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Apr 25, 2026 - World

Haris Doukas warns that with 700,000 residents and 8 million tourists, people are being pushed out of their neighbourhoodsIn the heart of ancient Athens, on narrow streets and around archaeological sites, visitor groups appear to be everywhere, snaking their way behind tour guides.At other times, officials would have welcomed such scenes. But for Haris Doukas, the socialist mayor who is determined to reclaim the capital’s congested city centre for its citizens, the start of the tourist season leaves much of its historic heart at risk of “over-saturation.” Entire neighbourhoods, he believes, are in danger of losing their authenticity because of uncontrolled tourist development. Continue reading...

Apr 25, 2026 - World

Former Liberal party senator, who was elected to state upper house in March, says flights ‘worth every cent’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastOne Nation’s South Australian leader has paid back Australia’s richest person for private flights he took while campaigning in the state’s recent election.Cory Bernardi confirmed on Saturday that he had reimbursed a “substantial” sum of money to Gina Rinehart’s company S Kidman & Co, to comply with new state laws that prohibit political parties and candidates from receiving electoral donations or gifts from individuals, businesses or unions. Continue reading...

Apr 25, 2026 - World

Russian drone and missile strikes on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro killed at least four people and wounded 21 overnight, local authorities said Saturday

Apr 25, 2026 - World

Suspected Somali pirates have hijacked a fuel tanker off the northeastern coast of Somalia, according to a local official and the British military

Apr 25, 2026 - World

Authorities in Tunisia have ordered a one-month suspension of the Tunisian League for Human Rights