Revolut is set to launch airport lounges, with the first opening in Copenhagen in 2027
The fintech company’s first foray into the market will be the largest common-use lounge in the Schengen area.
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Yemen risks return to 'full-scale conflict' if Houthi strikes continue, UN rights chief warns
Earlier this month, the Houthi rebels launched their deadliest attacks in years, killing 58 government troops, according to a military source, mainly in the oil-rich Marib province.
AI 'slop' could cause cognitive decline and violent tendencies among kids, study says
In recent years, platforms like TikTok and YouTube have seen a surge in low-quality, highly repetitive, and at times violent, AI-generated content aimed towards kids which could cause cognitive decline and vicious streaks, according to a new study.
AI 'slop' causes cognitive decline and violent tendencies among kids, study says
In recent years, platforms like TikTok and YouTube have seen a surge in low-quality, highly repetitive, and at times violent, AI-generated content aimed towards kids which is causing cognitive decline and vicious streaks, according to a new study.
These are Europe’s twistiest – and most scenic – roads, according to a new ranking
A new ranking from Avis has crunched everything from curves and elevation to Google searches and Instagram popularity to reveal Europe’s ultimate roads for a scenic, twisty road trip.
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Lolling tongues and resting snarl face: The World's Ugliest Dog contest in pictures
The 50th edition of the American competition saw a six-year-old pug named Jinny Lu take home the top prize.
Greece’s tourism boom set to continue into 2027 as Europeans look to visit and revisit
Greece’s tourism boom looks set to extend beyond the summer peak season, with European travellers attracted to the country for the variety of experiences on offer, the friendliness of locals and safety.
Why Iranian women freeze eggs they may never be allowed to use
Single women in Iran can legally store frozen eggs but cannot use them without a husband, leaving many paying two months' salary for a procedure whose annual storage costs have quadrupled since 2022, in a country simultaneously pushing pronatalist policies and experiencing a 9% drop in births.
From being single to soaring costs and war: Why Iranian women are freezing their eggs
“I don’t want to lose time.” That is a common concern among some Iranian women considering freezing their eggs.
Ukraine has hit seven of Russian online retailer Wildberries' 10 biggest warehouses, military says
A month-long Ukrainian attack campaign against Russia's largest online retailer has knocked out seven of its ten biggest logistics hubs, according to Kyiv's defence ministry and the Institute for the Study of War.
Horsing around: How Trump's AI George Washington image has symbolically backfired
Donald Trump's latest AI-generated image, depicting him horse riding alongside George Washington, has backfired as many have pointed out the symbolic blunder of him riding a black horse in the current climate...
How to avoid tick bites and diseases they spread this summer
Summer means long days outdoors — but across much of Europe, it also means peak tick season. The good news is that a few simple habits can substantially reduce the risk of being bitten.
‘A better tomorrow’: UK schoolchildren get the chance to rewrite the ending of the Bayeux Tapestry
Nearly 1,000 years after it was made, the Bayeux Tapestry is back in England – and UK schoolchildren are being asked to imagine its missing final scene.
Travellers are prioritising cultural immersion over adventure and luxury, report finds
Cultural immersion is overtaking luxury and adventure as a travel priority, while AI and social media reshape how travellers discover and personalise experiences abroad.
New Spanish nanomaterial cools surfaces by up to 12.9C without electricity
Researchers at Spain's CSIC have developed a polymer nanostructure that sheds heat into outer space using solar radiation, potentially cutting reliance on air conditioning in buildings, vehicles and electronic devices.
Virgin Trains takes major step towards challenging Eurostar with London to Europe services
Virgin Trains has been cleared to run up to 20 daily return services through the Channel Tunnel from 2030, bringing an end to Eurostar’s long-running monopoly one step closer.
Germany warns EU electricity tax plan threatens national sovereignty
Germany accuses the European Commission of using an electricity market law to sidestep EU tax rules and national sovereignty. The dispute could affect the pace of the bloc’s electrification drive and efforts to reduce its reliance on imported fossil fuels.
Around 41% of people who saw UK government heat alerts took no action, study finds
Heatwaves are becoming more frequent and severe - but a new study finds that 41% of people who saw heat-health alerts in England took no protective action. Why aren't warnings translating into action?
41 percent of people who saw heat alerts took no action, study finds
Heatwaves are becoming more frequent and severe - but a new study finds that 41% of people who saw heat-health alerts in England took no protective action. Why aren't warnings translating into action?
Hundreds of nostalgic Germans flock to see Angela Merkel’s portrait
A portrait of former German Chancellor Angela Merkel is drawing around 900 visitors a day to Berlin’s Bode Museum, an increase of up to 90% compared with the same period last year. The painting has sparked reflections on Merkel’s 16 years in power, with some visitors expressing nostalgia.
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Japan's 10-year bond yield hits a 30-year high as growth data disappoints
Japan's 10-year government bond yield climbed to its highest level since 1996 on Monday as fresh data showed the world's fourth-largest economy grew far more slowly than expected in the second quarter.
Ferrari’s first EV sells for record $40 million at auction
The Italian luxury carmaker’s first electric car has set a record for a new vehicle sold at auction, just months after its unveiling drew backlash.
Looking for a romantic escape? You can now stay in a Victorian water tower at Sandringham Estate
The neo-Byzantine structure has a rooftop terrace overlooking the grand estate and wider Norfolk countryside.
'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' becomes eighth film in history to cross $2 billion at box office
The Marvel blockbuster 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' has become one of only eight films in history to reach the $2billion box office milestone, and looks set to finish 2026 as one of the top grossing films of all time.
At least seven killed in stampede at Hindu temple in India
Panic reportedly broke out among thousands of worshippers after rumours that an electricity pole had fallen on devotees.
Panathenaic Stadium's marble regains its shine: First cleaning of Greek arena in a century
It was rebuilt for the first modern Olympic Games in 1896 and now serves as the ceremonial departure point for the Olympic Flame, including ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
EU to propose tougher sanctions on Russia this autumn, Kaja Kallas says
The EU is to propose more “far-reaching” sanctions against Russia this autumn, foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has said, after the bloc’s latest package was watered down amid pressure to protect national economic interests.
'Such devastating news': Stars pay tribute to Heroes and Scream star Hayden Panettiere, dead aged 36
Panettiere was best known for her role as cheerleader Claire Bennet in Heroes and country singer Juliette Barnes in Nashville. Stars of cinema and TV, and Hayden Panettiere's fans, have been paying tribute to the actress, who died aged 36. The cause of her death remains unknown for the time being.
Unexpected passengers: Two goats surprise passengers by boarding a bus
Two loose goats briefly board a TriMet bus in Portland, Oregon, before the driver reopens the doors and passengers guide them outside.