Sitdown Sunday: Inside Jeffrey Epstein and JP Morgan's mutually beneficial relationship

IT’S A DAY of rest, and you may be in the mood for a quiet corner and a comfy chair. We’ve hand-picked some of the week’s best reads for you to savour. Jeffrey Epstein. Alamy Stock Photo Alamy Stock Photo JP Morgan made millions from having the...

Cyprus to host European small states’ parliament speakers

Cyprus will on Monday host a conference of parliament speakers of small European states. The conference will be the 18th of its kind, with House president Annita Demetriou set to host representatives of seven small European states. The attendees...

Driving test backlog is partly caused by immigration, officials tell minister

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has been told Britain’s driving test backlog is partly being caused by an increase in immigration. Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) board meeting minutes show officials said they told her “immigration...

Picturesque UK village named the world’s most beautiful – but locals are not happy

A PICTURESQUE UK village has been named the world's most beautiful - but locals are not happy. The small picture postcard village in the Cotswolds topped the list of 50 most beautiful in the world this year but residents are worried the honour...

How to watch Australia vs Argentina: FREE Rugby Championship 2025 streams, TV schedule, preview

It's safe to assume both the Wallabies and the Pumas learned plenty from last weekend's thriller. Argentina had led 21-7 at half-time, but couldn't cope with Australia after the interval, with Angus Bell crossing the whitewash in the 85th minute...

SIX, swissSPTC Collaborate for Efficient Transition to T+1

As part of the preparations for the 11 October 2027 migration to the T+1 settlement cycle in Europe, the Swiss Securities Post-Trade Council (swissSPTC) has published its recommendations for the Swiss and Liechtenstein markets to ensure a...

United Terra Enterprises PLC Announces Closing of USD 150 Million Senior Notes

SCHAAN LIECHTENSTEIN – EQS Newswire – 12 September 2025 – United Terra Enterprises PLC (“UTP”) announced today the closing and issuance on September 10, 2025 of USD 150 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes due September 10, 2030...

29 European countries to scrap passport stamps for biometric systems: Implications for African travellers

By April 2026, European countries will rely on biometric systems such as facial images, fingerprints, and digital records to fully replace traditional passport stamps, long a symbol of travel and international movement. The EU is not alone in this...

Europe’s New Travel Pass Launches In 2026: The 5 Things Americans Need To Do Now To Be Ready

The last quarter of 2026 might sound like it's a ways off, but in the world of travel planning, it's right around the corner. If you're already dreaming of that big European trip for late next year or 2027, you're not alone. But there's a new,...

Meet 3 Trump Nominees Whose Stalled Senate Confirmations Could Benefit From Rule Change

President Donald Trump’s nominees whose Senate confirmations have been blocked by Democrats received new hope this week that they will finally get an up-or-down vote if the Senate modifies its rules. Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., on...

UCI MTB World Championships: Finn Treudler takes home victory for Switzerland in U23 XCO

1 Finn Treudler (Switzerland) 1:20:25 2 Cole Punchard (Canada) +0:54 3 Gustav Pedersen (Denmark) +2:14 4 Paul Schehl (Germany) +2:34 5 Mikkel Lose (Denmark) +2:43 6 Rens Teunissen van Manen (Netherlands) +2:44 7 Sivert Ekroll (Norway) +2:55 8...

EU countries officially doing away with passport stamps

29 countries are doing away with passport stamps this year. Photo Credit: Kit (formerly ConvertKit) via Unsplash THE DAYS of stamping passports appear to be behind us … or, at the very least, for these 29 countries. In a new update to the...

City players on international duty - McLean, Sargent and Cordoba

McLean has returned to Steve Clarke's squad after being omitted from their summer matches against Iceland and Liechtenstein, but is back after recovering from ankle surgery to make his first Championship start in City's 2-0 victory over Blackburn...

The underrated European country that gets hardly any visitors perfect for a mini-break

This charming nation isn't a major tourist hotspot, but it boasts breathtaking landscapes and a serene ambience. You'll discover this tiny country tucked away between Switzerland and Austria. Spanning merely 62 square miles, it ranks amongst the...

Mercosur-EFTA deal ready to be signed next week

Saturday, September 13th 2025 - 10:55 UTC The ceremony will take place in Rio de Janeiro, chaired by Brazil's FM Mauro Vieira The Southern Common Market (Mercosur) is to sign a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the European Free Trade Association...

Why Aaron Ramsey moved to Mexico and got Wales snub after taking manager's job

From interim Cardiff City boss to the Mexican top-flight is one of the most unusual career moves. But it's the route Aaron Ramsey has taken as he approaches the twilight of his playing career. After his brief and unsuccessful stint trying to keep...

Everything UK travellers need to know about EU entry and exit system starting in October

UK travellers are being warned about major changes coming in for anyone going to EU countries from October. A new digital border system will be introduced that will change requirements for people travelling to the Schengen area. The new Entry/Exit...

British passport holders wake up to urgent text message from government

British passport holders may receive urgent text messages, the Labour Party government has warned. British passport holders are receiving messages urging them to remember a crucial check. The warnings for UK holidaymakers heading abroad to the...

Major changes British holidaymakers will face next month as 'digital records' introduced including taking fingerprints

The EU is planning to introduce an Entry/Exit system (EES) across Europe this year. This is a new digital border system that will change requirements for British nationals travelling to the Schengen area. The Schengen area allows more than 400m...

Companies prepared for CBAM requirements will gain a strategic advantage

The CBAM (Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism) is an EU regulatory tool whose relevance to global trade will continue to grow over the coming years. Why? Because it introduces additional charges for CO₂ emissions related to the production of...