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What to know about how teams qualify for the World Cup knockout round and which squads need to do what todayHe might have been a few days late, but Cristiano Ronaldo has now joined the World Cup party. The striker reminded us all of his talents with two goals that stole yesterday’s headlines. That game was followed by the total snoozefest involving England and Ghana, which I’ve just about recovered from. If you missed it, congratulations. Do not watch the highlights.

‘Carspreading’ could lead to extra 2,600 crash deaths a year by 2040, study findsAnalysis shows cars in Europe have grown longer, taller and wider every year since 2000.

‘No further delays’: WHO chief urges leaders to act amid Europe’s deadly heatwaveWith soaring temperatures in Europe taking a toll on human health, WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus urged world leaders to “prioritise investment in climate-resilient health systems.”

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.

Congress passes war powers measure for first time, rebuking Trump's war with IranThe Republican-controlled US Senate has approved a measure instructing President Donald Trump to halt the war in Iran or seek congressional approval before continuing military action.

How 100 hospitals switched to pen and paper to defeat a national cyber-attackOne after another the calls came in from hospitals; criminals were infecting computer networks in a mass hack that was putting countless lives at risk.

What a British etiquette expert would never do in a hotelFrom noisy corridors to thieving toiletries, William Hanson reveals the hotel habits that horrify him most.

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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

Dispatches’ list of the Top 10 beaches in EuropeFor some, this could be a secluded spot with a few people. For others, it could be a holiday getaway for the whole family, and for others, this could be a resort with endless parties and frivolity.

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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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Studying German: Learning the basics, European Standards, qualifying for residency and going to a public university for free

Alice Verberne: The affordable dream home options in France are overwhelming

Miriam Thaler: Welcome to Madeira, the lush Portuguese Polynesia with a bitter past

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