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Does London heat really feel different?
London Centric
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June 25, 2025
Saturday’s members-only investigation into the missing Banksy of Bethnal Green had a massive response from readers. A special thank you to those who messaged to say they’d made the jump to a paying subscription in order to read the piece: "You are...
Bulgarian Navy exercise Breeze 2025 begins
The Sofia Globe
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July 7, 2025
The Bulgarian Navy’s exercise Breeze 2025 is being held from July 7 to 20, the Ministry of Defence said. The exercise is being held in Bulgaria’s territorial waters, the adjacent zone and the exclusive economic zone, as well as in areas that are...
Voting from afar
Kosovo 2.0
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July 1, 2025
Shortly after 9 a.m. on February 9th, the day of Kosovo’s parliamentary elections, Serafina Ferizaj joined a growing queue outside the Kosovo consulate in Munich, Germany. She could have mailed in her vote — it would have been easier, faster — but...
I've spent the last four months traveling the world full-time... it's not as glamorous as you'd think
Daily Mail
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July 7, 2025
A woman who has spent the last four months traveling the world full-time with just a backpack has shared the highs and lows of her lifestyle. Talia Schreiber, 21, from Belmont, California, has had the travel bug since she went on her first solo...
Heat wave in Balkans to ease, while wildfires continue in some areas
Associated Press of Pakistan
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July 7, 2025
- Advertisement - - Advertisement - - Advertisement - BELGRADE, Jul 7 (AA/APP): The heat wave gripping the Balkans is expected to ease in the coming days, meteorologists said Monday, as authorities continue to battle wildfires across the region....
Heatwave gives way to storms as wildfires persist across Balkans
Gazeta Tema
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July 7, 2025
July 7 – Extreme heat across the Western Balkans is expected to ease this week, with thunderstorms and cooler temperatures forecast, while firefighting efforts continue in several countries grappling with wildfires. North Macedonia has recorded...
Five principles to help boost academia as a career choice
University World News
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EUROPE How do we ensure that academia remains an attractive and sustainable professional pathway in the long term? The European University Association (EUA) recently published five key principles that aim to provide essential guidance to...
ITC strengthens Khatlon dried fruit sector with foundational drying workshop
Asia Plus
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09:37, todayAuthor: Press release by ITC Tajikistan Farmers and dried fruit producers of Khatlon gathered in Abdurahmon-Jomi district on July 4, 2025 for a hands-on workshop focused on the basic principles of fruit drying, marking a significant...
14 Countries' Navies to Join Breeze 2025 Exercise, July 7-20
Bulgarian News Agency
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The 29th edition of the Breeze national naval exercise, codenamed Breeze 2025, is taking place between July 7 and 20, the Bulgarian Navy Headquarters said here on Monday. The exercise will take place in Bulgaria's territorial sea, contiguous zone...
Bulgaria's Priorities for BSEC Chairmanship-in-Office Announced
Bulgarian News Agency
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Four main priorities were determined for Bulgaria's Chairmanship-in-Office of the Organisation of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (BSEC). This was announced at a Parliamentary Committee on Foreign Policy meeting on Thursday. The Chairmanship...
Inside 'Trump Island' the ex-soviet base Ivanka and Jared Kushner plan to turn into luxury resort
The Mirror US
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June 24, 2025
Sazan Island, located off the coast of Albania's secluded Karaburun Peninsula, is one of Europe's most enigmatic and least-known destinations. But that's about to change. Ivanka Trump and her husband, Jared Kushner, have splashed out over $1...
Missile strikes, deliberate pandemic & protecting royals – inside British military drills for war on UK soil
The Sun
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June 25, 2025
MINISTERS have warned Britain could face a "wartime scenario" and unveiled plans for how the country will prepare to face threats. A chilling new national security blueprint set out what the UK can expect as Russia, China and Iran ramp up threats....
MESG 2, MSRON 2 Strengthen Maritime Security Partnerships During Defender Europe 25
DVIDS - Georgia
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June 24, 2025
ROTA, Spain - Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron (MSRON) 2 and Sailors assigned to Maritime Expeditionary Security Group (MESG) 2 Training Unit, based out of Virginia Beach, Va., concluded a successful multinational maritime security...
Aviation emissions continue to rise
Business Traveller
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Aviation emissions are continuing to rise, the Government’s independent advisors have warned. In its assessment of the Government’s progress on reducing emissions, the Climate Change Committee (CCC) found that while overall emissions fell 2.5% in...
Rethinking rainwater
WellBeing Magazine
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July 2, 2025
Explore how sponge cities, rain gardens and depaving help manage rainwater and restore nature to our increasingly urban spaces. Many years ago, Joni Mitchell sang about developers paving paradise and putting up a parking lot. Today, it is becoming...
China loses ground in global clothing exports: Coface
Yahoo Finance
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The global apparel industry is witnessing a significant shift as China's once-dominant position wanes amid rising costs and regulatory challenges, explains trade credit insurance firm Coface. This trend, coupled with potential changes in US trade...
Dalai Lama celebrates 90th birthday in front of huge turnout
Navhind Times
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July 6, 2025
Global leaders show support to Tibetan Buddhist monk Dharamshala: Thousands gathered in the main courtyard of Tsuglagkhang, the Dalai Lama temple, on Sunday to celebrate the 90th birthday of the 14th Dalai Lama, while greetings poured from across...
Europe's 31 most idyllic beaches revealed: Leading travel experts - including Sir Richard Branson - choose the very best, from a dreamy spot in Devon to an Algarve delight
Daily Mail
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July 5, 2025
There are an estimated 300,000 beaches worldwide, of which about 22,000 are in Europe, and 1,500 in the UK. No one can quite say for sure what constitutes a ‘beach’, hence the numerical uncertainty. But we’re sticking with sand and shingle beaches...
July 8-9 Schiller Institute European Conference Summary
Pressenza
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July 4, 2025
by Kevin Gribbroek July 9—A two-day international conference was held this weekend in Strasbourg, France by the Schiller Institute, titled “On the Verge of a New World War: European Nations Must Cooperate with the Global South!” The proceedings...
Five stunning hotspots are the relaxed way to enjoy Maldives-level beaches this summer
Daily Express
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July 6, 2025
If there’s one name that conjures up visions of sun-soaked luxury, it’s the Maldives. With over 160 resort islands offering powdery white sand, turquoise waters and those iconic overwater villas, it’s the definition of tropical indulgence. But...