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The Canary Islands attracted record-breaking international visitors in 2025, surpassing previous summer totals.August brought 1.23 million tourists, a 6% rise from last year.From January to August, over 10 million travelers visited, ranking the islands third in Spain.UK and German visitors made up a significant portion of the crowds.Tourism contributes roughly 35% of the islands’ economy, making it vital for local livelihoods. Islands’ Appeal Draws Crowds Year-Round Warm climate, beaches, mountains, forests, and volcanoes attract visitors throughout the year.The seven main islands—Tenerife, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, La Palma, La Gomera, El Hierro—offer varied experiences.Air travel connects the islands to Europe, though…

“Half of my life is on this app and now they expect us to pay for it.” That comment reflects the frustration among Snapchat users after the company announced plans to charge for storing old photos and videos. Many say the platform is monetizing nostalgia and betraying loyal users. Users forced to pay for memories In September, Snap, Snapchat’s parent company, revealed that users with more than five gigabytes of saved Memories will need to pay. For many, these images and videos capture years of milestones, friendships, and personal moments, making the change feel like a betrayal. Snap defended the…

Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell, and Shimon Sakaguchi won the 2025 Nobel Prize for discovering how the immune system avoids attacking the body. Their work uncovered regulatory T-cells — the “brakes” of the immune system — and the key FoxP3 gene that controls them. “These cells prevent autoimmune diseases like diabetes and multiple sclerosis,” said Prof Adrian Liston. The discovery has inspired new treatments to boost T-cells for autoimmune disorders and reduce them in cancer therapy. “It’s a long-expected and well-deserved prize,” said Prof Adrian Hayday. “Their work transformed modern immunology.”

The United States has dominated the global technology market for decades. Now China is determined to challenge that dominance. The world’s second-largest economy is investing billions in artificial intelligence and robotics. Its central goal is to produce high-end chips that can compete with the world’s most advanced technology. Last month, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang warned that China was only “nanoseconds behind” the U.S. in chip development. Beijing is racing to narrow the gap and reduce its dependence on imported technology. DeepSeek Highlights China’s AI Progress In 2024, the Chinese startup DeepSeek surprised the tech world by launching a competitor to…

Sébastien Lecornu resigned as French prime minister on Monday, ending his service after only a few weeks.His resignation made him France’s shortest-serving prime minister since 1958.President Emmanuel Macron accepted the resignation hours after Lecornu revealed his new cabinet.The abrupt departure highlighted growing instability in French politics. Cabinet Sparks Immediate Controversy Lecornu faced harsh criticism after naming his ministers, angering both allies and opponents.The conservative Republicans objected to Bruno Le Maire returning as defence minister.Critics argued the cabinet lacked innovation and failed to reflect the public’s desire for change. Critics Decry Recycled Leadership Twelve of Lecornu’s eighteen ministers previously served under…

Governor Vows to Challenge OrderPresident Trump has ordered 300 members of California’s National Guard to Oregon, Governor Gavin Newsom revealed over the weekend. Newsom condemned the directive, warning that California would sue to stop what he called a violation of state authority. He argued the administration turned to California’s forces as a way around restrictions on deploying Oregon’s Guard. Judge Stops Oregon Guard ActivationThe move came shortly after U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut issued a temporary restraining order barring the Trump administration from sending 200 Oregon Guard members into Portland. The ruling, in place until at least October 18, stated…

George Russell won the Singapore Grand Prix with a flawless drive from pole to flag.He led every lap and secured Mercedes a convincing victory.“Everything felt perfect today,” Russell said after the race. Behind him, McLaren’s title fight exploded.Lando Norris forced his way past teammate Oscar Piastri at the start.Piastri was furious.“Are we cool with Lando just barging me out of the way?” he asked over the radio. Norris brushed off the contact.“It was hard racing, nothing more,” he said.Piastri disagreed.“If avoiding Verstappen means hitting me, that’s a pretty bad job,” he snapped. McLaren clinched the constructors’ title but their harmony…

A vision for sustainable global nutrition By 2050, every person could access nutritious, culturally appropriate food while protecting the environment. The 2025 EAT-Lancet Commission on Healthy Diets From Sustainable Food Systems presents the “planetary health diet” as a solution. The report finds that combining this diet with sustainable farming and reduced food waste could feed 9.6 billion people equitably. Researchers from more than 35 countries contributed, showing that global food-related greenhouse gas emissions could fall by over half if nations act together. Currently, about 30% of emissions come from producing, processing, and transporting food, with the rest mostly from fossil…

Storm Amy swept across Europe, killing three people and causing widespread power outages and infrastructure damage. France and Belgium Suffer Heavy Losses Authorities in northern France reported two deaths and thousands of homes lost power.Belgium faced winds over 100 kph, forcing breakwater closures and emergency service alerts. Scandinavia Struggles with Floods and Gusts Norway saw 120,000 homes lose electricity, roads blocked, and heavy rainfall across Vestfold and Telemark.Sweden recorded hurricane-force winds and issued multiple weather alerts across southern and central regions.

George Russell produced a superb lap to take pole position for the Singapore Grand Prix, strengthening his case for a Mercedes contract extension with a commanding performance at Marina Bay. The Briton was almost two-tenths of a second clear of Max Verstappen, who was left frustrated after blaming Lando Norris for obstructing his final flying lap. Verstappen, forced to back off after losing downforce behind a slow-moving McLaren, waved in frustration and later made his feelings clear. “That is what happens when there is a car in front of you and that is noted and will be remembered,” he said,…