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Brittany tourism booms amid heatwaves, but water shortages loom
Rising temperatures are driving a 13 percent surge in western French tourism bookings, bringing an economic boost to Brittany that…
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How new PM Andy Burnham will change UK's international role
From northwest England to the global stage: Andy Burnham becomes Britain's new prime minister on Monday. How will the former mayor…
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British students in EU to face tripled UK tuition fees from 2028
British nationals living in the EU will lose access to subsidised tuition and state loans from 2028, a financial shock that will r…
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Polish hate crimes against Ukrainians rise 30%
A sharp rise in reported hate crimes against Poland’s 1.6 million Ukrainians threatens businesses and social stability as politica…
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India launches first hydrogen-powered passenger train to cut emissions
India launches its first hydrogen-powered passenger train, NaMo Green Rail, boosting clean rail transport and cutting diesel emiss…
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Watch live: UK’s Andy Burnham named Labour leader ahead of taking over as PM
Andy Burnham was on Friday elected leader of the Labour party clearing the way for him to become the UK Prime Minister next week f…
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I have visited Russia every year since the Ukraine war began. The mood has changed
Fuel shortages are starting to bite across Russia – but is Putin heading for a Soviet-esque regime collapse?
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French drought dries up a quarter of small waterways
Three intense heatwaves have dried up a quarter of France's small waterways and placed 100 departments under restrictions, sparkin…
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Magyar seeks EU migration fine refund, wielding budget veto
Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar is demanding the EU refund almost €1 billion in migration fines and release €2 billion in fr…
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EU carbon market to include medium-haul flights from 2029
The European Commission has proposed bringing international flights under 5,000 kilometres into its carbon market from 2029, a mov…
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After heatwave, torrential rain coming to Sweden over the weekend
Swedish weather agency SMHI has issued a yellow warning for torrential rain in western Sweden for Saturday.
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Pyongyang and Beijing bolster ties as North seeks economic aid
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un hosted a senior Chinese official in Pyongyang to strengthen economic ties, a move driven by Pyongy…
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Xi calls for global AI cooperation as US restrictions squeeze China's tech access
As US restrictions continue to limit China's access to advanced technology, Xi Jinping used a major summit to rally developing nat…
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New defence dynamic for Europe at the heart of Franco-German summit
Chancellor Friedrich Merz is hosting President Emmanuel Macron this evening on the eve of a Franco-German cabinet meeting. One of …
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Spahn surrogacy row exposes Germany's strict reproductive laws
CDU leader Jens Spahn is facing internal resignation calls after using a US surrogate, a move that highlights the friction between…
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French expression of the Day: Une histoire à dormir debout
Is it possible to sleep while standing because of a story? Well according to the French, yes it is.
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Spain's PM to attend World Cup final
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez will attend the World Cup final to see his country take on reigning champions Argentina, his …
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140 million Europeans face mental health conditions amid care gap
A new Lancet study reveals 140 million Europeans live with mental health conditions, but with only a third receiving treatment, a …
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Factcheck: Is it really illegal to put on make-up on a French train?
A video has gone viral in France claiming that putting on make-up or nail polish while on either a French train or the Paris Metro…
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Severe storms in France: at least two dead, over 50,000 homes lose power
Thirty French departments were placed on orange alert for storms, with a risk of large hailstones on Thursday evening.
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Steep fines and gear bans signal Europe's overtourism turning point
Municipalities across Europe are introducing severe fines and strict bans on beach equipment and behaviour, signalling a decisive …
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French Phrase of the Day: La petite finale
It's the match that absolutely nobody wants to play in . . .
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Danish Word of the Day: Kringlet
We promise, this word isn't as 'kringlet' as it might seem. Keep reading to learn more about this pastry-related word.
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Gibraltar clamps down on residency before Schengen integration
Gibraltar has introduced strict new residency requirements to prevent a surge in applications from exploiting its upcoming entry i…