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Cycling-One of the hardest, if not the hardest, Tours I've been in, says Pogacar
The Malaysian Star
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July 26, 2025
PONTARLIER, France (Reuters) -Tadej Pogacar all but sealed his fourth Tour de France title on Saturday after surviving what he claims is one of the most brutal Tours he has ridden, leaving only Sunday's ride into Paris between him and another...
The Brief – 25 July 2025: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
EurActiv
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July 25, 2025
Good Friday afternoon, wherever you may be. Schuman was markedly quieter this morning, coffee shops are shuttered, and motorways are laden with holiday-makers heading south for the Grand Départ. Fear not, here at Euractiv HQ desks are still...
talkSPORT betting tips – Best football bets and expert advice for Friday 25 July
talkSPORT
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July 25, 2025
The weekend is almost upon us again and there's a healthy chunk of European domestic football on Friday to take us there, with a definite nod to the Scandinavian region as Norway and Denmark help provide our trio of betting interests alongside a...
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...
The making of a Lioness - as told by their parents: Extra jobs, bank loans and sleeping in meetings
The New York Times
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July 26, 2025
Nigel James thinks back to one night shift he worked following an 11am game his son Reece played at Norwich City. Nigel was running his own coaching business alongside 12-hour overnight stints as a security guard, earning £5 an hour to supplement...
Innsbruck vs Vienna: our analysis of the Eurovision 2026 bids
ESCXTRA
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July 26, 2025
As we reached the deadline to submit bids to host Eurovision 2026, on July 4, only two cities had gone all the way with the process: Innsbruck and Vienna. With its status as capital, and its experience hosting two previous editions, Vienna could...
Latvian investment agency defends its 'influencer' collaboration strategy
LSM
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July 24, 2025
So if you have heard of any of the names below and, more importantly, make your investment or tourism decisions based on what they say, then it might be argued that LIAA's strategy is likely to be effective. Named by LIAA as its collabroation...
Canadian permanent residents, foreign workers, and citizens may need to pay an additional $250 fee to enter the US
CIC News
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July 21, 2025
Canadian permanent residents, foreign nationals living in Canada as well as some Canadians will have to start paying an additional 250 USD Visa Integrity Fee when applying for non-immigrant US visas. This new fee is part of the H.R.1 Act (commonly...
Pakistani passport ranked among weakest globally in 2025 Henley Index
Khaleej Times
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Pakistan's travel document remains classified among the 'least powerful' globally, granting visa-free access to merely 32 locations, while the passports from other Asian nations have emerged as the strongest worldwide, as reported by Dawn....
Don’t believe the hype: Nine countries with (undeserved) bad reputations
The Sydney Morning Herald
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July 24, 2025
Go ahead and visit Brewing capital … Leuven.Credit: Tourisme LeuvenBrussels has fine Art Nouveau architecture and the Musees Royaux des Beaux-Arts features everyone from Old Masters to Magritte. Old university and beer-brewing town Leuven is...
15 Fairy Tale Towns in Europe That Look Straight Out of a Storybook
Travelbinger
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July 21, 2025
The Grimm Brothers made every story into a fairy tale that we wanted to jump into and see the literal places where these stories lived. The good thing is that we can. Many of these European towns on this list bring about our imaginations as we...
WEATHER GURU | Event organisers to need to heed weather warnings
Herald (South Africa)
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July 26, 2025
Many of the iconic photographs of the Woodstock Music Festival in 1969 show a muddy mess as fans had fun in the mud after a large thunderstorm on the Sunday of the festival. That did not dampen the crowd’s spirits and nobody was killed or injured...
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Cadillac News - Michigan
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Nick Kurtz of Athletics becomes 1st MLB rookie to hit 4 homers in a game, matches total base record HOUSTON (AP) — Nick Kurtz of the Athletics has become the first rookie in Major League Baseball history to hit four home runs in a game. He also...
It's the Saturday Scramble! 3 million drivers hit Britain's roads on busiest day of summer getaway - with 10,000 cars passing through Port of Dover
Daily Mail
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July 26, 2025
Brits trying to embark on the big summer getaway on Saturday will be faced with huge queues and long delays as millions hit the road on the busiest day of the summer. Around 3 million car journeys are expected to take place in a 'Saturday...
Countdown as Scots could be turned away from France, Spain and Greece
Glasgow Live
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July 25, 2025
Scottish holidaymakers heading to France, Spain and other popular destinations could soon be denied entry without a travel permit. Post-Brexit rules mean that anyone travelling on a British passport will need this document before travelling to any...
Drunk Monk owner talks beers, Wrexham AFC takeover and proving doubters wrong!
The Leader
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The Drunk Monk is tucked away in Overton Arcade on Wrexham High Street. Run by Kieran Irwin, his fiancée Dannii Rathbone and Kieran's brother Sean, the idea of starting the business was first discussed during the Covid-19 pandemic. By now, it has...
Ukraine’s drug-fueled army: Steroids, synthetic drugs, and the new narco-state
Strategic Culture
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July 26, 2025
Ukrainian drug cartels grow richer and more powerful. Expanding production, they are finding new markets in Western Europe. Join us on Telegram, Twitter, and VK. Contact us: info@strategic-culture.su I recently wrote about the possible cocaine use...
Five reasons why Scots could be refused entry to Spain or Greece
Daily Record & Sunday Mail
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July 25, 2025
Scots heading to Spain, Greece and other popular destinations could soon be refused entry for five reasons, according to travel experts. One of these includes making a mistake when filling out an application most UK travellers will soon need to...
The 17 top things to do in Bruges
Lonely Planet
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Bruges is Belgium's most picturesque city, with photo opportunities around every corner. This UNESCO World Heritage site boasts one of Europe’s most beautifully preserved medieval centers, featuring cobblestone lanes lined with whitewashed...
Trump tells Europe to ‘get your act together’ on immigration before US-EU trade talks
The Guardian
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July 26, 2025
Intensive negotiations are continuing on Saturday between the EU and the US before a crunch meeting in Scotland between Donald Trump and the European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, to avert a costly trade war. Trump spent the night at...