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Digital euro clears key hurdle as EU seeks to break free from U.S. credit cardsThe European Central Bank secured key parliamentary backing on Tuesday for the launch of a digital euro, an electronic means of payments aimed at making the euro zone less reliant on U.S. credit cards at a ‌time of fraying transatlantic relationships.

Congress passes war powers measure for first time, rebuking Trump's war with IranThe Republican-controlled US Senate has approved a measure instructing President Donald Trump to halt the war in Iran or seek congressional approval before continuing military action.

How 100 hospitals switched to pen and paper to defeat a national cyber-attackOne after another the calls came in from hospitals; criminals were infecting computer networks in a mass hack that was putting countless lives at risk.

What a British etiquette expert would never do in a hotelFrom noisy corridors to thieving toiletries, William Hanson reveals the hotel habits that horrify him most.

Improved performance, freedom of movement and less pain: how to start a mobility practiceFitness is often measured through numbers: how much weight a person can lift, or how fast or far they can run. But one important metric is harder to quantify: mobility.

Europe heatwave live: Forty people drown in France; Met Office warns UK temperatures could reach 39C“There is a tragic scourge of drownings,” the French prime minister, Sébastien Lecornu, said on Tuesday. “The latest figures we’ve received are 40 deaths since 18 June. Most of the victims are young people.”

The Hawk to Little House on the Prairie: 10 of the best TV shows to watch this JulyFrom a Will Ferrell golfing comedy to a Legally Blonde prequel and a new adaptation of the famous novels about 19th-Century frontier life – these are the best series to watch and stream.

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Beach Clubs: An actually relaxing seaside workation in AntalyaThis year, we needed a getaway just to avoid burnout. Our workations to Izmir, which is a party town, are more like marathons because we rush around town, catching up with friends, checking out our old stomping grounds and drinking way too many cocktails.

Hosting as an expat in Europe (updated): The good, bad and the ugly of dealing with guestsMost of our guests are awesome and truly generous. One leaves money around the house for us to find after she leaves AND tries to pick up more than her share of the expenses. Other friends take real pleasure in treating you to dinner, drinks or whatever. But there are also guests who are just amazingly inconsiderate or just oblivious.

Backpacking with Baby, Pt. 1: A useful guide to travelling in Southeast Asia with a young childWhen I first announced to friends and family that my partner and I were planning on taking our 18-month old backpacking through Southeast Asia for four months, the responses ranged from “Amazing! But how!?’” to “Are you crazy?” I

Dispatches’ list of the Top 10 beaches in EuropeFor some, this could be a secluded spot with a few people. For others, it could be a holiday getaway for the whole family, and for others, this could be a resort with endless parties and frivolity.

Aegina: The authentic Greek island experience conveniently close to AthensThe island of Aegina is located in the Saronic Gulf, about 25 kilometers southwest of the port of Piraeus, the main port of Athens. Aegina’s proximity to the capital makes it an ideal spot for a weekend away or even a day trip for those weary of the city.

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In the AI jobs disruption, if you’re not on the bus, you’re under the bus

Expat-founded Nearfield Instruments lands $380 million investment on a valuation of $1.6 billion

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Ellery Weil: How to celebrate the 4th of July in London

In the AI jobs disruption, if you’re not on the bus, you’re under the bus

Expat-founded Nearfield Instruments lands $380 million investment on a valuation of $1.6 billion

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

Featured News

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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

Travel

Quick Trip: Brno is off the tourist trail, and completely unique

Alex Beaton: Why Millennials will keep travelling, all the way to the apocalypse

Wine, castles and winding roads: Exploring the heart of Chianti by Vespa

IN OTHER NEWS...

Zweck-WG: Germany’s flat-share where nobody wants to be your friend

Quick Trip: Brno is off the tourist trail, and completely unique

Netherlands offering 49 euro train tickets (off peak-hours) from 30 June through 31 August

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