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EU contradicts Starmer on youth visas cap
At the start of this month his Brexit minister Nick Thomas-Symonds confidently again told a parliamentary committee: “I expect there to be a cap.” The scheme, a key ask of the European Commission, is strongly backed by important capitals like...

Ana de Armas, Tom Cruise Spain getaway details revealed
Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas are in their vacation mode together as they relax on their trip to Spain. The 37-year-old actress and the Hollywood star, 63, were spotted on a boat on their holiday as they enjoyed the sun while de Armas read a book....

Tourist who has visited 100 cities in Europe names the 7 most underrated
After exploring over 100 cities across Europe, popular travel content creator Lukepatricktravelstories has shared his personal list of the continent’s seven most underrated cities, with hidden gems that are often overlooked in favour of big names...

Our summer motorsport book guide
The long, bright evenings. A warm breeze in the air (if you're lucky). Time to allow the mind to wander with thoughts of a summer break, and time away from it all. A proper holiday is not complete without a good book. A break from a screen, a...

Book Review – OPL 245: Adoke and “Malabugate”
_______________________________________________________________________ Mohammed Bello Adoke, OPL 245: Inside Story of the $1.3 bn Nigerian Oil Block. UK: The Conrad Press, 2025, 271 pp. OPL 245 is probably the most well-known oil block to be...

Gwyneth Paltrow was 'sad' when ex Brad Pitt married Jennifer Aniston, bombshell book reveals
Gwyneth Paltrow put her Oscar winning acting skills to good use when her ex-fiancé married another woman. A new biography about the Shakespeare in Love star, which also examines her relationship with Ben Affleck, claims Paltrow, 52, was mournful...

EU's AI Code ready for companies to sign next week
Published on 14/07/2025 - 14:20 GMT+2 Member states’ formal approval of the Code of Practice for General Purpose AI (GPAI) could come as early as 22 July, paving the way for providers of AI systems to sign up, sources familiar with the matter told...
Voices: How the far right is politicising the return of the wolf – and again threatening its presence in Europe
In Lower Saxony, in 2022, a wolf attacked and killed Dolly, Ursula von der Leyen’s favourite pony. Strategically, this was a terribly poor move on the wolf’s part. The president of the European Commission is a passionate equestrian. Citing...

"The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping" Adds Iris Apatow and Edvin Ryding as Production Begins
Sat 26 Jul 2025 | 02:02 PM Iris Apatow, Edvin Ryding Iris Apatow and Edvin Ryding have rounded out the cast of “The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping” as production begins on the Lionsgate film. The pair has been cast to play Proserpina and...
A new book tells the story of taxidermist and forensic ornithologist Roxie Laybourne
SCOTT SIMON, HOST: Imagine a police procedural. Cops called to a gruesome scene. Evidence techs secure the area. They dust for prints and blot up stains. Then a hard-boiled homicide cop sees something and says, better call in the feather...

'I quit the UK for Spain but didn't realise it was 20 years behind'
A UK expat residing in Spain has boldly claimed that the country is "20 years or so behind the UK" in one particular aspect. Mark Danby, hailing from Stockport, Greater Manchester, made a significant life change six months ago, swapping the UK for...

EU Parliament Vice President Supports ‘Stop Killing Games’ Petition
Nicolae Ștefănuță, one of the current Vice Presidents of the European Parliament, has publicly backed the Stop Killing Games (SKG) campaign—a citizen-led initiative that calls on lawmakers to prevent companies from permanently shutting down...

Our expert’s guide to the best cities in Italy, whatever the season
“You may have the universe,” said the great 19th-century composer Giuseppe Verdi, “if I may have Italy.” For many, that trade-off would seem fair on the strength of Verdi’s native province of Parma alone – a place renowned for its operatic beauty...

Amalfi Coast ‘dupe’ tops list of alternative destinations for 2025
A tiny Mediterranean gem known for its medieval cities, 300 days of sunshine and its own Blue Grotto has topped a list of alternative destinations for 2025. Situated halfway between Italy and Northern Africa, Malta has been ranked top of the...

'I moved to Spain six months ago and couldn't believe what I saw'
A man has stated that Spain is "20 years or so behind the UK" in one distinct area. Mark Danby, from Stockport, Greater Manchester, UK, made the radical choice to chase the sunshine and relocate to Spain six months back, settling in Manilva, a...

RACHEL RICKARD STRAUS: Want to get Britain investing, Chancellor? Take a leaf out of my dad's book...
My attempts at teenage rebellion were an absolute disaster, thanks to my dad's unconventional parenting style. When I got to the age that school friends were starting to get into trouble for various misdemeanours – smoking behind the bike sheds,...

'I moved to Spain from UK but didn't realise it was 20 years behind on one thing'
A UK expat residing in Spain has boldly claimed that the European country is "20 years or so behind the UK" in one particular aspect. Mark Danby, hailing from Stockport, Greater Manchester, made a significant life change six months ago, leaving...

Felix Baumgartner, Austrian Adventurer, Dies In Paragliding Accident In Italy
(MENAFN- Khaama Press) Felix Baumgartner, the legendary Austrian adventurer, tragically died in Italy after losing control of his paraglider, suffering a fatal crash. International media have reported that Felix Baumgartner, the Austrian...

‘Without Vajpayee there would be no Modi’: Book excerpt from Abhishek Choudhary’s ‘Believer’s Dilemma’
For someone ruminating on mortality since his early youth, Vajpayee met his maker at a rather overripe ninety-three. A stroke eleven years earlier, in August 2007, had taken away his most precious gift: his voice. He recovered for a while, but the...

Results from Stage 14 of the 2025 Tour de France
Today's stage climbed into the Pyrenees, hitting the classic Col du Tourmalet climb at the halfway point, finishing with a second Hors Categorie (beyond category) climb, with a Cat 1 and Cat 2 climb in between. Mountain stage, indeed. The big news...