International

Friday, August 25th 2017 - 14:24 UTC
“Continued free flow of personal data”, another challenge for Brexit

The UK will seek “new arrangements” with the EU in order to allow for the continued free flow of personal data, according to a government paper. Many UK businesses and law enforcement agencies rely on EU data.
Friday, August 25th 2017 - 14:17 UTC
Strong message to trademark infringements in China: New Balance wins case against local shoemakers

New Balance has won a record payout in a Chinese trademark case after three local shoemakers were found to have infringed the brand's “N” logo. A Chinese court awarded the US sportswear firm more than 10 million Yuan (US$1.5m).
Friday, August 25th 2017 - 13:13 UTC
Qantas...nonstop flights between Sydney and London in 2022

Australian airline Qantas said it wants to introduce nonstop flights between Sydney and London in 2022 and will choose between Boeing’s new 777-8X and Airbus’ A350-900 to fly this ultra-long-haul route.
Friday, August 25th 2017 - 09:52 UTC
UK net migration falls to its lowest in three years; EU citizens leaving following Brexit

Net migration has fallen to the lowest level for three years after a surge in the number of EU nationals leaving the UK since last June's Brexit vote. Net migration - the difference between those entering and leaving the UK - fell 81,000 to 246,000 in the year to March 2017.
Thursday, August 24th 2017 - 11:41 UTC
Populist strategist and Breitbart news criticize Trump's Afghanistan policy

Minutes after President Donald Trump concluded his Afghanistan policy speech Monday night, the conservative site Breitbart news took an aggressive, critical approach to the address and Trump’s new policy. A banner headline blasted the president’s decision to extend the U.S. military commitment in Afghanistan as a “flip-flop” that “reverses course.”
Thursday, August 24th 2017 - 08:13 UTC
Theresa May says UK would take back control of its laws, with the end of Brexit

Prime Minister Theresa May has insisted the jurisdiction of the European Court of Justice in the UK will come to an end with Brexit. As the government published new details of its position, the PM said the UK would “take back control of our laws”.
Thursday, August 24th 2017 - 07:51 UTC
St Helena hopeful of a regular air link to South Africa following a successful proving flight

The St Helena government, a British Overseas Territory in mid Atlantic has said that a commercial aircraft completed a successful proving flight to the island. The Airlink’s Embraer E190-100IGW departed St Helena Airport on Tuesday afternoon following the main flight from Johannesburg and several flight trials before returning to South Africa.
Thursday, August 24th 2017 - 07:42 UTC
UK falling out of favor for young travelers because of Brexit atmosphere

The UK is falling out of favor as a must visit English speaking destination for young travelers wanting to study, tour and work, a wide-ranging new report has warned. Visa controls, currency fluctuations and an unfriendly impression following Brexit are putting one in five young visitors off coming, says the British Educational Travel Association.
Thursday, August 24th 2017 - 07:16 UTC
Southampton “invaded” by ten cruise vessels, with some 55.000 travelers

Southampton welcomed a £25 million boost to its economy over the weekend as ten cruise ships arrived in the city's port. Some 55,000 passengers were embarked and disembarked, splashing their cash in the city's hotels, restaurants and bars. Each of the ships, was estimated to bring a £2.5million boost to the city's economy.
Thursday, August 24th 2017 - 06:55 UTC
The new cruise generation includes a 1.000 ft race track and a “space station”

Norwegian Cruise Line revealed a plethora of highlights that passengers can look forward to aboard the Norwegian Bliss in 2018. The cruise line's President and CEO Andy Stuart showcased some of the exciting concepts and firsts at sea during an exclusive event at Virtuoso Travel Week in Las Vegas.