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Ukraine: Russian strikes on Kyiv region kill at least 17Russian missiles tore through residential buildings and warehouses, part of an intensifying campaign against Ukraine's capital.

SpaceX rocket thought to have crashed into the moon in unintentional collisionA four-tonne piece of a discarded SpaceX rocket that has been floating in space since last year is believed to have unintentionally crashed into the moon at high speed.

Noma Is Back, and So Is Its Controversial Celebrity ChefAfter stepping down from the Copenhagen restaurant, René Redzepi is returning to Noma as creative director, laying out an ambitious vision even as questions about its culture persist.

Austria records all-time high temperature of 41C amid ongoing heat waveAustria recorded its all-time high temperature of 41C (105.8F) on Tuesday as a heat wave gripped the country, according to the country’s weather agency. A temperature of 41C was measured in Vienna-Stammersdorf, broadcaster ORF reported, citing GeoSphere Austria.

Why Estonians invite strangers into their back gardens each summerEach summer, home gardens, garages and even bedroom windows across Estonia become temporary cafes open to anyone.

‘It’s about equality:’ The families who were ripped apart by Italy’s new citizenship lawsThe rulings wiped out the dreams of thousands of Italian descendants who had been hoping to achieve citizenship, derailing life plans and splitting families apart.

Parisians are now flying above the Seine on electric surfboardsParisians are discovering a new way to enjoy the Seine on electric hydrofoil boards. The activity gives riders the sensation of flying above the water while producing no noise or direct emissions.

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Lauren Simmonds: My Top 5 sandy beaches in CroatiaLeisurely strolls along the sand as the waves gently lap your toes aren’t commonplace here, but they do exist. You just need to know where to find them.

Jess Bretin in Sweden: Why Nordic countries lead the world in happinessGlobal happiness reports list Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden at the top year after year. But why is that? Long, dark winters, high cost of living, lower salaries than places like the United States and famously cold, reserved people: these don’t seem like a recipe for joy. Yet, the Nordics continue to outperform other nations in measures of life satisfaction. The explanation: a systematic emphasis on public welfare and a feeling of security and support.

Don’t miss truffle season: Celebrating this incredibly rare delicacy in Italy and FranceTruffles smell a bit like a boar’s pheromones, which is why female pigs were used to hunt them. I thought, “Go girl!” as I cautiously looked around to see if she had swine near her farmhouse.

Geneva is ‘the most boring capital in Europe’? That’s hilarious ….As soon as I moved there, I was won over its cosmopolitan and artistic appeal, sporty feel, historical interest, quietness and dynamism. Geneva really does surprises and contrasts in spades.

Beyond Lisbon: Affordable and convenient cities for a new life in PortugalAfter having lived in Lisbon for six years, I remain a forever-faithful admirer of its charm. However, I have to admit that the idea of moving elsewhere in Portugal grows more appealing with each passing year (and each new apartment search).

Summer in Vienna: Where to heat up the party and where to cool down afterwardsLife moves outside in the summer, and it is common to see the city squares and streets filled with bars spilling out onto the street, or people sitting around in the shaded refuge of the city parks. Later in the evening there are many outside events and parties, with Vienna hosting many cultural and music festivals.

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How Lithuania built six tech Unicorns in less than a decade

‘Let them come home’: The failure to welcome back the Italian diaspora only hurts Italy

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

Antalya alternatives: Unspoiled, overlooked destinations on the Turkish coast

Featured News

News and Buzz

Business

Georgia Lewis: Finding a creative job in the UK after Brexit

Attention, Costco shoppers (updated): Aggressive American big-box retailer has big plans for Europe

Closing clubs in Berlin: The fight over RAW Gelände

Expat Essentials

Travel

Antalya alternatives: Unspoiled, overlooked destinations on the Turkish coast

Ellery Weil: Tips and tricks for making the most of UK train travel

Zoë Prifti: My list of the best places to watch the sunset in London, and things to do while you’re watching

IN OTHER NEWS...

Georgia Lewis: Finding a creative job in the UK after Brexit

Dispatches’ guide to the best areas in Ho Chi Minh City for expat families

Attention, Costco shoppers (updated): Aggressive American big-box retailer has big plans for Europe

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