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Ted Lasso to The Shards: 10 of the best TV shows to watch this AugustFrom the comeback of Apple TV's hit football comedy to a dark teen thriller from Ryan Murphy, and new DC superhero series Lanterns – these are the best series to watch and stream.

Another Symptom of Growing IsolationA recent study found that people spoke fewer words a day in 2019 than in 2005.

On the front line of Ecuador's drugs war, police fight gangs, guns and corruptionMany here believe the war against the gangs will never be won. The gangs have money to "buy laws, judges, and politicians" and "We have many, many guys that are corrupt".

Scoop of the year! We taste-test 99 of 2026’s most unusual ice creams, from the unbeatable to the unlickableWhat’s with all the weird ice-cream flavours this year? From olive oil to matcha, soy sauce to sage and onion stuffing...Here’s the best and the worst.

White House prepares for high-stakes talks with Zelenskyy and NetanyahuThe meetings will showcase Washington's foreign policy balancing act as it tries to broker peace in Ukraine, despite being the instigator of military action in the Middle East.

Fifa president Gianni Infantino called to appear before Congress over Trump tiesJamie Raskin, the top Democrat on the House judiciary committee, has launched an investigation into Fifa president Gianni Infantino, seeking documents that would detail the ties between soccer’s governing body and Donald Trump and his administration.

France, Germany seek grand bargain on cars and ‘Made in Europe’The pact would fuse France’s push to reserve more public procurement contracts and subsidies for European industry with Germany’s drive to rescue its ailing carmakers, whose crisis has reached an acute stage after Volkswagen warned recently that it would have to cut 100,000 jobs worldwide.

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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.

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

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‘Home’ after five years, an expat sees America with new eyes

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Trains beat planes: Is this the future of travel?

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