G7 leaders agree to increase weapons deliveries for Ukraine, step up pressure on Russian economyG7 leaders pledge more weapons for Ukraine, including air defence and long-range systems, and signal readiness to tighten sanctions on Russia's oil and gas sector.
From cool Marseille to a photo-feast in Arles – an art trail through ProvenceThe French cities of Marseille, Aix, Avignon and Arles boast a wealth of museums and festivals showing work by contemporary artists. Here’s how to make the most of a dazzling cultural summer.
Oil Prices Might Not Go Back to Normal Anytime SoonThere’s a big difference between reopening the Strait of Hormuz on paper and actually resuming the flow of oil through it.
Greece’s offshore gambleConsortium led by ExxonMobil is preparing what would be Greece’s first exploratory offshore drilling campaign in more than four decades.
Mr. Nobody? Never Heard of Him: Kremlin Says It Hasn’t Seen Oscar-Winning DocumentaryThe Kremlin said it had not seen the film “Mr. Nobody Against Putin” and therefore could not comment on its win for best documentary at the 2026 Academy Awards.
Instant noodles have a bad reputation — but the world still can’t get enough of themFew foods occupy a space as unique as instant noodles, simultaneously worshipped as a junk food treat and a reliable staple for millions of people around the world.
A magical Lionel Messi hat-trick as Argentina beat Algeria — but should he have been sent off?This is Lionel Messi’s world and we are all still living in it. At the age of 38, playing in his sixth World Cup, he scored a hat-trick in Argentina’s 3-0 win over Algeria in Kansas City to take him level with Germany’s Miroslav Klose as the all-time top scorer at a men’s World Cup.
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.
Dispatches’ ultimate guide for your Turkish coastal escape 2025: Hidden beaches of the Antalya Coast and the AegeanTurkey is a colorful mosaic of cultural heritage and nature. The most stunning hidden beaches are located along the Aegean Sea on the north and the Antalya Coast farther south on the Mediterranean. (Marmaris is traditionally the dividing line between the Med and the Aegean.)
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