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Diver killed as cliff collapses near Biarritz lighthouse in French resort town
An urgent search is underway for a second diver after the massive cliff collapse
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City of Paris hails 'landmark' climate ruling in TotalEnergies case
The city of Paris said on Thursday that a court ruling ordering oil and gas giant TotalEnergies to account for its clients' emissi…
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NATO chief Rutte defends allies as Trump says he was 'let down' on Iran
Rutte pushed back gently against Trump's latest NATO complaints, saying, “I know there have been isolated cases about which you ar…
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Banning social media for teens: solution or overreaction?
One in seven teens in the EU spends more than eight hours a day in front of screens, a new study shows. Are social media bans the …
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French teaching unions call strike over 'unacceptable' heat
French teaching unions on Thursday called for a strike to protest "unacceptable working conditions" as a severe heatwave shatters …
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New flights from Vienna: What to know about direct routes to Oman and Jordan
Vienna Airport has added two new Middle East connections, with nonstop flights to Muscat in Oman and the return of direct services…
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France takes nuclear reactors offline amid record heatwave
EDF cites environmental rules protecting river ecosystems as rising water temperatures force output cuts at sites on the Seine and…
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Poland, Ukraine strike conciliatory tone at reconstruction conference
A landmark conference on Ukraine's post-war reconstruction opened on Thursday in Poland without President Volodymyr Zelensky, who …
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Bouge Ta Pref: The campaigners fighting préfecture delays for foreigners in France
Frustrated with the endless delays and administrative problems, a group of activists, lawyers and trade unions working with foreig…
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'I'm in great shape,' boxing legend Floyd Mayweather tells Euronews ahead of Athens fight
Floyd "Money" Mayweather is set to face Greek fighter Mike Zambidis in Athens on Saturday 27 June.
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The 'Flamingo Revolution': What's behind Albania's protests?
For weeks now, images of crowds of Albanians protesting on the streets have been relayed around the world. The protesters say they…
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La Guaira, Venezuela’s port city, shows extensive earthquake damage after the quake
New images from La Guaira on 25 June revealed widespread destruction after twin earthquakes struck Venezuela's Caribbean coast, da…
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Why Tromsø will become the first place in Norway to introduce a tourist tax
If you plan to visit Tromsø, the capital of the Arctic, known for its stunning landscapes, northern lights, and wildlife, your sta…
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'It affected everything': How Brexit reshaped British lives in Germany
From red tape to relocation and loss – following the tenth anniversary of the Brexit vote, our readers explain the practical and e…
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'Please have a referendum on AC': Your tips for coping with Switzerland’s heatwaves
With temperatures in some Swiss regions exceeding 35C this week we asked our readers how they manage to stay (relatively) cool in …
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Why passengers can refund Deutsche Bahn tickets during the heatwave
For the first time Germany's national railway operator is giving passengers the option to cancel tickets free of charge if they wa…
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From Spain to Ireland: What to know about the deadly heatwave across Europe
And we're still only in June
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Digital nomads: French government clarifies rules on remote working
The issue of foreigners working remotely in France while on a 'visitor' visa has long been a confusing grey area - but now the Fre…
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Brussels tightens rules on US cloud providers as it pushes for tech sovereignty
The European Commission has decided that Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services should face strict rules to improve cloud competi…
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'Took away my freedom': 10 years on, how Brexit affected Brits in France
Ten years on from the historic vote, readers of The Local explain how Britain’s decision to leave the European Union has affected …
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James Bond search enters final stage with planned August screen tests
Production on Bond 26 is set to begin next year. The expectation is that the official announcement for the next 007 actor will hap…
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Mexico's president and Spain's king to use World Cup to mend diplomatic rift
Against the backdrop of the World Cup, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Spanish King Felipe VI are set to ease diplomatic t…
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Laissons Parler Les Gens: Podcast addresses issues facing young Africans online
Youssoupha acknowledged cyberbullying and harassment were part of the challenges facing young Africans today, but he urged the you…
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EU faces growing backlash after Taliban delegation’s visit to Brussels
Taliban spokesperson celebrates visit to Brussels as a ‘trust-building’ exercise with EU member states