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The fierce battle for James Bond is playing out in publicIt’s been five years since Daniel Craig bid farewell to the role of 007 in “No Time to Die,” which ended with a closing credit promise that “James Bond will return.” And while corporate machinations have slowed the character’s reappearance, the battle to play cinema’s most famous secret agent is playing out more publicly than usual.

US officials seek ‘final end’ to Russia-Ukraine war as Abu Dhabi talks beginFirst substantive peace talks since February to include US proposal for ‘long-term security architecture’ between Moscow and Europe.

The superpower battle over energy – and what it means for your billsSince US and Israeli strikes on Iran in February effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, oil and gas prices have soared. Winter is expected to push them higher still: demand for gas is rising just as Europe's winter gas stores are at their lowest since records began in 2011.

How Jensen Huang’s Affair Spiraled Into a National Security NightmareThe Nvidia CEO, who has acknowledged an affair with a woman accused of spying for China, has lobbied President Trump on loosening export controls.

Russell Brand sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison for rape and sexual assaultDisgraced British comedian and actor Russell Brand was sentenced on Monday to 10 years and six months in prison after being convicted of raping a fan and assaulting three women during his showbiz career.

Italy’s ‘exit tax’ spooks super-rich expatsIn its draft budget submitted to parliament over the weekend, Meloni’s three-party coalition proposed a 26 per cent tax on paper profits accrued by people who have assets of €800,000 ($1.3 million) or more and decide to relocate from Italy.

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A first-hand account: Renting an apartment in SwedenUsually when you look for an apartment, you browse listings online, go to a few viewings, sign a lease, done. But renting a place works a little bit differently in Sweden. It’s less of a process and more of a long game. And if you don’t understand how it works, it can be confusing; and honestly, a bit defeating at times.

Nina Danilova: My favorite thrift and vintage stores in Florence, Italy’s premiere city of fashionThe first city one would perhaps name when thinking of Italian fashion today is Milan; however, it’s Florence that has been driving Italian style for centuries.

Thom Harding: My favorite kindercafés and family friendly restaurants in Vienna when it’s too cold for the parkDuring the next few months, I hope to use my position as a new father to lift the lid on the huge amount of events, locales and happenings arranged by the city of Vienna for families.

Joanna Kalafatis: How to test out Greece before you move

Art for art’s sake: Dispatches’ curated list of the best art exhibitions for 2027

Moldova Wine Tours: Wineries and authentic wine experiences

Born in the USA: Trump is done, but the worst may be yet to come

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Moldova Wine Tours: Wineries and authentic wine experiences

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Joanna Kalafatis: How to test out Greece before you move

Art for art’s sake: Dispatches’ curated list of the best art exhibitions for 2027

Moldova Wine Tours: Wineries and authentic wine experiences

Born in the USA: Trump is done, but the worst may be yet to come

Featured News

News and Buzz

Business

Villa Vie Odyssey: Seagoing expats’ never-ending journey comes to an abrupt end

Global Biz Briefing: A billion here, a billion there and pretty soon you’re talking real money

Food delivery in Berlin: The dark, exploitative underbelly of a seemingly innocent service

Expat Essentials

Travel

Moldova Wine Tours: Wineries and authentic wine experiences

Is a delayed flight in Europe secretly a good thing?

Dispatches’ wining, dining and dancing guide to Valencia

IN OTHER NEWS...

France wants to build AI, but Luxembourg wants to put it to work

Greece’s Second City: Why Digital Nomads should consider Thessaloniki

Can artificial intelligence be made safe? Paris conference to bring global experts together

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