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Raw images, no filters: Why MySpace fans want it back as relaunch hintedMySpace, once the world's biggest social network, is flirting with a comeback.

At least 132 killed and 570 injured in Colombia's biggest earthquake in yearsColombian President Abelardo de la Espriella, just three days after being sworn into office, declared a state of emergency and vowed a concerted rescue effort.

Dancing dots: The motion-sickness cure hidden in iPhone settingsA buried iPhone setting is turning heads and saving stomachs. But does relief just mean more time staring at your screen?

The EU’s answer to Starlink moves one step closer to launchRising geopolitcal volatility and conflicts such as the Russia-Ukraine and Middle East war have made it crucial for Europe to invest heavily in its own home-grown satellite network.

UK and France prepare for another heat wave as western Europe sets new temperature recordNational weather agency Météo-France is warning about temperatures approaching 40 C (104 F) from Tuesday onward in southeastern France. And in the U.K., an amber heat health alert for most of England will be in place beginning Tuesday as temperatures are forecast to climb to 36 C (96.8 F) later this week.

Trump Said to Have Secretly Used Military Jet to Leave Turkey Amid ThreatsPresident Trump hid in an airport catering container and was taken to a military jet for a secret flight out of country after the NATO summit last month.

Movie paradise? How Malta became a magnet for big film shootsWhat links the Caribbean, ancient Rome, Enid Blyton’s Land of Spells, the south of France and the Bay of Pentos from Game of Thrones? They are all places that have been portrayed in recent and forthcoming films by a sunny archipelago in the Mediterranean Sea, no bigger in size than Sheffield.

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Our return after decades showed us an Izmir bigger, better and more modern than everTayyip Erdogan is an observant Muslim who has tried to pry Turkey away from the aggressive secularism of Atatürk, the founder of modern Turkey. In Izmir, Erdogan has not succeeding in changing anything. Oh, wait … he kinda has: it’s even more liberal than the city we arrived in back in 1999.

Lauren Simmonds: My Top 5 sandy beaches in CroatiaLeisurely strolls along the sand as the waves gently lap your toes aren’t commonplace here, but they do exist. You just need to know where to find them.

Jess Bretin in Sweden: Why Nordic countries lead the world in happinessGlobal happiness reports list Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden at the top year after year. But why is that? Long, dark winters, high cost of living, lower salaries than places like the United States and famously cold, reserved people: these don’t seem like a recipe for joy. Yet, the Nordics continue to outperform other nations in measures of life satisfaction. The explanation: a systematic emphasis on public welfare and a feeling of security and support.

Don’t miss truffle season: Celebrating this incredibly rare delicacy in Italy and FranceTruffles smell a bit like a boar’s pheromones, which is why female pigs were used to hunt them. I thought, “Go girl!” as I cautiously looked around to see if she had swine near her farmhouse.

Geneva is ‘the most boring capital in Europe’? That’s hilarious ….As soon as I moved there, I was won over its cosmopolitan and artistic appeal, sporty feel, historical interest, quietness and dynamism. Geneva really does surprises and contrasts in spades.

Beyond Lisbon: Affordable and convenient cities for a new life in PortugalAfter having lived in Lisbon for six years, I remain a forever-faithful admirer of its charm. However, I have to admit that the idea of moving elsewhere in Portugal grows more appealing with each passing year (and each new apartment search).

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Tourists Go Home? In Varna, Bulgaria, visitors feel at home

Sardinia on a budget: How to enjoy one of Europe’s top luxury destinations in style without forking out a fortune

Expats are confused: How the EES System applies to them, and whether they should use e-gates with their residence visa

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Moving to Europe? Here’s how AI makes it easier (and where it can still get you into trouble)

Tourists Go Home? In Varna, Bulgaria, visitors feel at home

Sardinia on a budget: How to enjoy one of Europe’s top luxury destinations in style without forking out a fortune

Expats are confused: How the EES System applies to them, and whether they should use e-gates with their residence visa

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Opinion: Why Trump’s win could be a good thing

Donald J. Trump wins U.S. presidency, upending the global balance of power

Expat Careers: International schools across Europe need talented teachers, administrators

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