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Spain score late winner to beat Belgium and set up clash with FranceSpain will now go on to face Didier Deschamps' France - arguably the tournament's standout performer so far - in Dallas in the semifinals on Tuesday.

How tacos became Norway's national comfort foodAn oil boom, a supermarket opportunity and decades of adaptation transformed the taco from a Tex-Mex import into one of Norway's most beloved traditions.

How to Raise Young Children in One of Europe’s Hottest CapitalsFrom timing park visits to cold showers, parenting in Madrid offers a preview of how climate change is reshaping family life across Europe.

5 Things to Do Around Your Home Before Leaving on Vacation, According to Travel and Home ExpertsExperts share the overlooked tasks that can help protect your home from damage and theft while you’re away.

Ryanair passenger almost sucked out of shattered window during flightSerbian man reportedly saved by wife hanging on to his legs after window shattered on journey from Greece.

90 minutes of tension for the heart: how World Cup stress can trigger a heart attackScientific evidence shows that emotional stress during the most intense matches can raise the risk of cardiovascular events in vulnerable fans.

UK Labour’s Burnham apologises for response to Israel’s Gaza violenceUK’s likely next PM Burnham pushes for ceasefire, tougher sanctions over Gaza violence, and settlement trade bans.

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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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Top Beaches in Istanbul: Where to cool down this summer

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

An Expat Parent’s Guide to Swedish Life

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

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News and Buzz

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

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Top Beaches in Istanbul: Where to cool down this summer

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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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

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

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