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Get involved in Europe’s growing urban adventure scene
National Geographic
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This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). Packing for a city break used to involve comfortable shoes, a smart casual outfit or two, a big appetite and a sturdy liver. Indulgence was the focus, with a little light sightseeing...
Tour de France 2025: Van der Poel wins stage two and takes yellow jersey – live
The Guardian
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July 6, 2025
Key eventsShow key events onlyPlease turn on JavaScript to use this feature General classification top five after stage two1. Mathieu Van der Poel (Alpecin-Deceuninck), 8hrs 38mins 42secs 2. Tadej Pogacar (UAE Team Emirates-XRG), +4secs 3. Jonas...
Researchers revive Europe’s historical scents, including ‘the smell of hell’
Cyprus Mail
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July 6, 2025
EU-funded researchers are merging multidisciplinary expertise with AI tools to document, reconstruct and preserve Europe’s historical scents. By Kaja Šeruga What do you think hell smells like? British researcher Dr William Tullett has faithfully...
Ex-Mavericks exec Donnie doesn't hold back on Luka Doncic trade: "Wouldn’t have happened when I was in Dallas"
Sportskeeda
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July 5, 2025
The Luka Doncic trade to the LA Lakers shocked many people. The Dallas Mavericks not only broke their image of protecting and valuing their superstar players, but the trade also greatly shifted the power dynamic within the league. Just like fans...
Uzbekistan explores investment projects with European firms
Daryo
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July 6, 2025
Deputy Minister of Investments, Industry and Trade of Uzbekistan Akram Aliev recently held meetings in Tashkent with representatives of leading European companies to strengthen economic ties and explore joint investment opportunities. Source:...
England U21 vs Netherlands U21 prediction: Young Lions heading back to final
The Independent (U.S.)
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June 25, 2025
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...
Chemical Fingerprinting of Urban Runoff Using a Combined Iterative DDA and DIA Workflow
LCGC International
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Key Points: Urban runoff is a complex and undercharacterized source of chemical pollution. It contains numerous emerging contaminants such as 6PPD-quinone, HMMM, and DPG, many of which originate from vehicle traffic and tire wear. A combined...
Here are the 'coolest' European destinations to visit in summer
Gulf Today
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June 22, 2025
Shade seekers can rejoice, holiday travel trends are changing and tan-refreshing, sunbed-stewing summer getaways are on the decline. In light of the ongoing climate crisis, Brits - habitually inclined to boil abroad - are redirecting their...
‘Hard to get hold of them in the villages’: Little-known gig that helped shape new Matildas coach
Fox Sports
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It’s easy to be blinded by Joe Montemurro’s glittering resume ahead of his first game in charge of the Matildas against Slovenia in Perth on Thursday night — and to assume the biggest lessons were learned at the largest clubs. A select few boast...
A dog goes for a ride — and other news in pictures
The Times
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Charlie Cumming, 17 and Ezra Cox, 22, apprentice piano makers, carry a set of keys to their workshop in North Yorkshire. The pair work at Cavendish Pianos in Skipton, the only manufacturer of pianos in the UK, which is trying to revive the dying...
Mediterranean countries' ministers call for resilient farming
STA
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June 24, 2025
Luxembourg, 24 June - Slovenia hosted a working dinner of MED9 ministers on the sidelines of a meeting of EU agriculture ministers in Luxembourg on Monday. The conclusions of the debate on sustainable management in agriculture will be the basis...
Tadej Pogačar and Urška Žigart to star in children’s picture book
Cycling Weekly
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June 21, 2025
Cycling power couple Tadej Pogačar and Urška Žigart are set to star in an upcoming children’s picture book, available in their home nation of Slovenia next week. The pair appear as central characters in Pogi pa Pika a fantasy adventure that will...
Trump’s 5% NATO defence push could backfire on low spenders
EurActiv
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June 24, 2025
NATO’s new spending plan expected to be adopted this week will expose just how creative some of the alliance's members have been with their accounting. That's because some reluctant military spenders in NATO have used an expansive definition when...
Matildas fall to first loss under Joe Montemurro in 1-0 defeat to Panama at Hands Oval in Bunbury
PerthNow
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July 5, 2025
Panama have inflicted a first defeat on Joe Montemurro’s Matildas, as Australia were downed 1-0 in their historic clash at Hands Oval in Bunbury. In front of 10,727 fans, Sherline King’s 59th-minute winner made Australia pay for a disjointed...
Arsenal aim to complete two signings by NEXT WEEK as summer transfer spree hots up
The Scottish Sun
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July 4, 2025
ARSENAL hope to sign Martin Zubimendi and Christian Norgaard in time for their pre-season training camp in Spain next week. The Gunners’ only summer signing so far saw them activate Chelsea keeper Kepa Arrizabalaga’s £5million release clause to...
Sky-high protest: activists confront fossil gas in Croatia during heatwave emergency
Greenpeace International
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July 4, 2025
Pula, Croatia – Greenpeace Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) activists from six countries have climbed 135 meters (the height of a skyscraper) up a towering fossil gas installation platform known as a Jackup rig, to stage a protest in Pula on the...
AEGEAN 600 5th Edition Sets Sail with Strong Winds and Signature Greek Hospitality
Live Sail Die
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July 5, 2025
Under perfect sunny skies and brisk northerly winds, the 5th edition of the annual AEGEAN 600 kicked off with a flawless start both on and off the water. At midday, the Attica Warm-Up Race offered participating teams a chance to get a taste of...
Infection Leading to Breast Abscess Formation in Pregnancy: A Case Report
Dove Medical Press
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July 3, 2025
Introduction Breast abscess, which usually occurs in breastfeeding women, is a serious complication of mastitis and is caused by pathogenic microorganisms invading the breast tissue through the nipple, triggering an infection that results in the...
EU’s Modernisation Fund disburses EUR 3.66 billion for clean energy projects in nine countries
Balkan Green Energy News
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July 4, 2025
The largest beneficiary of the latest disbursement is Poland, which will receive EUR 1.33 billion for its projects, followed by the Czech Republic, with EUR 1.05 billion, and Romania, with EUR 712.3 million. Hungary will get EUR 181.3 million,...
The options Europe is considering against Israel
Ynet
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July 5, 2025
The European Union is weighing five potential responses to what it defines as "human rights violations by Israel," in Gaza, but the likelihood of imposing sanctions or an embargo remains extremely low due to a lack of consensus and the required...