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Smoke Without Borders
The year 2025 has seen an exceptionally severe start to Canada’s wildfire season, with blazes of unprecedented scale and far-reaching consequences. Extreme wildfires have ignited across multiple provinces, consuming millions of acres of forest and...

International judges find 'hidden gems' in Laois town
Abbeyleix was firmly in the spotlight when the Canada based Communities in Bloom judges descended on the town last week. Abbeyleix Tidy Towns is competing in the 31st Edition of Communities in Bloom in the International Challenge Small category,...

REVEALED: The most family-friendly airports in the world
iCandy has launched the Little Flyers Index, a global index that ranked over 100 international airports based on how well they cater to families to make family travel smoother. The index looks at key features that matter most to parents on the...

China Brand Fair 2025: 350 Chinese manufacturers gather in Budapest – photos, videos
Held from 26–28 June 2025, the China Brand Fair once again welcomed visitors to Hungexpo’s “A” Pavilion in Budapest, offering a dynamic three-day platform for Chinese and Central European companies, manufacturers, and suppliers to network, explore...

The NATO Meeting in The Hague and the Latest Developments in...
“Geopolitics does not forgive ignorance and does not reward indecision.” - Adapted from Zbigniew Brzezinski— Corneliu Pivariu I. Introduction The NATO meeting held in The Hague on June 24-25, 2025, took place in a tense and fluid international...

20 International Cities That Are Perfect for American Retirees
Personal Finance Maridav / Shutterstock.com Regardless of the reason, many Americans are relocating to international cities. On the plus side, there is a good chance they are doing so because not just of a changing view, but an opportunity to save...

I needed miracle pills to beat on-court illness, says Djokovic after win
Class in adversity. It could be the motto of Novak Djokovic who fought off illness to win under the floodlights on Centre Court in four sets to earn a second-round match against Britain’s Dan Evans (Alyson Rudd writes).And perhaps it is this...

Frank Zappa’s unaired TV special Cheaper Than Cheep is a recovered gem
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The Bear and Squid Game: Best of this week’s TV and streaming
We’ve sifted through the latest offerings from TV and streaming platforms to find the best shows you should be watching this week. SQUID GAME NETFLIX The six-episode final series of the hit Korean drama picks up right where season two left off,...

REDMAGIC Announces, REDMAGIC Astra Gaming Tablet
Following the recent release of the REDMAGIC 10 Air Gaming phone, which I recently reviewed for Coolsmartphone, we have another tablet from REDMAGIC.This time around it is going to be called the REDMAGIC Astra Gaming Tablet, and quite a few things...

Iconic ascents, unpredictability and 'a little bit of craziness' - Tales from the women's Giro d'Italia
The Giro d’Italia Women is the longest-running women’s professional race, and is as famous for its prestige and historical significance as it is for the mountainous backdrop and unpredictability that have fuelled a myriad of anecdotes and tales...

National titles and international performance highlights of busy week for Offaly Athletics club
Duffy and Maher claim National Titles at 123.ie Juvenile Championships The future of Irish athletics was on display in Tullamore as the 123.ie National Juvenile Track and Field Championships got underway on Saturday and Sunday the 28th and 29th of...
Scorching heatwave grips southern Europe’s cities
A heatwave continues to grip large parts of Europe, with authorities in many countries issuing health warnings amid searing temperatures. Southern Spain is the worst-affected region, with temperatures in the mid-40s Celsius recorded in Seville and...

Proposed defence spending hike to 5% of GDP exposes divisions among Nato members
Nato leaders are poised to endorse a landmark agreement to raise the alliance's collective defence investment target to 5% of GDP, as the Alliance faces mounting global security threats. The endorsement, expected at the Nato summit in The Hague on...

Taiwan’s Missing Economic Growth: Pitfalls of Profit-Driven Growth
Taiwan will be reviewing its minimum wage in the third quarter of this year, but business groups are once again claiming that minimum wage should not be raised because it will hurt businesses. This article looks at the data to explain why raising...

England’s Under-21s defeat Germany in thrilling final to retain Euros crown
England were crowned back-to-back Under-21 European champions for just the second time as Lee Carsley matched Dave Sexton’s achievement as the only Young Lions manager to retain the title. Advertisement Advertisement Carsley’s side required extra...

4hrs and 38mins after kick-off, Chelsea finally plot route through the chaos
A chaotic finish, for a chaotic match. Chelsea scrambled into the Club World Cup’s quarter-finals after more than two hours of actual football, plus close on two hours of suspended football. Four hours and 38 minutes to complete, in all. There was...

Macron’s summit curveball
Welcome to the Capitals, your concise and comprehensive summary of European news from Eddy Wax and Nicoletta Ionta in Brussels. We welcome feedback and tips here. You can sign up here. In today’s edition: What happened at the EU summit A motion of...

Six England U21 Stars Who Could Force Their Way Into Thomas Tuchel’s World Cup Plans
After England Under-21s lifted the UEFA European U21 Championship for a second consecutive time, we look at some of their players who could become part of the senior squad for the 2026 World Cup. Another famous trophy win for England; well, for...

13 Of The Best-Selling Tire Brands At Walmart
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Sam Walton, the founder of Walmart, opened the first store in 1962 in Rogers, Arkansas, with the idea to provide the lowest prices anytime, anywhere. As soon as Walmart went national in the...