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Pope Leo bows to migrants' 'dignity' in Gran CanariaThe pope visited the port of Arguineguin, a flashpoint of a migration crisis in the Canary Islands. He argued European leaders cannot claim human dignity while allowing the Mediterranean to become an "unmarked grave."

The sites fighting to be removed from the Unesco World Heritage ListIt recognises places of "outstanding universal value" and can catapult lesser-known sites to global fame. So why are some places pleading to be removed from the list?

David Hockney, revolutionary British artist famed for his pools and portraits, dies aged 88Bradford-born painter, who made his name with sunkissed visions of California and never stopped breaking barriers, going on to become one of contemporary art’s most important figures, has died.

China has long sought to control women’s bodies. Increasingly, they’re making their own choicesMore women are rejecting state pressure over their reproductive choices, amid the devastating legacy of the one-child policy

The geography of AIThe dream of a free and placeless digital world is over. Artificial intelligence is rooted in territory, resources and national power.

Ryanair investigated over charging parents to sit with childrenRyanair is being investigated by the UK's competition watchdog over charges it imposes on parents to sit next to their child on flights.

Too many people are shockingly bad at prioritisationChoosing where to focus is among the most important skills.

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Backpacking with Baby, Pt. 1: A useful guide to travelling in Southeast Asia with a young childWhen I first announced to friends and family that my partner and I were planning on taking our 18-month old backpacking through Southeast Asia for four months, the responses ranged from “Amazing! But how!?’” to “Are you crazy?” I

Dispatches’ list of the Top 10 beaches in EuropeFor some, this could be a secluded spot with a few people. For others, it could be a holiday getaway for the whole family, and for others, this could be a resort with endless parties and frivolity.

Aegina: The authentic Greek island experience conveniently close to AthensThe island of Aegina is located in the Saronic Gulf, about 25 kilometers southwest of the port of Piraeus, the main port of Athens. Aegina’s proximity to the capital makes it an ideal spot for a weekend away or even a day trip for those weary of the city.

Dispatches’ ultimate guide for your Turkish coastal escape 2025: Hidden beaches of the Antalya Coast and the AegeanTurkey is a colorful mosaic of cultural heritage and nature. The most stunning hidden beaches are located along the Aegean Sea on the north and the Antalya Coast farther south on the Mediterranean. (Marmaris is traditionally the dividing line between the Med and the Aegean.)

New for 2026: Dispatches’ list of Europe’s new theme parks and expansionshinking about checking out all the new theme parks in Dubai and the rest of the Middle East? We don’t think so. War is definitely a buzz kill. But relax … there’s so much going on in Europe you’ll have your choice of new and improved parks to keep you, your friends and your family entertained all summer.

New for 2026: Dispatches’ guide to the best art exhibitions across Europe (updated)

Polya Pencheva: Dispatches’ list of the must-see 2026 music festivals in Belgium

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

Confused about Sweden’s new citizenship rules? Here’s what changed

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New for 2026: Dispatches’ guide to the best art exhibitions across Europe (updated)

Polya Pencheva: Dispatches’ list of the must-see 2026 music festivals in Belgium

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

Confused about Sweden’s new citizenship rules? Here’s what changed

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Business

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?

Hiring has begun: American luxury EV maker Lucid Motors is expanding to 12 European countries

Expat Essentials

Travel

Alex Beaton: Why Millennials will keep travelling, all the way to the apocalypse

Wine, castles and winding roads: Exploring the heart of Chianti by Vespa

Galyna Rogovska: My ultimate guide to 32 of Phuket’s most popular beaches

IN OTHER NEWS...

Alex Beaton: Why Millennials will keep travelling, all the way to the apocalypse

Moriah Costa: Must-see Paris exhibitions for summer 2026

Wine, castles and winding roads: Exploring the heart of Chianti by Vespa

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