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‘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.

Britain’s prisons are full. The solution has sparked outrageBeset by persistent prison overcrowding, the criminal justice system in England and Wales is in the throes of a years-long crisis. And it has been thrust into the spotlight by a controversial measure starting Thursday which will see thousands of prisoners released early, simultaneously underscoring the urgency of the problem and the political minefield constraining any attempts to alleviate it.

Spain announces ban on evictions after protests over 87-year-old woman's evictionSpain's coalition government has approved new housing measures following protests over the country's housing crisis.

Estonia blames Russia for arson attack on drone maker supplying UkraineEuropean and Nato leaders have expressed full support for Estonia and Ukraine after the Baltic state said an August arson attack on a drone manufacturer supplying Kyiv was an act of sabotage commissioned by Moscow’s security services.

6 of the Best Bike Trails in EuropeAcross the continent, rail-trail conversions and other greenways offer travelers a way to slow down and immerse themselves in cobblestone squares, historic cathedrals, and other wonders.

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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.

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

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