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Zelenskyy furious as Trump announces deal to buy Russian dieselDonald Trump was on a fresh collision course with the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and European allies on Friday after a stunning agreement to buy Russian diesel, upending years of US and western pressure on the Kremlin to end its four-and-a-half year war against Ukraine.

There’s still one beautiful Southern European country with delicious food, great wine and no tourist crowds Spiked with ridges and peaks that deliver scenery running the full four-seasons gamut — from electric green slopes to snow-capped crags — North Macedonia offers one of Southern Europe’s final chances to take the path less-traveled.

Why the UK’s Most Ridiculed City Is Getting Its Swagger BackMilton Keynes, once derided as bland, is getting recognition for its culture. But its economic success has long made it a humble model for city-building.

Fury-Joshua tickets priced up to £13,000 sell out in one hourThe all-British heavyweight contest, which will be broadcast globally on Netflix, was announced in September and around 80,000 tickets went on sale at 12:00 BST on Friday.

How much does France spend on education compared with the rest of Europe?Amid student protests, Al Jazeera visualises how French spending stacks up against defence and healthcare.

Kelvin waves: the ocean phenomenon raising sea levels on the US West CoastThis ocean phenomenon raises the sea level, and are common during El Niño events. This year’s super El Niño could make them even more intense.

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Europe’s outlet centers (updated): Ultra-luxury at (almost) affordable prices, along with mid-priced brandsThe smart expat knows there are two ways around paying buckets of euros for top-end goods: Consignment shops, and factory outlets. Buying goods second-hand doesn’t appeal to everyone. But getting new stuff deeply discounted … who doesn’t love that?

Aspiring expats: Could trading stress in the U.S. for the expat lifestyle in Europe guarantee a longer, happier life? (updated)This sounds like one of those clickbait headlines: “Do this one thing to live a longer, healthier life.” But it’s true – by simply adopting the expat lifestyle in Europe, Americans instantly improve the their statistical odds of living a longer, healthier life.

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.

The best beach clubs in Europe for 2027

Dutch Design Week 2026: Highlighting a tech center’s thriving creative scene

Hungarian Digital Nomad Visa: Everything you need to know

EBB for 6 October: Eindhoven’s very good year continues with more capital, more innovation

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6,000 euros in advance: Renting our apartment in Portugal sight unseen

New for 2026: Dispatches’ (final update) list of the best EDM-plus festivals across Europe and the globe

Polya Pencheva: The best ways to organise a four-day trip to Paris

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The best beach clubs in Europe for 2027

Dutch Design Week 2026: Highlighting a tech center’s thriving creative scene

Hungarian Digital Nomad Visa: Everything you need to know

EBB for 6 October: Eindhoven’s very good year continues with more capital, more innovation

Featured News

6,000 euros in advance: Renting our apartment in Portugal sight unseen

New for 2026: Dispatches’ (final update) list of the best EDM-plus festivals across Europe and the globe

Polya Pencheva: The best ways to organise a four-day trip to Paris

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