Mpox 2024 mapped: All the countries where cases of the new strain have been confirmed

WhatsApp has introduced ads for the first time, diverging from its original stance against advertising, which was highlighted in a 2012 blog post. Currently, ads will only appear in the Updates tab, with promises of maintaining user privacy, although concerns have been raised about potential future changes and deeper data collection as the platform evolves. Need More Context? 🔎

EasyJet cabin crews in Spain plan to strike for three days starting June 25 to demand improved working conditions and salaries, which are reportedly 30% to 200% lower than their counterparts in other European bases. While no flights have been canceled yet, EasyJet aims to maintain normal operations during the strike amid ongoing protests against mass tourism in Spain. Need More Context? 🔎

Amid escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, Tehran was engulfed in smoke following an Israeli airstrike on June 15, 2025. The Strait of Hormuz, a crucial oil shipping route, faces potential disruption, with experts warning that Iran's threats to close it could lead to significant market turmoil and oil price surges, echoing the impacts of the Russia-Ukraine war and the COVID-19 pandemic. Need More Context? 🔎

WH Mogford & Son, a historic hardware shop in Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, is set to close permanently by September 2025 after over 160 years of operation due to declining customer numbers and rising costs. Owner Paul Gillam, who has been with the shop for 30 years, expressed gratitude to local supporters while customers lamented the loss of the beloved "Aladdin's cave" of DIY supplies. Need More Context? 🔎

Banco Sabadell is considering selling TSB Bank, which it acquired for £1.7 billion in 2014, amid a hostile takeover attempt by Spanish rival BBVA. The move comes as TSB, with around 175 UK branches and five million customers, has seen profits nearly double, but the UK banking sector is facing significant changes, including branch closures by other banks like NatWest and Santander. Need More Context? 🔎

An Air India flight from Ahmedabad to London was cancelled due to 'technical issues' just a week after flight AI171 crashed, resulting in the deaths of 270 people. Investigators are analyzing the black boxes from the tragic incident, while the airline's ongoing flights remain on schedule despite recent operational challenges. Need More Context? 🔎