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General strike: CGTP hails strong turnout, government says country 'operating normally'During the night shift, there was an almost total walkout in several National Health Service hospital units. Many schools are closed and flights have been cancelled.

Scientists are cracking the code of interspecies communication. Is that a good thing?In the Karoo, South Africa’s vast semidesert, an African striped mouse basks in the morning warmth outside the bush it calls home.

Forget flying: Why more travellers are combining luxury cruises with iconic rail journeysFrom Alpine train routes and Mediterranean cruises to cross-country adventures through Italy and the Rockies, cruise and rail holidays are booming as travellers embrace slower, more immersive ways to explore.

‘A slap-up meal for €12’: my search for the perfect old-school Turin tavernPiòle are the Italian city’s working-class neighbourhood taverns. Of the few that survive, many have gone upmarket – but I was looking for the real deal and affordable home cooking

Ukraine rescuers pull dead from rubble after Russian strikes kill 22 peopleA Russian missile and drone attack killed at least 22 people across Ukraine overnight, including two children, marking one of Moscow's largest assaults in recent months.

El Nino could push temperatures higher, UN warnsThe World Meteorological Organization says there's a high likelihood of a moderate or possibly strong El Nino weather phenomenon in the coming months. This could push temperatures higher and impact rainfall.

Why Lebanon’s unhealed wounds pose a mortal threat to Trump’s Iran dealmakingIt was a day that showed why the Middle East’s generational hatreds are so often treacherous for American presidents.

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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.)

New for 2026: Dispatches’ list of Europe’s new theme parks and expansionshinking about checking out all the new theme parks in Dubai and the rest of the Middle East? We don’t think so. War is definitely a buzz kill. But relax … there’s so much going on in Europe you’ll have your choice of new and improved parks to keep you, your friends and your family entertained all summer.

Best beaches on Cyprus: Our complete guide to both the Greek and Turkish sides of the islandCyprus is a Mediterranean paradise where some of the best beaches in Europe are waiting. This sunny island, surrounded by crystal-clear waters, framed by golden sandy beaches and formed under the influence of a unique mix of Greek and Turkish cultures, is located where Europe meets Asia and Africa.

Zoé Manset: My Top 5 restaurants for a fabulous post-theatre meal in Londonf you, like me, find yourself buzzing with excitement whenever you leave the theatre needing to dissect every scene over a hearty meal and a glass of wine, these five late dining London restaurants will provide you with the perfect setting to do just that.

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Lisbon’s month-long street party (is back): Sarah Nagaty’s guide to the Festival of Santo Antonio (updated)

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Bulgaria’s AI Generation: How digital skills are creating a new tech culture

Getting around the UK capital, Pt. 1: Public transport hacks from real Londoners

Lisbon’s month-long street party (is back): Sarah Nagaty’s guide to the Festival of Santo Antonio (updated)

Galyna Rogovska: My ultimate guide to 32 of Phuket’s most popular beaches

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