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Colonial ghosts and Arctic dreams: Trump’s interest and Greenland’s hard choices
NUUK, Greenland — President Donald Trump wants to buy Greenland again. Since returning to the White House, he has revived talk of purchasing or annexing the world’s largest island from Denmark and refused to rule out using force to “get it one way...

Swiss households faced 21 minutes of power outages in 2024
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Women farmers receive certified seeds to enhance agricultural productivity
By Joseph Agrace Wiyorbie Suke, (UW/R), July 25, GNA – A total of 105 women smallholder farmers in Suke in the Lambussie District have received certified seeds to improve sustainable crop production and enhance food security in the area. The...
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I Live in California and This Is the Most Underrated Part of the State—With a Stunning Stretch of Highway
Top 5 Can’t Miss Take your time driving through Big Sur, stopping to take in panoramic vistas of the Pacific Ocean and Santa Lucia Mountains. The Central Coast is home to one of the Golden State's most underrated wine growing regions—indulge in a...

What makes this tropical house in the Bahamas sing? One 'odd' thing in each room
This is the latest instalment of The Inside Story, Wallpaper’s series spotlighting intriguing, innovative and industry-leading interior design. When a particularly interesting client – one who wants their home to mirror their personality – lands...

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Parents were given their deceased son's brain by funeral homes, lawsuit alleges Two funeral homes allegedly gave grieving parents their deceased son's brain in a box, which began to smell and leak. The parents, Lawrence and Abbey Butler,...

Travel Guide To Estonia: What You Must See, Eat And Visit
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) The rustic charm and medieval vibes were unmissable as I stood in the middle of Tallinn old town whose skyline is dominated by gothic spires and brick roofs. I instinctively asked our guide Roman if most people in the city...

Wiegman, the major tournament magician, is in yet another final. How does she do it?
ZURICH -- The spotlight doesn't sit easily with England manager Sarina Wiegman. Ask her about the praise she has received for her astonishing record of having reached five major tournament finals in a row, and she deflects. "I do find that...

Soft2Bet: Disrupting the iGaming Industry with Speed, Scale, and Gamification
In an industry crowded with lookalike platforms and recycled features, some companies still manage to stand out, and Soft2Bet is one of them. Spend five minutes inside Soft2Bet, and it’s clear they’re not tweaking the rules of iGaming; they’re...

'Vision Zero': Why are Norwegian roads so safe?
With just 89 deaths in traffic accidents in 2024, Norway is far and away the safest country for drivers in Europe, and this is despite difficult weather conditions and the truly terrifying hairpin bends of some of its mountain roads. So what's the...

Giant trolls have message for humans
WOODSIDE, Calif. Nestled in forests around the world, a gentle army of giant wooden trolls want to show humans how to live better without destroying the planet. The Danish recycle artist Thomas Dambo and his team have created 170 troll sculptures...

From Vilnius to the world: led by Nordcurrent, Lithuania’s gaming ambitions grow
When considering countries with emerging gaming ecosystems, several stand out for their unique advantages — from lower costs of living in cities like Montpellier, to generous cultural grants in Copenhagen and Berlin, to tax incentives and vibrant...

Benjamin Sesko already turned down move to Man United after manager was vetoed
A potential move for Benjamin Sesko to Manchester United currently appears unlikely - particularly in light of the striker's previous comments. United have been actively searching for a new centre forward throughout the summer, but their efforts...

Tax group points out inconsistency in greenhouse gas taxes as farms escape cost
The group defends the carbon tax, which will rise again in the autumn budget, noting that revenues from it have been used to boost welfare payments and provide energy-efficiency supports for low-income households. It also notes that the tax –...

Science says you can really die from a broken heart
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

Tamil Nadu on mission to get Blue Flag tag for 4 of its beaches. But Marina presents a unique challenge
Chennai: Four years after the Kovalam beach received the coveted Blue Flag certification for its high environmental standards, sustainable tourism and safety, the Tamil Nadu government has ramped up efforts to earn the tag for four other beaches...

A low-lying Asian country’s defense against rising seas? Its very own ‘Long Island’
Editor’s Note: Design for Impact is a series spotlighting architectural solutions for communities displaced by the climate crisis, natural disasters and other humanitarian emergencies. Singapore CNN — Waterlogged parks, submerged underpasses and...

Belgian region grapples with forever chemical scandal
A water contamination scandal has gripped a leafy corner of southern Belgium, causing anxious residents to queue up for blood tests to confirm potential exposure to so-called forever chemicals. On an early summer afternoon about a dozen people...

Tadej Pogacar admits he ‘can’t wait for Tour de France to be over’ as race nears Paris finish
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

Trump's trip to Scotland reopens old wounds for some of his neighbors
BALMEDIE, Scotland − Long before he was the 45th and the 47th president, on a wild and windswept stretch of beach in northeast Scotland, Donald Trump the businessman, was accused of being a bad neighbor. "This place will never, ever belong to...