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I had a friend who always made me feel uneasy, but I tried to look past it and give them…
Russia launched one of its largest ballistic missile attacks on Kyiv, pounding the city for five hours.
Russia launched one of its biggest-ever ballistic missile attacks on Kyiv, with a five-hour assault that killed at least one…
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A new book breaks down Cork's local slang, featuring words like "lashes," "langers," "bozzers," and "belly bachelors."
If Des MacHale had to pick a favorite from the collection of insulting and confusing words that make up Cork…
Molten salt and human sweat: the unusual batteries that could store renewable energy.
In the deserts of the United Arab Emirates, a massive clean energy project—spanning an area roughly the size of 12,600…
"Free the lidos!" Who will come out on top in the battle over Italy's private beaches?
Walking along Italian beaches feels like walking through a rainbow. For about 50 meters at a time, the perfectly spaced…
Europe’s most effective tool for reducing greenhouse gas emissions is at risk of being weakened.
Critics have warned that Europe’s most effective tool for cutting dangerous planet-heating emissions could be weakened after the European Commission…
A whistleblower says London Underground users should be aware of the risk from toxic dust.
A London Underground worker who was unfairly sacked after raising concerns about exposure to asbestos and other toxic dust says…
"An overnight success after 25 years? Delicious." Ted Lasso's Hannah Waddingham talks about sexism, stunts, and finding stardom at 51.
Hannah Waddingham clears her throat. Her voice sounds a little rough. Two days before we meet, the Ted Lasso star…
The hill I will die on: Parisian waiters aren’t rude — they’re just misunderstood | Helen Massy-Beresford
Parisian waiters are professionals who provide excellent service—they’re not rude or unfriendly, just sometimes a bit misunderstood. No, really, hear…