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Bivouacking in the Pyrenees: how we got our teenagers to take a mountain hike

With the help of a droll local guide, we managed to enthuse our two sons on a wild camping adventure in the mountains of south-west France

Could France's economic turmoil spark eurozone debt crisis?

The collapse of the French government over its inability to bring austerity measures through parliament is raising fears that the debt of the EU's second-largest economy is spinning out of control.

Germany remembers the neo-Nazi NSU's first victim: Enver Simsek

Twenty-five years after his death, Enver Simsek's family is still seeking explanations. The far-right National Socialist Underground murdered him in 2000 and went on to kill another nine people across Germany.

A People-First AI Fund: $50M to support nonprofits

Applications are now open for OpenAI’s People-First AI Fund, a $50M initiative supporting U.S. nonprofits advancing education, community innovation, and economic opportunity. Apply by October 8, 2025, for unrestricted grants that help communities shape AI for the public good.

Tell us about a great short hop to Europe by ferry

Share a tip on an easy holiday in or near to Europe’s ferry ports – the best wins £200 towards a Coolstays break

Young German authors embark on cultural US road trip

Goethe-Institut USA, which promotes German culture abroad, is sending Sonali Beher and Iven Yorick Fenker on a four-week road trip from New York to Houston to deepen the bond between both nations.

Coca-Cola rebrands products in Germany amid US image crisis

As the global reputation of US brands slips, some US firms are turning to unusual marketing strategies. Coca-Cola, for instance, is now promoting itself as a "German product."

Egypt, Sudan worry about water as Ethiopia's huge new dam opens

Ethiopia has high hopes for its Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, which is expected to double the nation's electricity capacity. But the mega dam has long been a source of tension with neighbors Sudan and Egypt.

From farms to fork: a food-lover’s cycle tour of Herefordshire

Orchards, dairies, vineyards and farm shops are among the delicious pit stops on a new series of ebike tours around the county

Germany bounce back with win vs. Northern Ireland

After their football World Cup qualifying campaign got off to a disastrous start, Germany responded with a win over Northern Ireland.

Former German Foreign Minister Baerbock to head UN General Assembly

Annalena Baerbock, former Green Party politician and foreign minister, has moved to New York to start her new job on September 9. Not everyone is happy that she will be presiding over the UN's main policy-making organ.

Six of the best farm stays in Europe for delicious local food in glorious countryside

Tuck into great food and drink at hotels, farms and B&Bs in France, Ireland, Portugal and beyond

OpenAI under fire: Can chatbots ever truly be child-safe?

Did ChatGPT play a role in a US 16-year-old’s suicide? That's what the family claims in court against OpenAI. What exactly makes chatbots so risky?

Was the German pension system built to bust?

Germany is growing older and the pressure on the German pension system is increasing. The younger generation won't be able to make up the difference, and economists think the elderly should foot the bill.

Accordo in Puglia, Antonio Decaro si candida per il centrosinistra

Accordo raggiunto nel centrosinistra sul candidato alle regionali. La conferma nella Festa dem di Bisceglie

Bauhaus Dessau celebrates centennial amid far-right attacks

The Bauhaus in Dessau is marking its 100th year with a focus on sustainable building as Germany's far-right AfD party uses the anniversary to attack the movement.

Mattarella: diritto internazionale strappato, mondo ha bisogno della Ue

"Per ricondurre al bene comune le nuove Compagnie delle Indie", così in un messaggio il presidente della Repubblica

Will BRICS boom under Trump's watch?

BRICS nations will meet virtually next week to coordinate trade retaliation against the US. Has Donald Trump’s tariff blitz on top emerging economies sparked a stronger alliance among his biggest rivals?

A place at the farmer’s table on a foodie trip to Trieste

On the border with Slovenia, the Italian region of Friuli–Venezia Giulia continues a centuries-old tradition of farms opening their doors and serving up a feast to the public

Nazi-looted art: Who owns this expressionist painting?

A legal dispute over ownership of a painting by the German artist Paula Modersohn-Becker could be the final case before a Nazi-looted art commission. A controversial new restitution procedure will replace it.

An ‘anti-tour’ of Suva shows visitors another side to Fiji

Poet and gay rights activist Peter Sipeli wants tourists to see beyond the ‘Bula’-fied resorts in his two-hour walking tour

Borghi delle Marche, un patrimonio che rinasce: tra storia, bellezza e futuro

Blood Moon: What makes a total lunar eclipse

A total lunar eclipse makes the moon shine with all the sunrises and sunsets on Earth — at the same time. But how? The moon is in Earth's shadow! Here's what’s going on.

Incassato il sostegno dei Volenterosi, Zelensky annuncia: "Migliaia di truppe europee in Ucraina"

Ieri il vertice di Parigi, oggi in videocollegamento con Cernobbio il presidente ucraino fa sapere che, nonostante alcuni Paesi non vogliano inviare soldati (Roma compresa), ci sono potenzialmente "migliaia" di uomini che potrebbero essere dispiegati

Why language models hallucinate

OpenAI’s new research explains why language models hallucinate. The findings show how improved evaluations can enhance AI reliability, honesty, and safety.

GPT-5 bio bug bounty call

OpenAI invites researchers to its Bio Bug Bounty. Test GPT-5’s safety with a universal jailbreak prompt and win up to $25,000.

Bundesliga: Can expanded league help competition?

The Women's Bundesliga has expanded to 14 clubs this season but in the last 12 years only two sides have been in contention for the title. While women's football in Germany is growing, it still lags behind the UK and US.

OpenAI and Greek Government launch ‘OpenAI for Greece’

OpenAI and the Greek Government have launched “OpenAI for Greece” to bring ChatGPT Edu into secondary schools and support responsible AI learning. This partnership aims to boost AI literacy, fuel local start-ups, and drive national economic growth.

Hackerato l'account su X del ministro della Difesa Guido Crosetto

Durante la serata i messaggi sospetti: la richiesta di donazioni in criptovalute, uno per i funerali di Giorgio Armani e un altro per la questione Gaza

‘True flavours and honest hospitality’: readers’ favourite food experiences in Europe

From a herring festival in The Hague to the best pizza in Rome, our tipsters share their perfect foodie travel moments