnumber men in the lower house for the first time, with at least 15 newly...

Kane saves England blushes
BARCELONA, Spain (AP): ENGLAND NEEDED a second-half goal from Harry Kane to secure a 1-0 win over lowly Andorra and maintain a perfect record under Thomas Tuchel after three World Cup qualifiers yesterday. England were held scoreless by a team...