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World Cup sell off: Has FIFA finally gone too far?A new FIFA proposal to sell off a stake in the World Cup has been met with fury in the football world. Under Gianni Infantino’s presidency, FIFA has become increasingly profit-driven, but is this too much?

In record heat, a warming world has come to rely on China to stay coolWith wildfires blazing and temperatures hitting record highs in Europe, one China-made product has never been hotter: air-conditioners.

Europe’s fastest-growing economies in Q2 2026: Who led and who lagged?Eurozone GDP delivered a better-than-expected performance in the second quarter of 2026. But beneath the headline, Europe’s growth story looks increasingly uneven across member states.

A rain festival with no rain: the Indian farmers bracing for a ‘super’ El Niño as monsoon arrives lateRaja is normally a celebration of the start of the monsoon, but in the eastern state of Odisha, the rains came so late the seeds were sown under clear skies.

Blood tests and ultrasounds: Korea is becoming one of the world's global healthcare hubsTravellers are increasingly adding comprehensive health check-ups to their South Korea itineraries, drawn by affordable prices, fast results and English-language support.

Italian diaspora wins a major battle in the fight for citizenshipNearly 500 days since Italy’s millions-strong diaspora was hit by sweeping changes to the country’s citizenship laws in March 2025, the legal battle for Italian citizenship-by-descent continues.

Beyond Amsterdam and Venice: 6 Delightful European Canal CitiesFrom culture in Hamburg to sweet confections in Aveiro, the charms of these places are revealed as you drift down uncrowded waterways.

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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.

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.

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

Croatia Tech Round-up: Orqa opens a drone plant in Florida

Can I work in the UK? Professional licensure rules to know

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

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From companies house to business banking: A helpful guide to starting a business in the UK

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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

Getting around in Italy: A transportation system that’s second to none

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