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'Tomorrow we'll wake up and no one will even know I was second' - Quinn Simmons comes close to Tour de France victory on stage six
Second place might well have been 102nd for Quinn Simmons who, despite his instant disappointment, showed on Thursday he has the ability to compete for a Tour de France stage win. The US national champion nestled himself in the breakaway on day...

The Global Content Regulation Landscape – Developments in the EU, UK, U.S., and Beyond
Introduction Global digital platforms face an increasingly complex and fragmented content regulation landscape. Governments worldwide are imposing overlapping and sometimes conflicting rules for monitoring, managing, or restricting online content....

The European Parliament rejected a vote of no confidence in European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen
The European Parliament on July 10 rejected a vote of no confidence in European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, keeping her in office. It was the first attempt at a vote of no confidence since 2014. Euronews writes about this. Babel...

I’ve visited Florida 50 times – here’s how I get a US family holiday for LESS than an all-inclusive in Europe
FLORIDA is a big destination for Brits - but family adventures stateside don’t always come cheap. As return visitors to Florida, we save thousands on our family trip every year with these clever holiday hacks. It's so easy, you could do the same....

Spend Summer with the Van Goghs: Saving Vincent—Book Review
The Women Behind the Men Often hidden in the footnotes of great art stories, the women who support, guide, and promote male artists are common enough in art history. We just don’t really talk about them. Think of Lee Krasner, who spent a...

The Red Brigades: a 'fascinating insight' into the 'most feared' extremist group of 1970s Italy
"Throughout the 1970s, Italy was convulsed by a series of bomb attacks, political kidnappings and assassinations" carried out by left-wing terrorists, said Ian Thomson in the FT. Of the groups that operated during the anni di piombi ("years of...

Ireland’s Ben Healy breaks clear to win Tour de France stage six
Ireland’s Ben Healy soloed to victory on stage six of the Tour de France as Mathieu van der Poel took the yellow jersey back from Tadej Pogacar by a single second. Healy went alone from an eight-strong breakaway group with 42km left of the...

Britain’s best animal-themed attractions and win a family day out at them
Britain loves animals almost as much as it loves sunshine. And with summer in full swing, why not combine the two? From rescue farms to sanctuaries and zoos, there are hundreds of places around the UK where you can enjoy a critter-themed family...
"Magnus Heystek reports from Europe: SA has fallen off the global investing radar" - BizNews
JOHANNESBURG – Five of the best read stories on BizNews.com, Thursday, 10 July 2025: Magnus Heystek reports from Europe: SA has fallen off the global investing radar Bheki Mahlobo: SA is an ‘own goal specialist', losing 10-0 - can win just by...

A dataset of EU legal and policy instruments for the digital world
This CEPS legislative dataset is an updated version and successor to a Bruegel dataset that was most recently published on 6 June 2024. Publishing an update now is appropriate because the European Commission has published several strategy...

Britain’s Very Own Pompeii Is A One-Of-A-Kind Glimpse Into Roman Life Almost 2000 Years Ago – And It’s Just 2 Hours From Manchester
Credit: Sigitas Duoblis, Shutterstock Wroxeter, aka Viriconium, once boasted a population size of 15,000, making it the fourth biggest city in Roman Britain—that’s more people than there are currently in Wells, England’s smallest city. Today,...

Americans Book Table for Dinner in Europe, Realize Mistake Once They Arrive
When two American tourists sat down to eat their evening meal while on vacation in Portugal, they got a surprise when they looked around and noticed a completely empty restaurant. In a video on TikTok with 1.2 million views, the diners shared...
Book excerpt: ‘Sea of Grass: The Conquest, Ruin, and Redemption of Nature on the American Prairie’
(Photo by Dave Hage) Editor’s note: A new book, “Sea of Grass: The Conquest, Ruin and Redemption of Nature on the American Prairie,” was recently published by Penguin Random House. Written by Minnesota journalists Dave Hage and Josephine Marcotty,...

This Day in History on July 10: Battle of Britain in World War II
July 10 has been a day marked by pivotal events that have shaped the course of history across the globe. One of the most impactful events to occur on July 10 happened in 1940 during the height of World War II. Known as the Battle of Britain, this...

Germany says China used laser to attack its plane
Germany reported a laser attack by the Chinese military on a German aircraft participating in the EU maritime operation ASPIDES in the Red Sea. This is stated in a statement by the German Foreign Ministry in X. Babel employs over 20 people. It’s...

Brilliant Ben Healy secures Ireland’s first Tour de France stage victory in five years
Healy went alone from an eight-strong breakaway group with 42km left of the deceptively difficult 201.5km stage from Bayeux to Vire Normandie, claiming his first career Tour stage win and Ireland’s first since Sam Bennett enjoyed two in 2020. The...

Germany’s 2021 Floods Could Have Been Even Worse, Say Researchers
Register for free to listen to this article Thank you. Listen to this article using the player above. ✖ Want to listen to this article for FREE? Complete the form below to unlock access to ALL audio articles. The devastating floods that killed...

Tuscaloosa bookstore thrives in a literary niche
Ernest and Hadley Booksellers, an independent bookstore in Tuscaloosa, thrives despite competition from large retailers. The store focuses on community interests, including local authors and popular genres. A recently opened used and rare books...
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For the Price of a European Vacation, You Could Have a Tiny Home
There are times when you just need to get away from it all, take a breather, and have a much-needed vacation. When that feeling hits, think of how nice it would be to have a place already waiting for you. Whether it’s at a beach, a lakefront, or...

EU safety agency lifts warning on Israel flights
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has removed the warning not to fly to Israel that it made last month during Israel's operation against Iran. The warning was given as a Conflict Zone Information Bulletin (CZIB), which indicates a...