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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.

AI models that can take down governments and business months away, rare Five Eyes statement warnsSignal agencies in Australia, the US, the UK, New Zealand and Canada sound alarm after Trump blocks foreign nationals from Anthropic’s Fable AI model.

Average rents across European capitals: Eurostat reveals the most expensive coutriesHousing accounts for the largest share of household spending, but rents vary dramatically across Europe. Eurostat's latest data show which cities are the most expensive for tenants and where renting remains relatively affordable.

Will a US-Iran deal unlock $300bn in investment fund for Tehran?The Trump administration has been adamant the investment fund is not a payout for Iranian enriched uranium.

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Expat-founded Nearfield Instruments lands $380 million investment on a valuation of $1.6 billion

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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

Featured News

Expats and tech: How highly skilled internationals are redefining global capitalism

Preply: How to learn languages online and get residency or citizenship

‘Empower and inspire’: United Lisbon International School opening in September

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