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Bitter rivalries and golden boots: A ‘line-up for the ages’ in the World Cup semifinals
With four previous champions, Mbappé vs. Yamal, Messi vs. Kane plus an all-star race for the golden boot, the France vs. Spain and…
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‘Almost like gold’: water debate rages on Italy’s Aeolian Islands
Without natural drinking water, residents of Italy's Aeolian Islands are mulling whether to build more desalination plants that wi…
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Rajoy's accusation that France's team play 'without the french' sparks racism row
The phrase “eso sí, sin franceses” in a column by Mariano Rajoy has sparked criticism from the Spanish government and French polit…
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Norway crown princess's son allowed house arrest pending appeal
A Norwegian court on Monday said that Marius Borg Hoiby, son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, could be released from jail with an an…
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French Word of the Day: Balles
Context is very important for this word, especially if someone asks you if you have any of these.
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VW chief confirms plan to cut 50,000 jobs as board rejects plant closures
Oliver Blume tells staff restructuring proposal includes ‘controversial decisions’ but he has broad support Business live – latest…
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'Preventive measures' needed to avoid 'increasingly common' wildfires, says Spanish PM
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez urged Spain to strengthen its prevention measures after one of the country's deadliest wildfires in r…
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Researchers seek to solve mystery of Poland’s “Crooked Forest” before the trees die out
The reason why the pine trees have such dramatic C-shaped curves at the bottom of their trunks remains unknown.
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Russian anti-war politician Boris Nadezhdin detained by police
Boris Nadezhdin attempted to run against Vladimir Putin at the 2024 presidential election, but was prevented from doing so.
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Could Switzerland’s heatwave and drought end this week?
If you're hoping for the extremely hot and dry weather in Switzerland to be over, you may be in luck – though the relief could be …
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What to do with your kids this summer in Copenhagen
The school holidays are upon us, and for families who have chosen to hang around Copenhagen this summer, you might be growing tire…
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Greece's famous ‘Shipwreck Beach’ to be extended to save its iconic wreck
Plans to extend Zakynthos' iconic Navagio Beach by 30 metres aim to preserve its rusting shipwreck for future generations, as visi…
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Video shows civilians taking cover during Russian strike on Sumy
Four people were injured after a Russian strike hit Odesa on 13 July 2026, according to Ukraine's State Emergency Service.
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Ursula von der Leyen pledges EU-wide social media ban for children
European Commission president’s commitment comes after panel of experts calls for restriction for under-13s The European Commissio…
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Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez urges better prevention after deadly wildfire in south
The Prime Minister visited the southern municipality of Turre to meet the emergency services as they work to extinguish the fire.
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In final speech to armed forces, Macron urges European defence porjects
French President Emmanuel Macron on July 13 said Europe was ready to defend itself and freedom with "blood" if necessary, before a…
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Macron urges European defence projects ahead of Ukraine allies meeting
French President Emmanuel Macron stated Europe is ready to defend its freedom with "blood" if necessary, signaling a push for cont…
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Cancellations, heat warnings and football: What to expect on July 14th in France this year
July 14th - Bastille Day in the anglophone world - is France's national day, but extreme weather, wildfires and a certain football…
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Ex-Spanish PM accused of racism after claiming France’s World Cup team ‘does not have any French players’
Former Spanish prime minister Mariano Rajoy has been heavily criticised for his comments
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New American Ebola patient arrives in Germany for treatment
An American Ebola patient has arrived in Germany for treatment, the health ministry said on Monday, weeks after a previous US citi…
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US Congress battles over allowing Turkey to return to the F-35 programme
While the White House has signalled a desire to work more closely with Ankara, some members of Congress have raised concerns about…
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Spain's rent crisis pushes 71% of citizens to favor mortgages
A surge in Spanish rental costs has driven a record 71% of citizens to view mortgages as financially superior, highlighting a wide…
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Gibraltar’s land border with Spain is about to disappear. This is what happens next
In the biggest shift in 300 years, there will no longer be a land border between the two neighbours. Graham Keeley speaks to local…
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Sweden's new 'good conduct' requirements for foreigners comes into force
Tighter requirements for Swedish residence permits are in force as of July 13th, meaning foreign nationals deemed to have "flawed …