A Thameslink service from Bedford to Three Bridges was the most overcrowded train in England and Wales last autumn, with a 176% load factor at London St Pancras, according to Department for Transport figures.
The UK's cancellation of a military training exercise in Kenya due to unresolved disagreements over defence arrangements has strained a long-standing defence partnership, highlighting tensions over legal jurisdiction, accountability, and rules governing British forces in Kenya.
An orange typhoon alert was issued for the South China Sea as a storm moves northwest, expected to land between Hong Kong and Lufeng with strong winds (up to 151km/h) and heavy rain, affecting Guangdong, Fujian, and Taiwan.
A monkey caused nearly an hour of peak-hour train delays on Hong Kong's Kwun Tong line near Kowloon Bay station on Thursday morning, prompting reduced speeds before it left on its own and services gradually returned to normal.
Australia is training its emergency services and military personnel in traditional navigation methods like paper maps and celestial navigation. This initiative addresses the nation's high dependency on vulnerable space infrastructure, including satellites and GPS, which could be disrupted by enemy attacks or solar flares, leading to widespread system failures.
Russia's economy faces increasing strain from war financing, leading the Ministry of Finance to suspend bond sales due to high yields demanded by banks. Ukraine's drone attacks on Russian infrastructure, including e-commerce warehouses, further exacerbate economic pressure and challenge the perception of a peaceful life.
Île-de-France Mobilités (IDFM) ouvrira le 15 septembre une plateforme de dédommagement pour les abonnés des lignes J et L du Transilien SNCF Voyageurs, dont le service est dégradé depuis quatre mois. Les remboursements iront jusqu'à un mois d'abonnement Navigo.
US President Donald Trump imposed 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods, citing unfair discrimination against American products. The move, under Section 338 of the Trade Act, exempts some items but applies to many previously protected under the expired USMCA, escalating trade tensions and economic uncertainty.
Uzbekistan is experiencing an intense heatwave with temperatures reaching 42C-48C, prompting authorities to implement urgent measures. These include round-the-clock fire and rescue presence, water spraying for children, public awareness campaigns, and restrictions on metro speeds and heavy vehicle movement.
Emmanuel Macron justifie la relance de la production des Canadair depuis 2017, avec le soutien de plusieurs pays européens, et des experts économiques suggèrent une « année blanche » dans le budget 2027 pour atteindre un déficit de 0,5% du PIB d’ici 2027 et stabiliser la dette publique à 126 milliards d’euros d’économies nécessaires jusqu’en 2032.
Intercity rail travellers in Great Britain may face disruptions this summer due to potential strikes on two mainlines (LNER and Avanti West Coast) and reduced timetables on the Midland mainline (East Midlands Railway) because of malfunctioning Hitachi trains.
Un incendie en Seine-et-Marne perturbe la circulation des TGV sur la ligne Sud-Est, causant des retards importants. 59 départements sont en risque élevé de feux de forêts, et 37 restent en vigilance rouge en raison de la canicule. Plusieurs événements festifs et sportifs sont annulés ou adaptés.
Un incendie de végétation en Seine-et-Marne perturbe fortement la circulation des TGV sur la ligne sud-est, causant des retards allant jusqu'à 4h20 ou des suppressions. Par ailleurs, 59 départements français sont en risque élevé de feux de forêts en raison de la canicule.
La SNCF a annoncé l'annulation d'un quart des départs de trains Intercités et de certains TER cette semaine en raison de la canicule, affectant les déplacements dans plusieurs grandes villes françaises.
Indian Railways offers a Full Tariff Rate (FTR) scheme allowing groups to charter entire trains or reserve coaches for exclusive use. This service is ideal for weddings, religious trips, corporate tours, and educational excursions, with booking possible up to six months in advance.
Namo Bharat trains are revolutionizing urban mobility in Delhi-NCR, connecting cities within an hour at 160 kmph. This RRTS project aims to decongest Delhi, promote satellite city development, and boost regional economic growth by reducing travel times and encouraging a shift from private vehicles.
Bernard Arnault, PDG de LVMH, a écarté toute ambition politique lors d'une interview, critiquant les décideurs. Parallèlement, la SNCF a annulé un quart des trains Intercités et des TER en raison de la canicule.
Telstra CEO Vicki Brady apologized for a national outage caused by a software fault affecting trains, transactions, and emergency calls. In sports, France advanced to the World Cup semi-finals. Australian politics features a Labor mayor's push for pokies reform.
The NATO Summit revealed strains in the Europe-U.S. relationship, with President Trump expressing disappointment over lack of support regarding Iran. Meanwhile, SK Hynix plans a U.S. listing and Goldman Sachs secured $70 billion in retirement asset management deals.
Millions were affected by a massive Telstra outage, but the opposition, led by Angus Taylor, struggled to criticize the government due to their own team's gaffes, including testing triple zero and unsubstantiated claims of foreign interference.
Telstra customers are still experiencing issues calling triple zero due to a secondary problem from Wednesday's outage. Regional train services in Victoria and NSW remain suspended as Telstra's 4G network interferes with backup satellite phones. Investigations and potential penalties are being considered.
Telstra, Australia's largest mobile network, experienced a nationwide outage for most of Wednesday morning, affecting millions of users. The disruption impacted mobile calls, internet access, Eftpos machines, and public transport, prompting concerns about reliance on the network and comparisons to past outages.
La SNCF a annulé un tiers des trains sur les lignes Paris-Clermont, Paris-Limoges-Toulouse et la Transversale Sud, ainsi qu'un quart des Intercités, en raison des fortes chaleurs qui affectent le matériel ferroviaire.
US President Donald Trump reiterated his desire for the US to control Greenland, citing its strategic importance for global security and protection, while stating it's 'not important' for Denmark. Denmark and Greenland's leadership have rejected the demand.
