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Europe’s ‘fairytale’ country is so tiny it could fit into the UK 1,521 times
Looking for a slightly more peaceful summer holiday this year? (Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto) From Paris to Rome and Barcelona, Europe is full of sprawling capital cities – but with many countries fighting overtourism, there’s increasingly...
Business : Malaysia Gains Preferential Palm Oil Market Access, Recognition Through MEEPA
KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has gained preferential market access and recognition for its sustainable palm oil following the signing of the Malaysia-European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Economic Partnership Agreement (MEEPA). The...

Strikes only set back Iran’s nuclear program by months, US report says
A U.S. intelligence report suggests that Iran’s nuclear program has been set back only a few months after U.S. strikes and was not “completely and fully obliterated” as President Donald Trump has said, according to two people familiar with the...

Tesla's disastrous run continues with 40% drop in European sales
Tesla's sales slump continues despite billionaire Musk saying he is now 'super focused' on the electric carmaker Tesla’s sales across Europe continued to decline steeply, even as wider demand for electric cars rises. The latest car sales data show...

Swifts must 'kick on' after Irish Cup win - Maguire
Dungannon Swifts winger Thomas Maguire says that there will be "more expectation" on his side this year but they go into the new campaign with a "spring in their step". Rodney McAree's side won the Irish Cup for the first time in May with a...

Intelligence report suggests US strikes only set back Iran's nuclear program by months
WASHINGTON (AP) — A U.S. intelligence report suggests that Iran's nuclear program has been set back only a few months after U.S. strikes and was not "completely and fully obliterated" as President Donald Trump has said, according to two people...

LGT and iCapital Join Forces for Alternatives Investing
In a landmark fintech collaboration, LGT and iCapital have launched a cutting-edge digital platform designed to transform the way alternative investments are managed and experienced. The partnership marks a bold step toward automation,...

The road to the World Cup starts here for Scotland... and it's a path fraught with danger for Steve Clarke
Steve Clarke got most things right in Liechtenstein’s picturesque Rheinpark Stadium on Monday. The one thing he got completely wrong was his assertion that the result would have no bearing on the World Cup qualifying campaign in the autumn. On the...

Tooth Replacement Market to Reach $30.6 Billion by 2032, Growing at a CAGR of 7.7% from 2025, Says Meticulous Research®
Market Growth Driven by High Prevalence of Dental Caries & Edentulism, Rising Cosmetic Dentistry Demand, Digital Technology Adoption, and 3D Printing Advancements REDDING, Calif., June 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a comprehensive market...

Bahrain sends most government workers home to 'keep streets clear'
Bahrain, home to the US Central Command’s regional base, issued public safety guidance on Sunday in the wake of American strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. The Gulf nation is strategically close to Iran. It hosts US personnel and military officials...

Hearts goalkeeping issues played down as Craig Gordon discusses a new Scotland opportunity
Season 2025/26 is just around the corner Four Hearts goalkeepers are recovering from injury ahead of the new season following a series of fitness issues. First-team members Craig Gordon, Zander Clark and Ryan Fulton have been sidelined alongside...

American attack only set back Iran’s nuclear program by months, U.S. intelligence report suggests
Breadcrumb Trail Links News World The assessment suggests that at least some of Iran's highly enriched uranium, necessary for creating a nuclear weapon, was moved before the strikes and survived Author of the article: The Associated Press Michelle...

Israel and Iran accept ceasefire plan announced by Trump to end 12-day war Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel had achieved all of its war goals in the 12-day operation against Iran. Read More »
BEERSHEBA, Israel (AP) — A tentative truce proposed by President Donald Trump hung in the balance as Israel said Iran had launched missiles into its airspace less than three hours after a ceasefire went into effect and vowed to retaliate....

Che Adams relieved to break Scotland goal curse as George Hirst makes striker's job 'easier'
Hat-trick hero Che Adams ended his Scotland goal drought in style and then set his sights on the World Cup qualifiers. The striker netted a hat-trick as Scotland beat Liechtenstein 4-0 in Monday night’s friendly in Vaduz. The Torino star netted...

Israel, Iran accept ceasefire after Tehran launchse final onslaught of missiles
Israel and Iran on Tuesday accepted a ceasefire plan proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump to end their 12-day war that roiled the Middle East, after Tehran launched a retaliatory limited missile attack on a U.S. military base in Qatar. The...

Status of ceasefire unclear after Iranian missile barrage st...
Israel did not immediately acknowledge any ceasefire, but there were no reports of Israeli strikes in Iran after 4 a.m. in Tehran. Heavy Israeli strikes continued in Iranian cities until shortly before that time. The Israeli military declined to...

Israel and Iran accept ceasefire
BEERSHEBA, Israel — (AP) — Israel and Iran on Tuesday accepted a ceasefire plan proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump to end their 12-day war that roiled the Middle East, after Tehran launched a retaliatory limited missile attack on a U.S....

Trump announces ceasefire between Iran, Israel after Iran's missile attack on US base in Qatar
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — President Donald Trump said that Israel and Iran had agreed to a "complete and total ceasefire" soon after Iran launched a limited missile attack Monday on a U.S. military base in Qatar, retaliating for the American...

Lennon Miller to Celtic transfer bid poised for relaunch as James Penrice scouted amid left back hunt
Celtic are expected to go back in for Lennon Miller. The Motherwell starlet made his Scotland debut in last Friday night's defeat to Iceland before being handed his start by Steve Clarke in the 4-0 thumping of Liechtenstein. Record Sport...

Ross Doohan admits Scotland debut will take time to sink in
The 27-year-old was called up after injuries to Angus Gunn and Robby McCrorie saw them withdraw from the Scotland squad after Friday’s 3-1 defeat by Iceland. With Craig Gordon, Liam Kelly and Zander Clark already missing for fitness reasons,...