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Three injured in Paris knife attack, one suspect arrested, police sayThree women aged 19, 24 and 36 were taken to the hospital after the assault. The suspect's identity and motives are not immediately known.

What Love Island tells us about the changing face of dating"I think it's pretty obvious that I do really fancy you," she told him. "And I just felt like, if I didn't say something, I'd regret it massively." Critics accused her of moving too quickly between relationships and breaking "girl code". Others admired her honesty.

Damage from bottom trawling in Chilean waters still visible more than 25 years later, study findsNew research shows how biodiversity has not yet recovered on Chilean seamounts despite more than two decades since bottom trawling occurred.

‘The city isn’t built for heat’: how extreme weather puts London’s rough sleepers at riskAs the UK sweltered through its third heatwave of the year, the Guardian joined outreach workers as they tried to support some of the capital’s most vulnerable people.

In the midst of his majesty: How Tadej Pogacar won the 2026 Tour de FranceThe 2026 Tour de France was a demonstration of his dominance over the cycling world. The yellow jersey is the greatest rider of his generation, and most likely any. He makes the incomprehensible look banal; is this magical realism or the inversion of it?

Who works the hardest in Europe? The countries with the longest and shortest working weeksThe Netherlands stands out as the country with the shortest average working week in Europe, with people working just 31.9 hours per week.

Berlin Pride attack suspect shot and killed during police operationOfficers opened fire when Abdul Ballout, a 21-year-old German citizen with Lebanese heritage, rushed at them with a knife in Spandau, a western borough of Berlin.

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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.

Thanks, climate change (updated): How I got tick-borne Lyme Disease without even knowing itWhen we think of global warming, we tend to think of melting ice caps and rising seas. Climate change is still an abstraction for most people. But I can assure you the real and present danger is the spread of tiny little parasites that spread diseases from hot climes to cold.

Nina Danilova: My favorite thrift and vintage stores in Florence, Italy’s premiere city of fashionKnowing where to look and being ready to travel outside of the city center, you will soon find out that Florentine vintage and thrift-shops are full of real gems that cater to the most fastidious visitors and fashion novices alike.

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Closing clubs in Berlin: The fight over RAW Gelände

Several awkward coffee dates and one happy ending: What dating in Spain taught a reserved British expat

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Oxana Skibun: How to make the most of your first Dutch spa day

Ellery Weil: Tips and tricks for making the most of UK train travel

Closing clubs in Berlin: The fight over RAW Gelände

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Chillin’ in Norway: From trolls in the wilderness to great art in Oslo

Berghain, Pt. 3: More than a nightclub … ‘a living being, a phenomenon’

EBB: HealthTechXL brings together Philips, HighTechXL to create, fund new medtech startups

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