Portugal Is At War With Itself Over Lithium

Portugal Is At War With Itself Over Lithium

COVAS DO BARROSO, Portugal — For centuries, Aida Fernandes’ family has lived in this village nestled in the rugged mountains that crown the northern border with Spain, with generation after generation grazing cattle and growing grapes in lush green fields. Then, in 2010, a wildfire — one of the growing number of blazes scorching this … Read more

Surge in far-right support underscores European trend

Surge in far-right support underscores European trend

Democratic Alliance (AD) leader Luis Montenegro celebrates his victory as he addresses supporters at the party’s election night headquarters, in Lisbon on March 10, 2024. Miguel Riopa | Afp | Getty Images Portugal’s far-right Chega party on Sunday received a surge in support in the country’s snap general election, reflecting a broader shift to the … Read more

Best passports in the world? See the 2024 Nomad Passport Index

Best passports in the world? See the 2024 Nomad Passport Index

Many passport rankings focus on one factor: visa-free travel. But passport strength is more complex than this, according to the tax and immigration consulting firm Nomad Capitalist. That’s why it produces a weighted annual index that analyzes five criteria: Visa-free travel — 50% Taxation — 20% Global perception —10% Ability to hold dual citizenship — … Read more

Trade leaders urge governments around world to join Red Sea defense

Trade leaders urge governments around world to join Red Sea defense

A ship transits the Suez Canal towards the Red Sea on January 10, 2024 in Ismailia, Egypt. Sayed Hassan | Getty Images Trade associations representing sectors across the global economy have joined an open letter urging more governments around the world to join Red Sea maritime security efforts. The letter, obtained exclusively by CNBC, was … Read more

Jamie Dornan Was Hospitalized From Toxic Caterpillar, Says Friend

Jamie Dornan Was Hospitalized From Toxic Caterpillar, Says Friend

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Man Dragged Off Plane After Emergency Landing Due To Mid-Air Brawl

Man Dragged Off Plane After Emergency Landing Due To Mid-Air Brawl

A co-passenger had filmed the entire incident (Representational) In a shocking incident, a Ryanair flight from the UK to Spain was forced to make an emergency landing after a group of passengers got into a brawl. According to a report in The Mirror, the flight, which was heading towards the Canary Islands, had to divert … Read more

Asian cities, off the beaten path in Europe

Asian cities, off the beaten path in Europe

Tokyo, Japan. Matteo Colombo | DigitalVision | Getty Images When it comes to travel abroad, popular destinations like London, Paris and Rome always seem to top the wish list for Americans. But many travelers are looking beyond those mainstay cities for trips in 2024. Interest in major Asian hubs, off-the-beaten-path locales in Europe and other … Read more

Here are the world’s top spots for working vacations

    Bangkok ranked No. 1 on a new list of top global “workation” destinations from Holidu.co.uk. Getty Images As telecommuting has proven necessary, practical and long-lasting for many amid the pandemic, a common thought’s been occurring to employees worldwide — why work from home when you could work by a beach, or at a … Read more