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Sonic boom over UK towns with houses left ‘shaking’ as RAF jets scrambled to escort plane into major airport
The Scottish Sun
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August 15, 2025
A HUGE "boom" was heard over UK towns after two RAF jets were scrambled to escort a plane into a major airport. The pair of Typhoon jets from RAF Coningsby were dispatched to make an intercept over Cambridgeshire at around 11.40am today. 3 Two RAF...
Spain arrests 9 people for stealing over 50 cars, selling parts to Morocco
Hespress
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August 14, 2025
Spanish police have arrested nine people from a criminal network accused of stealing more than 50 vehicles, worth an estimated total of €1,250,000, dismantling them, and selling the parts to workshops in Morocco, according to Spanish media outlet...
RAF jets scrambled to intercept plane as 'sonic boom' heard over UK
Birmingham Live
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August 15, 2025
Katy Hallam and Elizabeta Ranxburgaj 13:50, 15 Aug 2025 Two RAF Typhoon jets were scrambled to intercept a private aircraft over London, with reports of a "huge boom" echoing across southern England. Residents in Essex and Kent reported hearing...
RAF jets scrambled to plane flying over London as 'sonic boom' heard
Daily Record & Sunday Mail
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August 15, 2025
An almighty "sonic boom" has been heard over parts of the UK after two RAF Typhoon jets were scrambled to a private jet flying over London. Locals in Essex and Kent reported hearing the loud noise as others said they terrifyingly felt their...
The retirement hack in Spain, from the Alps: €1,400 a month and winning at life
Euro Weekly News
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August 15, 2025
Christoph Jenny is a Swiss pensioner who moved to Frigiliana. Credit: zamluis55/Shutterstock Spain is the ultimate playground for European retirees chasing sunshine, relaxed lifestyle and affordability. Christoph Jenny is a Swiss pensioner who...
What has Europe ever done for us? Quite a lot, actually...
RTE Ireland
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August 14, 2025
EU citizens are protected by many rights throughout their career and life. There are safeguards in place for all areas of your life: when you're job hunting, when you’re working, and when you start a family. All of this is anchored in the European...
RAF jets scrambled to plane flying over UK after 'communication lost'
Liverpool Echo
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August 15, 2025
Cheryl Mullin and Elizabeta Ranxburgaj 14:11, 15 Aug 2025 A massive "sonic boom" was heard across parts of the UK after two RAF Typhoon jets were scrambled to intercept a private jet flying over London. Residents in Essex and Kent reported hearing...
3 dead and 30 suspects in Spain’s worst ever wildfires
Euro Weekly News
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August 15, 2025
Walk through devastation. Credit: BomberosForestales X Spain’s forest firefighters enjoyed a relatively quiet start to the summer while the rest of Southern Europe was in flames. That was until August arrived. The catastrophic wave of wildfires...
World Associated Press Ethiopian fossil Lucy leaves for her first exhibition in Europe
Yahoo News
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ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — The human ancestor fossil known as Lucy left Ethiopia for display in a European museum, Ethiopian national media reported Friday, citing Tourism Minister Selamawit Kassa. Lucy’s skeleton, which is 40% complete, left...
Poland awards $3.8 billion F-16 modernization deal to US
Defense News
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August 14, 2025
WARSAW, Poland — In a bid to modernize the country’s combat aircraft fleet, the Polish Ministry of National Defense has signed a deal with the United States to upgrade its 48 F-16 C/D Block 52+ fighter jets to the F-16V standard. The contract,...
What Exactly Does a European Car Specialist Do?
Infonews NZ
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Owning a European car is not just a mode of transportation; it's an experience. It’s about a finely-tuned machine with a legacy of engineering excellence, advanced technology, and a driving feel that’s truly unique. But when it comes to service...
Saudia Cargo Expands Fleet With Airbus A330-300P2F In Partnership With ASL Aviation Holdings
Construction Business News Middle East
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August 15, 2025
Saudia Cargo has welcomed a new Airbus A330-300P2F aircraft (MSN 1272) to its fleet through a wet lease partnership with ASL Aviation Holdings Saudia Cargo, a leading global cargo carrier, announced the addition of an Airbus A330-300P2F cargo...
Russia Scraps $200M Icebreaker Contract Due to Sanctions and Shipyard Layoffs
The Moscow Times
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August 15, 2025
Russia’s state-owned port operator has canceled a contract to build two innovative icebreakers, citing construction delays, foreign component shortages and the impact of Western sanctions, the Vedomosti business daily reported. Rosmorport’s...
I Lived in Italy for 2 Years, and I Never Travel Without These 5 Staples When I Go Back—From $12
InStyle
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After two years of living in Italy, I learned that packing for this country is less about checking the “trendy” box and more about curating a capsule wardrobe you can wear three different ways before aperitivo. Italians have a way of making the...
Knife Crime In Germany Surges, With Foreigners Heavily Over-Represented In Latest Figures
Zero Hedge
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Authored by Thomas Brooke via Remix News, The number of violent knife crimes in Germany has risen sharply once again, with newly released Federal Police figures confirming a worsening trend. In the first half of 2025, 730 cases were recorded under...
EU nears deal to lower Russian oil price cap
GCN
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August 14, 2025
In its most recent sanctions package, the EU suggests lowering the cap on Russian oil prices. Every choice taken in one city can have an impact on markets thousands of kilometres away in the world of global trade. Officials work many hours behind...
Poland signs $3.8bn deal for F-16 C/D Block 52 fleet modernisation
Airforce Technology
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August 14, 2025
Polish Defence Minister Wladysław Kosiniak-Kamysz has signed a $3.8bn agreement with the US for the modernisation of its F-16 C/D Block 52 multi-role combat aircraft fleet. The agreement signed on 13 August 2025, will see the fleet being upgraded...
Drivers of popular family car warned over seat theft risk in France
The Connexion
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August 15, 2025
Citroën C3s are reportedly being particularly targeted for their back seats Andriy Baidak/Shutterstock The drivers of a popular model of family car are being warned to be vigilant after a spate of thefts in France targeting the vehicle's rear...
Trump says he wants to see a ceasefire and ‘won’t be happy if it’s not today’ – as it happened
The Guardian
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August 15, 2025
As we get closer to the start of the Alaska 2025 summit, we are moving to a new blog where my US colleagues will continue our coverage of this event here: Meanwhile, that’s all from me, Jakub Krupa in London, for today. Share Key eventsShow key...
TESTING TIME: Driving instructor fails alcohol test in Spain’ Mallorca in middle of exam
Olive Press
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August 15, 2025
WHAT should have been the most nerve-wracking day of their lives turned into an outright fiasco – when their driving instructor was caught over the alcohol limit during a test in Palma, Mallorca. Three hopeful learners climbed into the car on...