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Emptying Countryside Leaves ‘No Simple Solution’ to European WildfiresA warming planet and a shift away from farming have set the stage for larger fires on the continent. “We must learn to coexist with them,” one report said.

A London Taxi Family Confronts the Driverless FutureThe black cab business has been good to the Gouldings. It hasn’t made them rich, but it provides a very comfortable living — without a boss to answer to. But the trade faces perhaps its greatest disruption yet: competition from vehicles with no driver at all.

Spain’s prime minister rushes to defuse migrant crisis after 50,000 cross from Morocco in a single daySpain’s prime minister has rushed to Ceuta to defuse a growing crisis after an estimated 50,000 migrants poured into the Spanish exclave in North Africa from Morocco in a single day.

Why do we act and sound like someone else after a trip?Instead of bringing back souvenirs, some travellers return home from holiday with an entirely different accent, look and mannerisms. But why?

Prepare, don't just react: EU advisers warn after 16,000 excess deaths due to heatwavesAs Europe counts over 16,000 excess deaths due to this summer’s soaring temperatures, the European Union’s health security committee is calling for a fundamental shift in how governments prepare for heatwaves — moving away from reacting to emergencies towards systematic, long-term planning.

A quarter of young Africans believe USAID cuts could be positive, survey findsIn Ghana and Nigeria, almost half (41% and 40% respectively) of young people aged 18 to 24 were optimistic, with Liberia not far behind (37%).

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Don’t miss truffle season: Celebrating this incredibly rare delicacy in Italy and FranceTruffles smell a bit like a boar’s pheromones, which is why female pigs were used to hunt them. I thought, “Go girl!” as I cautiously looked around to see if she had swine near her farmhouse.

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.

Antalya alternatives: Unspoiled, overlooked destinations on the Turkish coast

Dispatches’ guide to the best areas in Ho Chi Minh City for expat families

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

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Antalya alternatives: Unspoiled, overlooked destinations on the Turkish coast

Dispatches’ guide to the best areas in Ho Chi Minh City for expat families

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

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New Year’s Eve: The best clubs in London to see 2024 off in style

Mónica Da Silva: Your guide for meaningful and sustainable gift-giving in Lisbon

Madeira: Europe’s best New Year’s Eve party is in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean

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