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UK government urged to apply pressure on France to fix system or suspend checks by next weekCross-Channel ferry passengers and the port of Dover face “utter chaos and miles of tailbacks” under the EU’s entry/exit system (EES) unless the technology is fixed or checks suspended by next week, MPs have warned.The home affairs select committee chair, Karen Bradley, urged the government to “apply maximum pressure” on the French authorities to act on the EES before peak holiday traffic arrives at the port. Continue reading...

• Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Austria, and other Schengen allies are implementing a new EU digital Entry/Exit System (EES) for non-EU nationals. • The rollout of these biometric checks has triggered massive airport delays and travel chaos across Europe, prompting an urgent security overhaul of Schengen zones. • This disruption is particularly critical as it coincides with rising summer travel pressure, threatening widespread transit instability.

• The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has raised concerns over the rollout of the EU Entry/Exit System, warning that potential border delays could deter international visitors. • Industry estimates suggest that 41 million trips and USD 45 billion in tourism spending are at risk if the system disrupts the travel experience. • This scrutiny comes as Europe seeks to maintain its competitiveness against growing tourism markets in North America, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific.

• Europe's new digital Entry-Exit System (EES) for non-EU travelers is experiencing significant technical glitches and bottlenecks. • The system is causing long queues and passenger frustration during the onset of the peak summer holiday season. • Airlines are now urging authorities to allow the suspension of these digital checks throughout July and August to maintain travel flow.

Figure in John Hutton’s west screen, considered a 20th-century masterpiece, cracked by ladder used in lighting rigDeep cracks have appeared in one of the huge angels etched into John Hutton’s west screen of glass panels at Coventry Cathedral after a major music event.It has prompted concern that the increase in cathedrals hosting outside events, a big source of revenue, risks damaging some of the UK’s most important religious architecture. Continue reading...

• Comcast announced a corporate split, while Alphabet officially joined the Dow Jones Industrial Average amid a broader rally in technology stocks. • Market volatility is increasing as oil prices surge and investors anticipate upcoming earnings reports from Nike. • JPMorgan is advocating for clear digital asset regulations, specifically seeking equal oversight for bank-like cryptocurrency products.

• Alphabet is set to join the Dow Jones Industrial Average, replacing Verizon, which increases the tech giant's index visibility despite the Dow attracting less passive investment than the S&P 500. • FedEx shares declined following its latest earnings report, while tech stocks are rebounding as U.S. markets attempt to stabilize after recent losses. • Nike appointed former Pfizer executive David Denton as CFO effective August 17, with the company expecting upcoming earnings to align with prior guidance and include tariff refunds.

• SpaceX is scheduled to launch its first-ever "Starfall" reentry capsule on June 23 to test the vehicle's operational capabilities. • The mission serves as a critical demonstration of the spacecraft's ability to function in space and execute a safe return to Earth. • This flight marks the beginning of a series of at least two planned Starfall demonstrations to validate the new reentry technology.

• Canada's men's national team will face Qatar in Vancouver on Thursday for their second World Cup group stage match, with star player Alphonso Davies available. • The tournament officially began on June 12, and Canada is currently seeking its first victory of the competition. • In a separate incident, an Ivory Coast player was reportedly denied entry into Canada due to an ongoing investigation into betting.

• Indian immigration authorities barred Zahed Ur Rahman, the Policy and Strategy Adviser to the Prime Minister, from entering Delhi on Sunday evening. • Despite a prior diplomatic note notifying India of his visit, officials denied entry for "mysterious reasons" before eventually granting permission following higher-level instructions. • Rahman declined to enter India after the initial delay and instead returned to Dhaka via Colombo.

• Actor Raghava Lawrence has hinted at a potential entry into politics following significant public support and requests from individuals to join his movement. • While he did not explicitly confirm electoral plans during media interactions, Lawrence stated that a major announcement regarding his decision will be made soon. • He expressed his intention to move forward with the blessings of superstar Rajinikanth and noted his readiness to face political attacks and criticism.

Artan deemed a threat to national security by US officials‘I promise you that I will attend the next one’The World Cup referee from Somalia who was denied entry to the US arrived on Wednesday in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu, where he was received by a crowd of supporters and officials.Omar Artan was due to be the first referee from Somalia to officiate at a World Cup after making Fifa’s final list for the tournament. He is one of Africa’s top referees and was named the continent’s best male referee in 2025. Continue reading...

Home Office barred Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker on grounds their visit was ‘not conducive to the public good’Two leftwing US political commentators who were banned from entering the UK will still speak at the Oxford Union via livestream.The Home Office told Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker their presence in the country was “not conducive to the public good” when they attempted to come to London to attend this week’s SXSW London event. Continue reading...

• The FAA issued an environmental assessment and a record of decision on May 15 approving test flights for SpaceX's "Starfall," an uncrewed reentry vehicle. • These vehicles are designed to support in-space manufacturing projects by safely returning materials from orbit to Earth. • The FAA concluded that the Starfall test flights would not result in any significant environmental impacts.

Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker, who have both been accused of propagating antisemitism, barred from visiting for eventThe UK is failing to protect freedom of speech, prominent activists have said, after the government banned two leftwing US political commentators from entering the country to attend speaking engagements.Cenk Uygur, the host of the Young Turks online political talkshow, and Hasan Piker, who runs his own hours-long stream each day, were both due to appear at SXSW London, while the former said he had also been due to speak at an event run by University of Oxford students. Continue reading...

• The CDC has issued an interim final rule expanding a public health entry ban to include Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs) who have recently traveled to specific regions. • The ban specifically targets Green Card holders who have been in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan within the last 21 days. • This measure revises existing regulations on public health entry ban exceptions to tighten border controls and mitigate potential health risks.

• Sweden has qualified for the World Cup via a "back-door" entry after failing to win a single match during the group stage of qualifying. • Managed by Graham Potter, the team will compete in Group F against the Netherlands, Japan, and Tunisia in North America. • The squad intends to rely on a potent strikeforce featuring Premier League stars Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres to navigate the tournament.

Peer’s comments come as Milburn report is likely to find government has failed to tackle youth unemploymentBusiness live – latest updatesThe boss of Next has sounded the alarm about a “dramatic fall” in the number of entry-level jobs in the UK and its impact on youth unemployment, saying the retailer now receives twice as many applicants for each role than two years ago.Lord Wolfson said the clothing and homeware chain, where he has been chief executive since 2001, typically received 10 applications for every job in its shops in 2024 but that number has now risen to 19. Continue reading...

Ryan Kelly, 41, had ‘explosive device’, say police, who are treating death of woman, Jo Shaw, 35, as homicideA man forced his way into a house in Bristol with an “explosive device” a few minutes before a blast that killed his ex-partner and himself.Police said they were treating the death of the woman, whom they believe to be 35-year-old Jo Shaw, as homicide and named the man who died as her former partner, Ryan Kelly, 41. Continue reading...

• Market experts identify fundamentally strong value stocks as attractive investment opportunities following recent market corrections driven by geopolitical tensions and crude oil price volatility. • Analysts recommend disciplined investors focus on quality companies trading at depressed valuations rather than panic-driven selling, viewing current market weakness as potential entry points for long-term wealth creation. • Selective turnaround stocks and NBFC sector opportunities are highlighted as potential beneficiaries of market recovery, with emphasis on portfolio construction based on fundamental strength rather than technical indicators.

Some travellers spent hours in lines at airport, with kiosks not working, little seating and few staff on hand to helpSome travellers passing through the new EU entry-exit system (EES) have faced huge delays at border checks, with some waiting for up to three hours, airports say.The new rules have gradually been introduced in Europe since October 2025, and came into effect on Friday in the Schengen countries – 25 of the EU’s 27 states plus Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein and Switzerland. Continue reading...

Airport body has asked for power to suspend EES checks requiring personal information and biometrics, say reportsBusiness live – latest updatesTravellers going through some European airports are reportedly waiting up to three hours at border checks due to the EU’s new entry-exit system (EES).Passengers in airports in countries such as France, Germany, Belgium, Italy, Spain and Greece are waiting several hours at border checks, the Airports Council International (ACI) body has said. Continue reading...

Fresh Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping would be devastating – but the Iranian proxy has reasons to be cautiousThe true significance of the long-awaited entry of Yemen’s Houthis into the Iran war depends on whether the Tehran-backed proxy group is intending to send a few missiles and drones from a distance towards Israel or will instead capitalise on its proximity to the narrow Bab al-Mandab strait to effectively close off the Red Sea to shipping, just as Iran has effectively shut the strait of Hormuz.The combined effect of both waterways being shut to commercial traffic from countries that neither the Iranians nor Houthis favour would be devastating. Napoleon Bonaparte’s remark that “the policy of a state lies in its geography” has never seemed more apt. Continue reading...

United Rentals shares dropped to around $733 on March 13, 2026, offering significant upside to a $950 price target but prompting managers to wait for a bottom. The decline reflects broader equipment rental sector pressures amid economic caution, though fundamentals remain strong. Portfolio strategies emphasize buying after bad news is priced in to maximize risk-reward. Analysts see potential rebound with construction demand recovery.

S&P Dow Jones Indices proposed updates to its inclusion criteria on March 13, 2026, potentially allowing SpaceX to join the S&P 500 shortly after its anticipated IPO. The revisions aim to accommodate high-valuation tech firms by relaxing profitability thresholds, reflecting SpaceX's $350 billion valuation and Starship milestones. This development could boost SpaceX's liquidity and investor access, signaling Wall Street's embrace of space tech amid AI and satellite growth. Final rules are expected by Q2 2026, with SpaceX IPO targeted for late 2026.