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30 June 1960 Independence of the ‘Belgian' Congo. Belgium's colonial crimes in the Congo. A duty to remember
CADTM
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June 30, 2025
Historical context of the colonization of the Congo At the end of the 18th century, over a hundred years before the Congo was colonized by Leopold II, the thirteen British colonies in North America, were liberated from the British crown after...
UK tourists could be 'banned' from Europe for three years as Foreign Office issues warning
Daily Star
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June 30, 2025
The Foreign Office has cautioned UK holidaymakers that they risk being barred from European getaways for up to three years. Following the UK's departure from the EU, UK citizens' unrestricted travel within the European Union came to a halt....
Foreign Office warns UK tourists risk being 'banned' from Europe holidays 'for three years'
Birmingham Live
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June 30, 2025
The Foreign Office has warned UK tourists risk being "banned" from European holidays for THREE YEARS. With the UK’s exit from the EU, UK nationals’ freedom of movement within the European Union came to an end as well. However, they are still able...
F1 pundit expresses surprise at Lewis Hamilton admitting he made a mistake
Sportskeeda
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July 25, 2025
Ferrari star Lewis Hamilton was eliminated in the first round of sprint qualifying at the Belgian GP as the Briton spun on his final lap in SQ1 on Friday, July 25. Hamilton was downbeat after the session and took the blame for it. However, F1...
Smurfs: Every movie from the franchise ranked
Sportskeeda
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July 25, 2025
The Smurfs have kept viewers engaged globally for decades. It was initially created by the Belgian artist Peyo as a comic strip and soon developed into a full-fledged franchise of animated series and major motion pictures. These small blue...
Rihanna in Belgium for Smurfs premiere
Hurriyet Daily News
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BRUSSELS Belgium rolled out the blue carpet on June 28 for Rihanna and other stars who turned out for the world premiere of the new Smurf movie. Rihanna produced ″Smurfs″ and voices Smurfette in the summer family film, a live-action animated...
6 Music Festivals Worth Visiting for Travel Lovers
Tempo.co
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June 30, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Music festivals are no longer just concerts featuring a lineup of big names in the music world. Nowadays, they offer an immersive experience with a unique atmosphere, stunning backdrops, and the exhilarating feeling of being...
MouseNotifier reveals 15 safest countries for LGBTQ+ travellers
Travel Weekly
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June 30, 2025
MouseNotifier’s study has revealed the 15 safest countries for LGBTQ travellers in 2025 with Sweden taking the top spot. The study, developed by Disney dining alert software system MouseNotifier, ranked 203 countries based on their LGBTQ+ rights...
Why is Rihanna in Belgium this weekend? Hint: Smurfs
KFDX - Texas
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June 30, 2025
BRUSSELS (AP) — Belgium rolled out the blue carpet Saturday for Rihanna and other stars who turned out for the world premiere of the new Smurf movie. Rihanna produced ″Smurfs″ and voices Smurfette in the summer family film, a live-action animated...
Conor McGregor's whereabouts revealed after his Dublin pub goes up in flames
GB News
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July 25, 2025
A suspected arson attack destroyed the entrance of Conor McGregor's Dublin pub in the early hours of Friday morning whilst the MMA fighter holidayed on a yacht in Sardinia with his fiancée and children. The Black Forge Inn in Crumlin was engulfed...
Royal couple back in Belgium after more than a day and a half delay
Belga News Agency
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June 29, 2025
King Philippe, Queen Mathilde and the rest of the Belgian delegation landed in Brussels on Sunday morning around 05:45, returning from their state visit to Chile. Due to a technical issue with the plane, they arrived 42 hours later than planned....
EU rule could see UK holidaymakers turned away for holidays for three years
Belfast Live
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June 29, 2025
UK holidaymakers keen on jetting off to sunnier European climes like Greece, Spain, and France must keep on top of post-Brexit rules when travelling with a UK passport, or they could face being turned away for up to three years. Travellers are...
I Let AI Agents Plan My Vacation—and It Wasn't Terrible
Wired
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June 29, 2025
The worst part of travel is the planning: the faff of finding and booking transport, accommodation, restaurant reservations—the list can feel endless. To help, the latest wave of AI agents, such as OpenAI’s Operator and Anthropic’s Computer Use...
The Northwich business that changed family holidays across the continent
Northwich Guardian
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‘Before Eurocamp, we’d go to a cottage in Wales. Eurocamp was my first experience of travelling abroad and my first taste of different cultures.’ Fast forward to today and Chris knows only too well how the Eurocamp experience has changed – he is...
I quit my job and did a complete 180 moving to Spain – beer is just $3 a pint and my life is so much better
The U.S. Sun
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July 25, 2025
A 30-YEAR-OLD from Ireland has packed her bags and moved abroad to Spain, a complete 180 that has transformed her life for the better. After living in Malaga for two years, the traveler has come to love all that the vibrant port city has to offer,...
Now France Joins Germany, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Greece And Belgium In Offering Five Year Schengen Visa For African Travelers
Cameroon Online
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June 28, 2025
Travel And Tour World | France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, Greece, and Belgium have taken a significant step in opening their doors to African travelers by offering the 5-year multiple-entry Schengen visa. This long-term visa allows...
EU rule could see Brits turned away for holidays for three years
Daily Express
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June 29, 2025
People who are planning to travel to Greece, Spain, France and more this year must follow a specific rule that came in after Brexit if travelling on a UK passport - or risk being banned from EU countries for three years. Millions of Brits are...
A World War II European vacation to remember
The Spokesman-Review - Washington State
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About two years ago I was talking with Mike, a friend of mine I’ve known since Ronald Reagan was still in the White House, and he asked me a question out of left field: What if we went on a tour of World War II European battlefields? I couldn’t...
6 music festivals around the world worth travelling for
The Times of India
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Over the last few years, music festivals have gone from just concerts to full-blown experiences. It’s no longer just about the big names on stage – it’s about the vibe, the setting, and the feeling of being part of something bigger. These...
Things To Do In UAE This Weekend: From Labubu Superfans To New Summer Brunches
MENAFN
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July 26, 2025
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Looking for a break from the routine? Whether you're craving a new thrill, a cool escape from the heat, or just something fun to shake up your weekend plans, here are the top things to do in the UAE right now:Labubu is here...