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'Wake-up call': Europe reacts to Anthropic halting access to its Fable 5 and Mythos 5 AI modelsThe news has prompted a wave of reaction across Europe, with many politicians saying it should come as a major reality check for governments and calling for increased investment into homegrown tech.

The New York Knicks are NBA champions after another epic comeback ends a 53-year droughtThe New York Knicks are NBA champions for the first time since 1973, using another epic fourth-quarter comeback to defeat the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals and taking the series 4-1.

Trump says agreement to be signed Sunday, Iran pushes back on timingUS President Donald Trump said an agreement with Iran is “scheduled to get signed” on Sunday and would reopen the Strait of Hormuz. But Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps denied plans for a Sunday signing, criticizing Trump’s “unusual insistence” on that day and saying a framework “has not yet been finalized.”

A Travel Guide to Rotterdam, the NetherlandsWith its cobbled lanes and quaint canal houses, Amsterdam exerts Old World appeal. But just about 30 minutes away by high-speed train sits its more daring, innovative neighbor, Rotterdam.

World's first large-scale hydrogen engine starts generating electricityA giant hydrogen-powered engine has successfully supplied electricity to Spain's national grid in what its manufacturer says is a world first for large-scale power generation. Supporters say the technology could help balance renewable energy systems without carbon emissions.

Switzerland to vote on plan to cap population at 10 millionCan a country put a fixed limit on its population? That is the question Switzerland will be answering on Sunday when voters go the polls to decide on a proposal to cap their population at 10 million.

Pope Leo bows to migrants' 'dignity' in Gran CanariaThe pope visited the port of Arguineguin, a flashpoint of a migration crisis in the Canary Islands. He argued European leaders cannot claim human dignity while allowing the Mediterranean to become an "unmarked grave."

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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.)

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.

Alex Beaton: Why Millennials will keep travelling, all the way to the apocalypse

New for 2026: Dispatches’ guide to the best art exhibitions across Europe (updated)

Polya Pencheva: Dispatches’ list of the must-see 2026 music festivals in Belgium

Hey startups, RVO is a one-stop shop for everything from funding to international expansion

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Alex Beaton: Why Millennials will keep travelling, all the way to the apocalypse

New for 2026: Dispatches’ guide to the best art exhibitions across Europe (updated)

Polya Pencheva: Dispatches’ list of the must-see 2026 music festivals in Belgium

Hey startups, RVO is a one-stop shop for everything from funding to international expansion

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For expat architect Keith Gibson, his home is his castle

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