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The Hawk to Little House on the Prairie: 10 of the best TV shows to watch this JulyFrom a Will Ferrell golfing comedy to a Legally Blonde prequel and a new adaptation of the famous novels about 19th-Century frontier life – these are the best series to watch and stream.

European Parliament backs long-awaited digital euro to reduce US dominance in paymentsThe digital currency is expected to launch by 2029, in push to bolster European autonomy in payments away from the dominance of the US dollar.

The future of oil prices may depend on ChinaAs the US and Iran hammer out how to permanently reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restart the flow of Middle Eastern oil, the market’s next move may depend on one country absent from the negotiations: China.

The ungovernable country? Why Britain keeps losing prime ministersMay, Johnson, Truss, Sunak, and now Starmer: each one was brought low for a reason. But what if the deeper problem is the office itself?

Lost memoir of Hiroshima survivor found after decades in US archiveWritten in 1947, Kiyoshi Tanimoto’s account of the horrors of the atomic bomb attack will be published in August and is being made into a film.

From retirement to records - another immortal Messi momentOn Monday, 40 years to the day since Diego Maradona scored twice in a 2-1 quarter-final win over England, Messi was again rewriting football's record books with both goals in a 2-0 victory against Austria.

France restricts public drinking as Europe swelters under a ‘heat-dome driven furnace’ for the second time in two monthsEurope is sweltering under its second heat dome in two months, with temperatures spiking above 104 degrees Fahrenheit, bringing dangerous conditions across swaths of the planet’s fastest-warming continent. France banned public alcohol consumption, Spain closed a World Cup fan zone and the UK is bracing for an annihilation of its all-time June temperature record.

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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.

Aegina: The authentic Greek island experience conveniently close to AthensThe island of Aegina is located in the Saronic Gulf, about 25 kilometers southwest of the port of Piraeus, the main port of Athens. Aegina’s proximity to the capital makes it an ideal spot for a weekend away or even a day trip for those weary of the city.

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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Netherlands offering 49 euro train tickets (off peak-hours) from 30 June through 31 August

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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

Quick Trip: Brno is off the tourist trail, and completely unique

Netherlands offering 49 euro train tickets (off peak-hours) from 30 June through 31 August

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Sander Arts: What Brainport can learn from Silicon Valley

Maryna Kryvko in Germany: What Russia wants to do with Ukraine

Pauline Lemaire: My Top 5 favorite techno clubs in London

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