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'I’ve travelled to all 44 countries in Europe and there are just four I struggled with'
A globetrotting YouTuber who's visited every country in Europe has named four nations she may not necessarily recommend to others. Lexie Limitless, an American YouTuber, previously secured the incredible accolade of being the youngest person to...

San Francisco Bay Area Should Provide Free Public Transportation
We believe the San Francisco Bay Area deserves Free Public Transportation, ideally paid for by the region's 37 Billionaires The San Francisco Bay Area is beautiful, with fantastic weather, food, diversity and culture. We’re also internationally...

Air and rail traffic disrupted in Hungary as severe storms batter eastern Europe
By Gavin Blackburn with AP Published on 07/07/2025 - 18:20 GMT+2 Severe thunderstorms hit Hungary on Monday forcing the closure of the main international airport in the capital Budapest after debris had been blown across the runways....

Lunch Wrap: ASX hangs in there as new tariff threats sink in
The ASX has clawed its way back to positively flat territory despite some strong tariff-borne headwinds. Pic: Getty Images ASX 200 struggles back into green by lunchtime Info tech and gold stocks prop up struggling market Trump sends out dozens of...
June dry spell causes nationwide drought
Ljubljana, 20 June - The entire Slovenia is currently experiencing drought conditions and the situation is expected to worsen as the country is set to be hit by a heat wave next week with little precipitation, the national Environment Agency...
The Matildas suffered a shock defeat but their coach says ‘you don’t lose’ — ‘you learn’
The Matildas may have suffered a shock loss to Panama but new coach Joe Montemurro isn’t looking at it that way, even if it came against the 56th-ranked nation in the world. Watch every game of The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup LIVE on Kayo Sports |...
ASX hangs in there as tariff talk intensifies
ASX 200 struggles back into green by lunchtime Info tech and gold stocks prop up struggling market Trump sends out dozens of tariff threats ahead of extended deadline After a rough start to the morning saw the ASX 200 slice 0.25% off the top, the...

My favorite Bluetooth trackers beat AirTags, work with Android, and are on sale
ZDNET's key takeaways The Chipolo One Point and Card Point normally retails for $26 and $24, respectively. They're highly accurate, robust, and integrate well into the Google ecosystem. However, the One is only splashproof, and the Card version...

Arsenal transfer news: Benjamin Sesko, Viktor Gyokeres, Martin Zubimendi, Christian Norgaard and more
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

Much ado about censure
Welcome to the Capitals by Eddy Wax, with Nicoletta Ionta. We welcome feedback and tips here. Sign up here. In today’s edition: A censure storm in Strasbourg Tariffs latest Sánchez battles on Kaczyński’s latest tête-à-tête Today's edition is...

Thrown in at deep end, but unknown Brit on coattails of Tour leaders
I watched the finish of the third stage on an iPhone about 500 metres from the end on Rue de la Cunette in Dunkirk. It was a bunch sprint, and a good one as it turned out, Tim Merlier just edging out Jonathan Milan. Instead of being there to see...

Vienna as Europe's AI hub: Regional Support and Billions in Investment Expected
“I am convinced that winning this project could massively increase our city's innovative strength,” Mayor Ludwig explained. / Picture: © Magistrat der Stadt Wien / Christian Jobst / PID These gigafactories are designed as high-performance data...

EU states push to ease anti-deforestation law
Eighteen countries call for delays and simpler rules Most European Union countries have demanded further changes to the bloc's anti-deforestation law, saying some of its producers cannot be expected to meet its terms and face a competitive...
EU countries seek more cuts to deforestation rules, letter shows
By Kate Abnett and Julia Payne BRUSSELS (Reuters) -Most European Union countries have demanded further changes to the bloc’s anti-deforestation law, saying some of its producers cannot be expected to meet its terms and face a competitive...

Nkunku extra-time goal sees Chelsea through to last eight after four-hour match
The never-ending season had the never-ending game. This was Chelsea’s 61st game of a gruelling campaign and they emerged victorious only after the competing forces of the erratic American weather and the pedantic interference of VAR dragged it...

EUROTRASH: Tour de France ’25 Latest News
TOP STORY: Alpecin Deceuninck Dominate 2025 Tour de France news: • Alpecin Deceuninck Dominate • GC Gaps At The Tour de France 2025 • Pogi Is Back ! • Pineapple on pizza? Race news: • Reusser Takes First Women’s Pink Jersey At Giro d’Italia •...

Europe’s underrated ski holidays that won’t break the bank
Spain A country famous for its balmy weather isn’t top of skiers’ agendas, but the Spanish Pyrenees offer miles of powdery pistes. Baqueira-Beret, where the ski season runs from pre-Christmas to post-Easter, is a favourite with the Spanish royal...

Are 'coal-free' countries really free? New Eurostat data shows real consumption levels
By Alessio Dell'Anna & Mert Can Yilmaz Published on 07/07/2025 - 14:35 GMT+2 Coal production and consumption in the EU have fallen to historic lows. Production levels in 2024 dipped to 242 million tonnes, according to Eurostat figures....

Kazakhstan Showcases Global Water Stories in UNESCO Photo Exhibition
ALMATY – Kasteyev Museum of Arts hosted the exhibition dubbed “Walk of Water: Stories of Ice, Rivers, and Drought ” from June 5 to 25. Featuring the works of 22 photographers, the display documented the beauty and vulnerability of freshwater...

Pipistrel’s CEO on electric aviation and the new large NUUVA V300 cargo drone
Nested between the Julian Alps and the Adriatic Sea, Slovenia might appear to be a long way from the world’s top aviation hotspots. However, this small European nation has a very legitimate claim to being one of the cradles of electric aviation....