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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.

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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

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Eurostar Snow train now takes you directly to the French Alps from Brussels and other cities

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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

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

Featured News

How to move to Austria from India as a student with your spouse

‘We’ve only just begun’: Around the world in 3.5 years on the Villa Vie Odyssey

Eurostar Snow train now takes you directly to the French Alps from Brussels and other cities

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