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PATRICK LAWRENCE: Washington Takes on the BRICS
Trump’s lashing out at the group of non-Western nations is so clumsy, so off the mark, so utterly unaware of where the hands are on history’s clock. President Donald Trump in the White House on July 18. (White House/Daniel Torok) By Patrick...

Is the Med too hot for you now? Our favourite sunny European holiday destinations with temperatures under 30C in summer
WHILE some sunseekers love basking in 30C and over heat, for some it is just too much. So, where should you head instead of the usual Costas? 6 If you love the Algarve in Portugal then the Costa Verde will be right up your streetCredit: AlamyThe...

Former Nebraska volleyball star Lexi Rodriguez shares a heartfelt birthday wish for her mother
The former Nebraska volleyball star, Lexi Rodriguez, recently penned a heartwarming wish for her mother, Crystal Rodriguez, on her birthday. The player is currently gearing up for her next match at the Volleyball National League. Rodriguez is...

China's Patience Wears Thin With EU Over Medical Device Row
Latest stories China's gold hoarding: a bad omen for the dollar It's time for a US Indo-Pacific reset Setting the pace: The future of regenerative agriculture in China “There is no fundamental conflict between China and the EU, but rather...

Ryder Cup returns to special home for 2031
If you’re already planning your Ryder Cup travel itinerary years in advance (and I definitely am), the wait for knowledge of where the 2031 edition will be has ended. We can say “hola” to the Camiral Resort in Girona, Spain. That’s right – the...

Live: Intuitive Surgical (Nasdaq: ISRG) Earnings Preview Coverage
Investing 247 Wall Street Published: July 22, 2025 3:30 pm Last Updated: July 22, 2025 4:41 pm Key Points ISRG expected to post 17% sales growth as procedure volume and da Vinci installs expand. Eyes on U.S. soft tissue trends and operating...

The Book Versions of Some of This Summer’s Biggest Teen Shows Are All Under $11 This Prime Day
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. In case you missed it, this summer will be filled with incredible teen TV shows. From the already-released We...

Italy Marks 100 Years Since Death of Pier Giorgio Frassati as Canonization Nears
On the 100th anniversary of Pier Giorgio Frassati’s death this week, crowds packed into the Turin Cathedral to pray at the tomb of the charismatic young man who is set to be canonized as a saint in September. The three-day celebration of the...

Quantum physics 100 years on: Experts meet in Germany, where it all began
Historically, the year 1925 is crucial for quantum physics. This is because Werner Heisenberg, the father of quantum physics, developed his quantum theory and the basics that year, which led to the famous uncertainty relations This led to the...

Wordsley-born cyclist gets ‘biggest career win to date’ at Tour de France
Ben 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 on Thursday (July 10). Healy was born in Wordsley but...

Toward a New Grand Design? Reviving Sully’s Legacy in European Strategic Thought
Editor’s Note: This is part of a running series of essays by Iskander Rehman, entitled “Applied History,” which seeks, through the study of the history of strategy and military operations, to better illuminate contemporary defense challenges. We...

The Battery Show Europe Showcases Global Acceleration
Europe’s flagship event advancing the battery and EV industry from cell design to policy frameworks STUTTGART, GERMANY / ACCESS Newswire / July 10, 2025 / The Battery Show Europe and Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo Europe, co-located...

EU IT responds to Stop Killing Games ECI, ‘signing twice does NOT invalidate both signatures’
With rumors spreading around and concerns being raised about the Stop Killing Games initiative's potential for a few fake signatures, the European Commission’s IT team finally comes to help. Addressing the concerns, officials have offered vital...

Healy wins stage 6 of Tour de France
Ireland's Ben Healy celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win the sixth stage of the Tour de France cycling race over 201.5 kilometers (125.2 miles) with start in Bayeux and finish in Vire Normandy, France, Thursday, July 10, 2025. (AP...

Why France keeps rioting
This article is taken from the July 2025 issue of The Critic. To get the full magazine why not subscribe? Right now we’re offering five issues for just £25. Riots are now a permanent feature of the Parisian lifestyle, just like train and metro...

Editors stage mass resignation after academic publisher sold
The editors of an academic publishing house have resigned en masse after its partial sale to a commercial publisher, saying the company’s profit was “rent extracted from taxpayer-funded research”. Amsterdam University Press (AUP), which publishes...

Who gets to see inside? The EU’s Operational Rules on Data Access under Article 40 of the DSA
The European Commission has adopted a Delegated Act under Article 40 of the DSA, creating a new framework for vetted researchers to access non-public data from Very Large Online Platforms and Very Large Search Engines. This move aims to enhance...

Shettima at OPL 245 book launch: Adoke, Tambuwal, Turaki saved me from being removed as governor by Jonathan
Vice President Kashim Shettima, Thursday, described himself as the “most demonised” public figure in the final years of former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan’s administration. Shettima, a former Borno state governor, stated this in Abuja during...

9 supper clubs in Dubai that you need to book ASAP
Life There’s no denying that supper clubs have harboured a newfound momentum in this part of the world. To recover from a socially distant world, this concept garners all the traits of a refined social experience, combined with everyone’s love for...

Germany’s water-laced city that’s a gateway to white sand beaches loved by locals
The former capital of the Hanseatic League is a Gothic wonder, with white sand beaches on the doorstep It’s not long after arriving in Lübeck before I have my first fish sandwich: lightly salted herring, thin slices of raw onion, and crunchy salad...