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Nepal-Tibet flood death toll passes 500 as rescue resumesRescue workers have resumed a search for hundreds of people still missing two days after catastrophic flash flooding hit the border between Nepal and China.

Overcooked? Why robotic pizza makers are failingThe robot pizza-making business has, it's true, been littered with sorry tales of overcooked promises and melting fortunes.

King Haakon VIII takes the throne in Norway following death of Harald VHarald, who was on the throne for 35 years, died early on Friday at the national hospital in Oslo where he was being treated for a rare blood condition

New European Sleeper train to launch from Brussels and Amsterdam to Copenhagen and Malmö in 2028Creating a direct overnight rail connection between the Benelux, Denmark and southern Sweden, European Sleeper’s first route into Scandinavia is targeted to begin operations in April 2028. European Sleeper’s first night train route into Scandinavia is set to begin operations in April 2028 following the announcement of a partnership with German railway operator RDC.

Fake hotel reviews - 10 warning signs to look out for | Money blogTruthEngine specialises in the detection of fake, suspicious and misleading online reviews and has urged holidaymakers not to use reviews as definitive proof their expectations will be met.

C.I.A. Chief Delivered Bleak Assessment of Russia’s War in Secretive Moscow VisitC.I.A. analysts have long questioned whether Mr. Putin’s advisers have given him honest assessments of the war’s trajectory and toll.

How Dolly Parton's business savvy helped her succeed far beyond the chartsNot many musicians would snub a chance to work with Elvis Presley. But when Dolly Parton did so, it made her millions.

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Getting around the UK capital, Pt. 1: Public transport hacks from real LondonersLondon newbies can find the public transport system overwhelming, with tube lines, buses, the Overground, National Rail services and even trams competing for attention. But once you’ve mastered reading the tube map, realised that the Zone fare system means you’ll be charged based on distance. So buzzing around one or two zones is cheaper than a long schlep from an outer zone to an inner city zone. Once you’ve downloaded the Citymapper onto your phone – and heeded the words of wisdom from long-time Londoners, getting around the capital of the United Kingdom won’t seem quite so daunting after all.

Moving to France from the US: If you can dream it, you can do it, say Americans in ParisWith the return of Donald Trump to the presidency today, this is a scary time for Americans. More than a few are at least fantasizing about pulling up stakes and heading for somewhere safe and fun. Like – oh, I dunno – Paris. But in the real world, can you do it?

Miriam Thaler: My guide through Cambridge for all the witches and wizardsA few weeks ago, I first set foot in Cambridge and ever since, I have been constantly wondering whether during my travels here from London King’s Cross, I might accidentally have boarded the train at Platform 9 ¾. The grand gothic colleges, the small alleyways lined with crooked redbrick houses, old gnarled pubs, hidden bookshops, students in long black capes roaming the streets all weave an air of “olde English magick” making me feel like I have fallen into a “Harry Potter” spin-off.

Theme parks you can drive to from BerlinWhile Berlin has its fair share of what’s called “Erlebnispark” within one-hour drive around the city — check out Holland Park to the north-west, Karls Erlebnis-Dorf to the west, Irrlandia to the south-east of Berlin, Freizeitpark Germendorf to the north-west (the dinosaurs park) and the aquapark Tropical Islands again to the south-east, — those aren’t exactly classic amusement parks with lots of rides and carousels. For those, one needs to take a longer trip. W

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Three day trip ideas close to Amsterdam for nature lovers

Paul Arnold: Why I chose to integrate into life in Spain

Why Europe’s security tech is diverging from America’s

Dutch home buying made simple

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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

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Best Beaches in Albania: From Ksamil to the Albanian Riviera

Three day trip ideas close to Amsterdam for nature lovers

Terry Boyd: Discovering the Other Amsterdam

IN OTHER NEWS...

Best Beaches in Albania: From Ksamil to the Albanian Riviera

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

Terry Boyd: Discovering the Other Amsterdam

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