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Ranked: The World’s Oldest People in History
Mapped: Life Expectancy Around the World (2025) This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways Monaco has the...

Will Putin-Trump Meeting In Hungary Succeed, Or Will Russian Prez Face Arrest?
With peace talks in Alaska falling through, US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are now eyeing Hungary as the venue for renewed discussions on ending the Ukraine conflict. However, it's the choice of location that has...

How to watch Sunderland vs Wolves: live stream Premier League 2025/26 game, TV channels, preview, team news
Sunderland welcome Wolves to the Stadium of Light this Saturday in the Premier League, aiming to heap more pressure on under-fire head coach Vítor Pereira. What an opening eight games it has been for Sunderland. While a favourable fixture list has...

The Application of the EES System led to longer Detentions at EU Borders
The introduction of the new Entry/Exit system (EES) at the external borders of the European Union in the past seven days has caused noticeable crowds, especially at the crossings to Bosnia and Herzegovina, where longer delays of passengers have...

Donegal boxer Roisin Hegarty set for European U15 Championships
Donegal boxer Roisin Hegarty is off to Montenegro with the Ireland team for the European U15 Championships. The Twin Towns Boxing Club ace, a four-time Irish champion, is part of a 19-strong team heading to Budva. Earlier this year, Hegarty won...

Von der Leyen keeps the door open to EU enlargement on Western Balkans tour
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen visited Serbia on Wednesday, marking the fourth stop — after Albania, Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina — of her tour across the Western Balkans to discuss EU enlargement with regional...

Bolivia concludes its first gold futures sale
Saturday, October 18th 2025 - 03:28 UTC With these funds, “we service the foreign debt and contribute to the provision of fuel,” Rojas explained Bolivia's Central Bank (BCB) successfully concluded its first gold futures sale, a transaction...

Visa-free countries for UAE passport holders increased in 2025 – Updated list
DUBAI – The United Arab Emirates (UAE) passport has jumped three places to secure 8th spot in latest Henley Passport Index 2025. In previous year, the Emirati passport stood at 11th place with visa free access to 183 countries. However, the list...

Exhibition preview | Illinois State at Illinois; 2 p.m., Sunday
Lineups Illinois Starters P Name Yr. Ht. PPG Hometown G Kylan Boswell Sr. 6-2 12.3 Champaign G Keaton Wagler Fr. 6-6 18.5 Shawnee, Kan. F Ben Humrichous Gr. 6-9 7.6 Tipton, Ind. F David Mirkovic Fr. 6-9 8.6 Niksic, Montenegro C Zvonimir Ivisic Jr....

Can Putin reach Hungary to meet Trump without being arrested or shot down?
With the talks in Alaska coming a cropper, Hungary has been selected as the next destination by US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to discuss a possible end to the Ukraine conflict. However, it is the choice of...

BiH The Only One Blocking Freedom Of Movement Of Citizens In The Balkans
The delegation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) is traveling next week to the Berlin Process summit in London with an uncomfortable label, as it is the only country in the region that has not yet enabled the free movement of citizens in the Western...

Government promises “more income” for pensioners. How?
The government, led by Luís Montenegro, has unveiled the State Budget proposal for 2026 (OE2026), promising increased income for pensioners. The government’s dedicated budget website outlines a continued commitment to supporting the elderly and...

Putin’s Budapest Visit: Complex Flight Route Amid EU Sanctions and Diplomatic Challenges
Putin’s visit to Budapest demonstrates that geopolitical isolation is increasingly impacting the logistics of diplomacy. According to open sources, the Russian president’s aircraft is likely to be accompanied by Turkish and Russian fighters, and...

The Catamaran Spa Unveils San Diego’s Only Beachfront Spa Experience
Perched along the shores of Mission Bay, The Catamaran Spa invites guests to experience San Diego’s only beachfront spa, where the rhythm of the ocean sets the tone for renewal and relaxation. Surrounded by swaying palms, koi ponds, and the gentle...

From family allowances to cuts in support: The topics that marked the week
The family allowance amounts are set to increase next year, following the inflation rate, as outlined in the State Budget proposal for 2026 (OE2026), which includes an expanded budget for this support. “Regarding the family allowance, the increase...

Today’s news: Cigarette butts? 108 fines; Easy to reunite families of ‘golden visa’
Good morning! It’s time to turn our attention to the front pages of today’s national newspapers for Saturday, October 18. We begin with the Jornal de Notícias, which reports that there were “only 108 fines in two years for throwing cigarette butts...

Car and vehicle prices across Europe: How much is it in your country?
Comparing car prices across Europe is a complex challenge. Focusing on one or a few specific models might seem like a reasonable approach, but it can be misleading. Such comparisons fail to capture the broader market situation within each country,...

Von der Leyen to Vučić: Serbia must “double” efforts towards EU accession
Brussels – Ursula von der Leyen visits what is now the great sick man of the Western Balkans. Compared to Albania, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia’s path to EU membership seems to be going backwards. The President...

British border officers sent to Balkans to stem flow of migrants
British border security officers have been dispatched to the Balkans for the first time to tackle illegal immigration as talks continue to open migrant “return hubs” in the region. They have been sent to Albania, Serbia, Montenegro, Kosovo, North...