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What options does Trump have now in Iran? Not many, and they’re all badPresident Donald Trump’s Iran entanglement is beginning to resemble a visual illusion known as the Penrose stairs, which endlessly climb and descend but always end up in the same place.

Bonnie Tyler, 80s pop legend known for Total Eclipse of the Heart and more, dies aged 75Welsh singer and Eurovision entrant’s other hits included Footloose soundtrack smash Holding Out for a Hero.

Late goals, comebacks and upsets - is record-breaking World Cup best ever?Great goals, thrilling comebacks, late drama, shock results – what a World Cup it has been.

US birthright citizenship ruling eases fears among IndiansThe recent US Supreme Court ruling on birthright citizenship has eased concerns and reduced uncertainty for Indian families living in the United States.

Sami Tamimi’s recipes for aubergine dolma bake with a spicy herb and spinach saladThe comfort of dolma without spending hours coring, stuffing and rolling.

How to sleep in a heatwave: 13 clever tips and cooling essentialsToo hot to sleep? From temperature-regulating mattress toppers to freezing your hot water bottle, here are our best buys for sweaty nights – and what to avoid.

Italy leads push to weaken green rules in €2T EU budget Italy is leading a rearguard effort to water down environmental rules in the EU’s next €2 trillion budget, opening a new divide that threatens to further complicate already thorny negotiations, according to three EU diplomats with knowledge of the discussions.

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Summer with the small humans: Adventures in the Netherlands they’ll never forgetThe Netherlands has tons of attractions for kids including great theme parks, kid-focused museums and parks.

Thanks, climate change (updated): How I got tick-borne Lyme Disease without even knowing itWhen we think of global warming, we tend to think of melting ice caps and rising seas. Climate change is still an abstraction for most people. But I can assure you the real and present danger is the spread of tiny little parasites that spread diseases from hot climes to cold.

Nina Danilova: My favorite thrift and vintage stores in Florence, Italy’s premiere city of fashionKnowing where to look and being ready to travel outside of the city center, you will soon find out that Florentine vintage and thrift-shops are full of real gems that cater to the most fastidious visitors and fashion novices alike.

Dr. Kris Bryant: Austria is hiking heaven … and a tick-borne encephalitis hotspotEditor’s note: With climate change, the area for tick-borne encephalitis has expanded. This post has been updated with information about Austria’s tick vaccine. You can see current information here on encephalitis hotspots in Austria, Switzerland and Denmark.

Heat in Greece, Pt. 1: ‘We need to demand better solutions’Deadly heatwaves are sadly becoming more common in Greece, as the Mediterranean country is experiencing some of the worst climate change in the region.

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An Expat Parent’s Guide to Swedish Life

Gerard & Anton Awards: a 12-year history of spotting Eindhoven’s most promising tech startups

Here’s how US citizens can purchase property in Croatia, be it for an investment or for a new life

American 250: We’ll get by with a little help from our friends

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Business

From companies house to business banking: A helpful guide to starting a business in the UK

Hey startups, RVO is a one-stop shop for everything from funding to international expansion

EBB: EU raises the ante with 5 billion euro Scaleup Europe Fund, but is it enough?

Expat Essentials

Travel

The great Aussie motel: How to see the real Australia and save money

Dayna Camilleri-Clarke: Ten years in and Malta’s beaches still surprise me

Cristina Miceli: Three day-trips from Antalya for outdoor adventure lovers

IN OTHER NEWS...

New for 2026: Dispatches’ (always updated) list of the best EDM-plus festivals across Europe and the globe

The great Aussie motel: How to see the real Australia and save money

Dayna Camilleri-Clarke: Ten years in and Malta’s beaches still surprise me

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