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o 10 gathering evidence on public support for UK rejoining EUSome in No 10 are keen to promise that Labour would at least negotiate over re-entry to the bloc, something Burnham has previously said he wants to see happen “in his lifetime”. Others are nervous, however, that making such a promise could revive the flagging political fortunes of Nigel Farage, the Reform UK leader.

‘Explosion of melt rates’: 20% of Swiss glaciers lost in five yearsSwitzerland has lost almost one-fifth of its ice in just five years, research has found, in a dramatic reshaping of the Alpine country whose big white glaciers have been reduced to moonlike rock deserts, scientists say.

Flydubai latest: Pilot arrested for 'attempting to hijack plane' - as 'hero' pilot opened cockpit door to 'save 174 people', Israeli PM saysBenjamin Netanyahu says the pilot of an Israel-bound flight has been arrested for stabbing another pilot and attempting to crash the plane. He also described the injured pilot who opened the cockpit door as a "true hero". Follow the latest here.

‘If people are in a bunker, business stops’: Missile alerts cost Ukraine $45m for every hour they halt businessesKyiv searches for ways to keep the economy running under an intensifying Russian bombardment.

How shifting wind speeds could affect renewable energy and the oceansLand-based weather stations across the mid-latitudes were recording a persistent, mysterious slowdown in near-surface wind speeds, a phenomenon dubbed ‘terrestrial stilling’.

Spain moves forward with a proposed law to shorten the working week to 37.5 hoursSpain may soon move to a shorter week with workers enjoying 2.5 hours more rest after the government on Tuesday approved a bill that would reduce official working hours from 40 hours to 37.5 hours.

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Giant waves of Nazaré (updated): Portugal’s most impressive natural spectacle draws big crowds including ‘crazy-ass surfers’The moment I caught the first glimpse of the watery, roaring giants rolling towards us, my heart skipped a beat or two. One look at the ant-sized surfers being towed into the waves made me feel like a cardiac arrest was perilously close.

NFL, NBA and MLB: American sports are taking over EuropeThe real way American sports invade the European psyche is, of course, through TV. Last fall, my wife and co-CEO Cheryl and I were sitting in a little café in Den Haag having lunch when I notice the Dutch couple next to us. They’re watching intently an MLB game.Western Europeans So, I ask a question that’s eating at me: “Do you really understand the game?” A game full of nuances, like changing up pitches for each hitter and sacrifice bunts. The answer was, “Not really … but the whole thing is such a spectacle.”

Charlotte Laborie: My Top 5 restaurants in NiceAre you heading for the French Riviera this summer? I got you covered boo. It’s a veritable paradise for foodies, with a dining scene that rivals the beauty of its azure coastline – I know, a bold statement, but trust me on this one.

Expat Essentials: 1 euro deals on homes are attracting people back to Europe’s abandoned villages (updated)

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Can co-ops offer a sustainable solution to Europe’s housing crisis?

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Expat Essentials: 1 euro deals on homes are attracting people back to Europe’s abandoned villages (updated)

Tech Show Paris: What’s next in France’s AI ambitions

Can co-ops offer a sustainable solution to Europe’s housing crisis?

What expat property owners in France need to know about taxes

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Thermal baths and spa towns in Germany: Four favorites and important details

Dispatches’ guide to visiting the U.S. with your European partner

Why learning Swedish in Sweden is harder than you’d expect

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