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‘Personality-wise she’s amazing’: How it feels to own Britain’s ugliest dog
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but the judges of Britain’s Ugliest Dog competition knew at one glance that they’d found their winner in Peggy. With her permanently dangling tongue, hairlessness and scruffy…
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Chic cafes and cheap beer: This eastern European capital city is still beautiful on a budget
If you’re looking for a cheap break this summer, forget the usual, overtouristed European cities and consider venturing to Montenegro’s capital. Podgorica might not be on your ‘must-visit’ list, but there’s plenty of reasons why…
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What is the ETA? Everything we know so far about the UK’s new digital border scheme
Visitors from Europe, Australia, the US and Canada will soon be required to apply for permission to enter the UK. Known as Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), the Home Office intends to introduce the scheme by…
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Escaped wild cat with cocaine in its system rescued from owner in Ohio
An escaped wild cat has been found with cocaine in its system in Ohio, USA. The African serval cat was illegally owned by a local resident. It broke free during a traffic stop in January.…
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In pictures: South America’s ‘lithium fields’ reveal the dark side of our electric future
Lithium extraction fields in South America have been captured by an aerial photographer in stunning high definition. But while the images may be breathtaking to look at, they represent the dark side of our swiftly…
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British artist “unzips” building for Milan Design Week
British artist Alex Chinneck, known for his subversive installations, partially “unzipped” the facade of an old building for Milan Design Week. The 35-year-old is internationally-known for his site-specific installations and surreal architectural optical illusions. In…
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Spain’s Pedro Sanchez has been touring Europe lately. Here’s why
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has been busy touring Europe in recent weeks to prepare for his country taking on the presidency of the European Union over the summer. The aim of these mini-tours, according…
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Greek authorities were ‘repeatedly warned’ over railway safety prior to deadly crash
The European Union agency responsible for rail safety warned the Greek authorities on multiple occasions over the past few years, according to the head of the organisation who spoke to Euronews following an accident last…
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‘It’s very hard for me to breathe lately’: Thick smog covers Bangkok and hospitalises thousands
Nearly 200,000 people in Thailand have been admitted to hospital because of air pollution this week, officials have said. The country’s capital, Bangkok – home to an estimated 11 million people and one of the…
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Want to retire abroad? Here are Europe’s best countries for healthcare, happiness and long life
With the current cost of living crisis, more people than ever are looking for alternative living arrangements. But relocating isn’t just for digital nomads temporarily picking up to move to sunny countries during winter. Searches…