Aviation Disruption: Portugal braces for a June 3 general strike that could hit about 500 flights, with knock-on effects before and after the action—potentially including carriers with Portuguese-based cabin crews like easyJet and Ryanair. Cuba-US Tensions: The US indictment of former Cuban leader Raúl Castro over the 1996 civilian plane shootdown is drawing sharp condemnation from China and Russia, as Washington tightens pressure on Havana. World Cup Under Scrutiny: FIFA’s expanded 48-team tournament is also being flagged as potentially the most polluting in international sport, with experts warning of millions of tonnes of CO2. Spain-Linked Diplomacy: European governments, including Spain, are summoning Israeli diplomats over alleged degrading treatment of Gaza flotilla detainees, demanding apologies and releases. Travel Trend: Astro tourism is surging as airlines report demand for celestial events—meteor showers, eclipses and Northern Lights—turning “sky watching” into a major summer draw.