Varadkar the star turn as Chinese investors sign up for Great Wall tour at nearly €1,300 each – The Irish Times

Former taoiseach Leo Varadkar will be the star attraction when Chinese entrepreneurs and investors are invited to join him on an exclusive tour of the Great Wall later this month. Numbers are limited to 15 and only business founders, board chairmen/women, presidents and principal shareholders or owners need apply to take part in the three-hour […]

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Researchers suspect repairs to a military research facility in Iran

Satellite images of the Taleghan complex (archive image).Image: keystone According to researchers, satellite images suggest that Iran is rebuilding a well-known military research facility. Jul 11, 2026, 06:54Jul 11, 2026, 06:54 Corresponding activities have been seen at the military complex in Partschin in recent weeks, as reported by the Institute for Science and International Security, […]

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Second blackout in Cuba in a week

The government in Havana blames US sanctions for the ongoing power outages.Image: keystone Jul 11, 2026, 06:48Jul 11, 2026, 06:48 For the second time in just four days, another island-wide blackout has occurred in Cuba. The Department of Energy announced that emergency protocols to restore power have been activated. Due to the dilapidated infrastructure and […]

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Small plane crash in Bahamas kills 10 people

Nine passengers and a pilot have died in a small plane crash in the Bahamas, officials said. The light aircraft was making a short trip from Lynden Pindling International Airport, near capital Nassau, San Andros Airport when it “reportedly encountered difficulties” and crashed into bushes prior to landing, the country’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Authority said […]

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