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Fact check: Russian disinformation targets German electionsAhead of four elections in Germany this fall, dozens of fake posts are circulating online aimed at discrediting candidates and portraying Germany as divided. Analysts warn that Russia is now targeting local candidates.

Starting uni? What to know about the free NHS meningitis B jab in EnglandA million young people are being offered a free meningitis B vaccine. It comes after concerns over the UK's largest and fastest growing outbreak that happened in Kent earlier this year.

Uefa threatens Fifa with legal action over investment planUefa has threatened legal action over Gianni Infantino's scrapped plans to sell off stakes in Fifa competitions to private investors.

5.0 magnitude earthquake strikes EgyptThe quake happened at 3 a.m. local time (0000 GMT) and hit an area about 22 miles (36 kilometers) northeast of the seaport city of Suez.

As France’s Elders Swelter in the Heat, Postal Workers Come to the RescueTo help prevent heat-related deaths, the French government has asked postal workers to check in on older people.

Exploring Rabat, Morocco – this year’s Unesco World Book CapitalI’m just going to come out and say this – don’t go to Rabat because it’s this year’s World Book Capital. Despite my best efforts, the exact nature of the 300-plus events the city is purportedly going to run during its year as WBC remain a mystery to me. Instead, go to Rabat because it’s an excellent city. C’est simple.

Is Ireland’s unprotected ocean the weak link in European defence?Russian presence in Irish waters underscores the fact that, rather than being out of sight and out of mind, the country is on the frontline.

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Lifestyle & CultureJess Bretin in Sweden: Why Nordic countries lead the world in happinessShare Share Share Email Comments Global 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).

Summer in Vienna: Where to heat up the party and where to cool down afterwardsLife moves outside in the summer, and it is common to see the city squares and streets filled with bars spilling out onto the street, or people sitting around in the shaded refuge of the city parks. Later in the evening there are many outside events and parties, with Vienna hosting many cultural and music festivals.

Summer with the small humans: Adventures in the Netherlands they’ll never forgetThe Netherlands has tons of attractions for kids including great theme parks, kid-focused museums and parks.

‘Let them come home’: The failure to welcome back the Italian diaspora only hurts Italy

New for 2026: Dispatches’ (always updated) list of the best EDM-plus festivals across Europe and the globe

Antalya alternatives: Unspoiled, overlooked destinations on the Turkish coast

Dispatches’ guide to the best areas in Ho Chi Minh City for expat families

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