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Best World Cup stadium? BBC Sport experts have their sayWith 16 cities across three nations hosting the 2026 World Cup, we have been treated to some very impressive stadiums.

Europe heat wave: No respite as extreme heat continuesSome 101 million people in Europe will likely see temperatures above 35 C on Thursday, an analysis shows. And Germany is expecting things to warm up even more. DW has the latest.

Russia is still inching forward in eastern Ukraine, but experts say claims of progress are exaggeratedKyiv, Ukraine — Russia is still inching forward in eastern Ukraine’s Donetsk region, where it has concentrated the bulk of its troops, as it continues efforts to encircle the key “fortress belt” city of Kostyantynivka and the city of Lyman.

Venezuela earthquakes: at least 32 dead, 700 injured and dozens of buildings collapsed, says interim president – latest updatesDelcy Rodríguez says rescuers from others countries arriving in Venezuela over coming hours after two powerful quakes hit capital.

This Indian state is trying to ensure no one grows old aloneIndia's fastest-ageing state, where migration has left growing numbers of elderly people living alone, the state government announced a dedicated department for elderly welfare.

The hidden workforce behind the World CupHundreds of important moments take place in every World Cup match, but who’s keeping track? The answer is, in part, human data annotation workers, spread out as far as the Philippines, Cambodia and Brazil – capturing up to 3,000 actions per match.

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.

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Mariam Thaler: My practical guide to Santos Populares, an entire month of partying in LisbonLisbon has five seasons, the usual four and the fifth, its very own Santos Populares … far and away my favourite. Come June and the city turns into one big party, or rather many parties, called arraial (plural:arraiais), in every corner of the city.

Heat in Greece, Pt. 1: ‘We need to demand better solutions’Deadly heatwaves are sadly becoming more common in Greece, as the Mediterranean country is experiencing some of the worst climate change in the region.

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

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

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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

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Authentically Athenian Athens: Culture, hipsters and opulence in Kerameikos, Gazi and Metaxourgeio

‘#LivingTheDream: Expat Life Stripped Bare’: Shining a light on untold stories of expat life

Meet CROBOHUB, the non-profit EU effort to boost Croatia’s thriving robotics sector

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