Archive: 2025 / 07
EasyJet Faces £25 Million Profit Blow as French Air Strikes Disrupt European Travel
EasyJet expects a £25 million dent to profits this year after French air traffic controller strikes and rising fuel costs caused major disruptions. Despite a strong Q3, the airline is under pressure as 660 flights were cancelled and over 1 million passengers across Europe were affected. Calls for EU intervention are growing to prevent more chaos.
MoreBryan Mbeumo Secures Dream £70m Manchester United Move After Standout Brentford Season
Bryan Mbeumo has signed for Manchester United in a club-record £70m deal, leaving Brentford after a prolific season. The forward, who idolized United growing up, hopes to thrive under Ruben Amorim as United revamp their squad following a poor campaign. Negotiations with Brentford were tense but concluded successfully.
More7.4 Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Russia’s Kamchatka, Prompts and Cancels Hawaii Tsunami Alert
A powerful 7.4 earthquake struck off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula, sparking—and quickly canceling—a tsunami watch for Hawaii. Numerous strong aftershocks followed. The event underscored the seismic volatility of the Pacific Ring of Fire and tested earthquake alert systems.
MoreEngland’s Lionesses Drop Taking the Knee Amid Jess Carter Racism Storm at Euro 2025
England’s Lionesses have chosen to stop taking the knee before matches at Euro 2025, following racial abuse aimed at Jess Carter. Citing the gesture’s fading impact, the team now seeks more effective ways to challenge racism in football while standing in solidarity with affected players.
MoreAvelo Airlines Shuts Down West Coast Operations, Refocuses on East Coast Hubs
Avelo Airlines is set to close its West Coast operations, including its Hollywood Burbank base, by December 2025, reallocating its fleet and resources to six growing East Coast bases. The move reflects the carrier’s struggle to achieve profitability in Western niche markets since launching in 2021.
MoreLicense Plate Dispute: Citizens in Serbia and Kosovo Reject Ongoing Tit-for-Tat Policies
Kosovo’s decision to require Serbian drivers to use temporary plates flared tensions in the Balkans, sparking mass protests, official resignations, and deepening distrust on both sides. An EU-brokered deal paused the dispute, but complicated sovereignty and governance issues remain unsettled.
MoreTracie Andrews and the Calculated Road Rage Lie That Shocked Britain
Tracie Andrews became infamous after killing her boyfriend Lee Harvey in 1996 and inventing a road rage attacker to shift blame. Her elaborate lies and public grieving unraveled under police scrutiny, turning her case into a chilling example of cold-blooded deception.
MoreAir India Crash Probe Focuses on Captain's Fuel Shutdown, Motives Under Scrutiny
Investigators zero in on the Air India crash where the captain may have purposely switched off fuel to both engines right after takeoff. The AAIB details cockpit tension and rapid loss of thrust. U.S. officials suspect intent but motive is still unclear, with no defects found and recent engine installations noted.
MoreTomorrowland Main Stage Destroyed by Fire, Festival Plans Press On
Tomorrowland's main stage was devastated by fire just days before the 2025 festival in Belgium. Organizers are working on emergency solutions, and while the cause is unclear, the event will go ahead as planned, though significant changes are expected.
MoreEmma Watson Steers Oxford Rowing Team to Victory and Reinvention
Emma Watson, famous for Harry Potter, joined Oxford’s New College rowing team as coxswain during the 2025 Summer Eights. Juggling master’s and DPhil studies, she led her crew to a win despite playful nods to her acting past. Watson’s pivot to sports and academia marks a bold new chapter for the star.
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