As tanks roll through Washington today to mark the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday—and the 79th birthday of President Donald Trump—Europe is commemorating a different anniversary, not with combat vehicles but with a passenger liner moored near a…
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‘On a peak under a blue sky’: the joy of summer in Europe’s mountains | Walking holidays
After a tough scramble to the summit of Rhinog Fach, we look down into the deep valley holding the chilly waters of Llyn Hywel, then west across several miles of heather, bilberry and bare rock to the Welsh coast. Turning my gaze north, there is…
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Wood Pellet Mills Are Prone to Catching Fire. Why Build Them in California?
This story originally appeared on Grist and is part of the Climate Desk collaboration.
Wood pellets, by design, are highly flammable. The small pieces of compressed woody leftovers, like sawdust, are used in everything from home heating to grilling. But their flammable nature has made for…
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Ukrainian Football Presents Its ‘Game Goes On!’ Exhibition
As Ukraine’s senior men’s national football team partakes in the inaugural Canadian Shield Tournament, another aspect of Ukrainian football will be at work. During the competition, the Ukrainian Association of Football (UAF) will host…
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225 combat clashes on frontline over past day, Pokrovsk sector remains hottest
On June 13, Ukrainian Defense Forces engaged in 225 combat clashes with Russian invaders across the front lines.
According to Ukrinform, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported this on Facebook at 08:00 on June 14.
Russian forces launched one missile strike…
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One Russian Kalibr missile carrier in Black Sea
As of 06:00 on Saturday, June 14, Russia has one warship in the Black Sea equipped with Kalibr cruise missiles, capable of launching up to six missiles in a single salvo.
This was reported on Facebook by the Naval Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, according to…
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"Brussels, my love?" EU extends special status for Ukrainian refugees
On the week the EU marks 40 years of free movement under the Schengen Area, EU ministers meet in Luxembourg to discuss migration. This week’s episode of “Brussels, My Love?” looks at how more and more EU member states are moving away from the idea of a united EU front on migration and asylum.
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Two unforgettable World Championship titles on a historic Day 1 in Budapest 2025
Assunta Scutto completes her World medal set with long-awaited gold, while Ryuju Nagayama finally captures the -60kg crown on his sixth attempt. An electrifying start to the 2025 World Judo Championships in Budapest.
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Latest news bulletin | June 14th – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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On its 2,500th anniversary, Naples grapples with the benefits and burdens of a tourism boom
2,500 years after its birth, Naples is revelling in a tourism boom, yet experiencing downsides that most cities learn decades later.
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