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25 of the most tempting weekends in Europe — all reached by train
The first time I travelled by train in Europe was on a sleeper to the Pyrenees for a school trip when I was 14. It felt impossibly glamorous eating homemade ham sandwiches while the French countryside slipped by outside. Four years later I...
China Brand Fair in Budapest boosts economic ties with CEEC
Visitors communicate with Chinese exhibitors at the China Brand Fair in Budapest, Hungary, June 26, 2025. The China Brand Fair 2025 kicked off here on Thursday, bringing together over 270 companies from 17 Chinese provinces and municipalities....

Rudy Gobert 2.0? Timberwolves take French big man Joan Beringer at No. 17
MINNEAPOLIS — Joan Beringer is a native of France, a long-armed, lanky center who projects as a rim-running big in the NBA, a staunch rim protector and a demon on the offensive glass. Sound familiar? The Timberwolves took Beringer with the 17th...

Ireland Becomes First European Nation to Advance Ban on Trade With Israeli Settlements
Ireland has become the first European nation to push forward legislation banning trade with Israeli communities in the West Bank and East Jerusalem — an effort officials say is meant “to address the horrifying situation” in the Gaza Strip. On...
Countries that might be the safest if the world falls apart
If you are thinking about where to go if things go south globally, you're not alone. With global tensions climbing and the possibility of widespread conflict no longer a distant scenario, the idea of a personal exit strategy has become more than...

Outright launches important reports on LGBTQ rights in every country
Advocacy organization aims to fill the gap left by cancellation of US reporting on LGBTQ rights Image from the Outright International home page. The LGBTIQ advocacy group Outright International is stepping up to fill the void created by President...

McStay 'relieved from his role' by Mayo board
INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLY USA v Republic of Ireland, Dick's Sport Goods Park, Colorado, Friday, 2.07am TV Live coverage on RTÉ Player from 2am. ONLINE Live blog on RTÉ.ie/Sport and the RTÉ News app WEATHER A warm and humid day is forecast in Colorado...

80 best books to take on holiday this summer — chosen by the experts
Whether you’re jetting off to Bali, hopping on the Eurostar to the Continent or planning a staycation to make the most of our balmy British summer, you’re going to want a holiday read. Luckily, the books team have put their heads together to come...

AI Names and Ranks the 10 Best NBA Players Right Now
Summary ChatGPT has named the top 10 players in the NBA today. Legends such as LeBron James and Stephen Curry still good enough for the list. Victor Wembanyama already earns his spot. The NBA is in a unique place right now. The sport is filled...

EUROTRASH Monday: UAE Dominates Suisse Sans ‘Pogi’
The UAE Emirates XRG team showed that they don’t need Tadej Pogačar to win the final overall in stage races. João Almeida took the Tour de Suisse and Filippo Baroncini the Baloise Belgium Tour. In a packed EUROTRASH we also have the video, race...

European Governments Urge De-Escalation After U.S. Strike on Iran’s Nuclear Sites
Protest against attacks on Iran, NYC, U.S., June 21, 2025. X/ @TheNewsScope June 23, 2025 Hour: 8:00 am On Sunday, several European governments voiced concerns over U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, urging all parties to prioritize...
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Greece 2015: There was a viable alternative [Part 11]
This article shows that at several decisive moments during the first six months of the Tsipras government it was possible and necessary to apply different policies from those that were adopted. As a conclusion, it opens up to the European level...

Engagement, Monetization, Quality Content and the Impact of AI Take Center Stage at NATPE Budapest
Follow the money and follow the audience and its needs in the streaming age. That was one point that television industry leaders agreed on in Central and Eastern Europe at this week’s NATPE Budapest, even if their specific strategies may differ....

TV Audiences, Engagement, Monetization, AI in NATPE Budapest Spotlight
Comply with the cash and observe the viewers and its wants within the streaming age. That was one level that tv business leaders agreed on in Central and Jap Europe at this week’s NATPE Budapest, even when their particular methods could differ....

Hungary welcomes NATO’s turn away from Ukraine, and toward Trump’s defence vision
A new commitment by NATO members to increase their defence spending to at least 5 percent of GDP within ten years is a great opportunity for Hungary, the foreign minister said. On the first day of a NATO summit in The Hague, Péter Szijjártó noted...

Estonia joins 14 other EU states in calling for ETS2 ammendments
Estonia, along with 14 other EU member states, sent a letter to the European Commission on Wednesday calling for changes to the second carbon emissions trading scheme (ETS2). The letter warns of the negative social impact that could occur should a...
‘Extremely frustrating’: Matildas star opens up on Spurs situation, ‘perfect’ new Aussie coach
Hayley Raso is the first to admit it’s been a tough year but the Matildas star is looking forward to returning to the national set-up and the Australian jersey in which she’s always thrived. The 30-year-old is making her return from a...

The Latest: Round 1 of the NBA draft closes with a run on traded picks
By Canadian Press on June 25, 2025. Cooper Flagg is headed to the Dallas Mavericks as the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA draft. With Flagg, the Mavs may have found their next franchise superstar less than five months after trading one away. The...
Round 1 of the NBA draft closes with a run on traded picks
Prospective draft picks gather on stage for a photo before the first round of the NBA basketball draft, Wednesday, June 25, 2025, in New York. AP Photo | Adam Hunger Cooper Flagg is headed to the Dallas Mavericks as the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA...

Croatian rock singer making waves in Asia
Dino Jelusić After a successful trip to South Korea, where he introduced a new collaboration between his band Jelusick and South Korea’s most renowned rock band YB, Croatian rock artist Dino Jelusić continued his journey in Asia with a stop in...