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Russia’s Hybrid War on Europe Escalated. Germany Says It Has the EvidenceWith drones carrying explosives appearing at German airports, a Polish defense factory burning, and hackers knocking Norwegian government services offline, August has brought a surge of suspected Russian attacks across Europe. Now, Germany says it has evidence linking one of the most serious incidents directly to Moscow.

'An issue that concerns the entire EU': Italy's FM warns of possible Russian meddling in general electionRussia may attempt to influence next year's general election in Italy, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said on Wednesday, calling it an "issue that concerns the entire European Union."

Ikea slashes prices by 1.2 billion in Europe to counteract the cost-of-living crisisIn practicality, the 1.2 billion in cuts will mean that prices for some 1,500 products will drop by around 15-25 percent. The products affected are likely to be some of the retailer’s most popular items, including the Kallax storage units and the Billy bookshelves.

Meet the travelers who vacation in the world’s most treacherous placesThere are two entirely different forms of dark tourism. One entails visiting nations that are simply dangerous — North Korea, Afghanistan and Haiti are three places classified as “do not travel” by the US Department of State. The other centers on places where notorious things have happened — like Jonestown in Guyana, the scene of a mass murder-suicide, or the execution sites of Cambodia’s Killing Fields.

Germany blames Russia for attempted airport drone attackInvestigators believe an explosives-laden drone was deliberately targeting a Ukrainian cargo aircraft at Leipzig/Halle airport in early August. The German government said on Tuesday that it held Russia "responsible."

'The forgotten empire': When Russia colonised CaliforniaFor nearly 30 years, part of Sonoma was ruled by Tsarist Russia, and it played a pivotal – if little-known – role in shaping the US.

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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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The US Army is set to purchase Orqa drones from Croatia

Moving to Portugal in 2026: All about the visa paperwork (and patience) required

Best Beaches in Albania: From Ksamil to the Albanian Riviera

Three day trip ideas close to Amsterdam for nature lovers

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The US Army is set to purchase Orqa drones from Croatia

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Best Beaches in Albania: From Ksamil to the Albanian Riviera

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