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Government websites go dark after AI-discovered flaw sparks security scrambleGovernment websites in Europe and elsewhere went offline on Wednesday after the disclosure of critical vulnerabilities in a widely used programming language sent website operators around the world scrambling to ‌protect their systems.

Airfield Attack Marked Opening Shot in Putin’s Stepped-Up Sabotage CampaignA massive cargo plane, used to carry military assistance to Ukraine and parked at an airfield in eastern Germany, was attacked by explosive-packed drones in early August. German officials say they were piloted by Russian military-intelligence agents.

The tech helping crack decades-old cold casesUnlike traditional forensic DNA testing, investigative genetic genealogy can identify distant genetic relatives of an unknown individual.

Far from fringe: How Israel’s mainstream parties vote with the far rightIsraelis head to the polls on October 27 in the first election since the genocide in Gaza and the wars on Lebanon and Iran, a vote widely seen as a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s rule.

Braille device could remove barriers to scienceA blind university lecturer says a new braille device could help people with sight loss study and work in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM).

A chilled stay: Europe’s coolest ice, snow and igloo hotels to visit this winterFrom seasonal ‘properties’ in Swedish and Finnish Lapland to a year-round icy stay in Norway, here are five places in Europe for a cool getaway.

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Dutch Design Week 2026: Highlighting a tech center’s thriving creative sceneDutch Design Week – 17 thru 25 October – has occurred every October since 1998 in a fabulous celebration of Dutch Design. It is the biggest design event in Northern Europe, attracting more than 350 000 visitors from home and abroad.

New for 2025/26: Dispatches’ list of amusement parks in Europe open in winter including Christmas eventsLet’s face it … not everyone can ski. Or cares to ski. A lot of people just like to have family fun. So, you’d think more amusement parks in Europe would stay open in the chilly winter months because a little rain/snow/cold doesn’t force Europeans indoors. That said, a surprising number of amusement parks in Europe close their doors when the days get shorter and the weather colder. Fortunately, some of the best parks remain open for the winter season – and are open right now.Europe travel discounts

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?

From LA to Bordeaux (Pt. 2): Would Europe be better for us?

Gobal Biz Briefing: A billion here, a billion there and pretty soon you’re talking real money

From LA to Bordeaux (Pt. 1): Why we moved to France

Why pay full fare? Dispatches’ list of Europe travel discounts (updated)

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Cinque Terre will beguile you with picture-perfect pastel villages on a cyan blue sea

New OECD report: European countries have the most equitable wealth distribution

Dispatches debut: Our 2017 list of Europe’s five best cities for expats

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From LA to Bordeaux (Pt. 2): Would Europe be better for us?

Gobal Biz Briefing: A billion here, a billion there and pretty soon you’re talking real money

From LA to Bordeaux (Pt. 1): Why we moved to France

Why pay full fare? Dispatches’ list of Europe travel discounts (updated)

Featured News

Cinque Terre will beguile you with picture-perfect pastel villages on a cyan blue sea

New OECD report: European countries have the most equitable wealth distribution

Dispatches debut: Our 2017 list of Europe’s five best cities for expats

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