32 h. ago The overlooked destination dubbed 'garden of Europe' with highs of 24C even after summer

Located in southeastern Spain, this is a city with rich history and culture and has plenty of spots to explore. And it's easy on the budget, too...

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9 d. ago AD FEATURE: Visit Aberdeen: win a trip to Scotland’s hidden cultural gem this winter

Rich history and a vibrant nightlife make the Granite City a must-visit

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1 week ago Democrats should celebrate this week’s victories, but beware: Trump is already plotting his revenge | Jonathan Freedland

The Maga machine is clicking into gear to ensure that defeat is all but impossible in next year’s midterm electionsAfter the joy, the trepidation. Or at least the preparation. Democrats, along with many others around the world, cheered this week’s wins in a clutch of off-year elections that saw Donald Trump’s Republicans defeated from sea to shining sea. But now they need to brace themselves for the reaction. Because Donald Trump does not like losing. And he will do everything he can to ensure it does not happen again – by means fair and, more often, foul. Indeed, that effort is already under way.For now, the Democrats are still clinking glasses, enjoying a success that tastes all the sweeter for coming exactly a year after they lost everything – the House, the Senate and the White House – to a returning and triumphant Trump. The most dramatic win was Zohran Mamdani’s history-making victory in America’s most populous city, New York, but there was success too at the other end of the ...

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2 w. ago Erling Haaland makes incredible Champions League history that not even Cristiano Ronaldo managed in Man City win

ERLING HAALAND made incredible history that even Cristiano Ronaldo did not manage with his goal against Borussia Dortmund. The Norweigian scored his 18th goal of the season in the Champions League win over his former employers. Haaland, 25, netted the second of the game as the Cityzens stormed to a 4-1 victory at the Etihad....

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2 w. ago Zohran Mamdani elected mayor of New York on winning night for Democrats

Democratic socialist, 34, becomes city’s first Muslim mayor as Democrats triumph in several other key racesTracker: live NYC mayoral election resultsNew York mayoral election – live updatesShare your views on the New York mayoral election resultsDemocratic nominee Zohran Mamdani was elected on Tuesday as the 111th mayor of New York City, defeating the former governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa and making history as the city’s first Muslim mayor.The 34-year-old democratic socialist and state assembly member from Queens, secured victory with more than 50% of the vote. Cuomo, 67, finished second with just over 40%, while Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa received just over 7% of the vote. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Dem socialist Zohran Mamdani clinches election for mayor of New York City in historic win over Andrew Cuomo

DEMOCRATIC Socialist Zohran Mamdani has been elected mayor of New York City, making history as the first Muslim to hold the position. The 34-year-old Queens assemblyman clinched the election after defeating former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo in a major upset during the Democratic primary - and once again in the general election, along with...

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2 w. ago New York mayoral candidates campaign across city in final push before election

Zohran Mamdani walked across Brooklyn Bridge while Andrew Cuomo headed to the BronxThe candidates for New York City mayor spent a frantic final day campaigning across the city, as voters prepare to head to the polls on Tuesday in one of the most closely watched races in the city’s history.Zohran Mamdani, the race’s frontrunner, whose campaign has been centered on affordability, has maintained a commanding lead, with most polls showing him leading by double digits. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Comedian Al Murray reveals why an underrated Dutch city is the ideal destination for history fans

Comedian Al Murray returns to Arnhem in the Netherlands, forty years after he first visited as a teenager with his father.

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3 w. ago Brazilian police favela raid leaves 132 dead in bloody 'clear out' days before Prince William's visit

Over 40 dead bodies were seen on a street in Rio de Janeiro's Penha favela complex on Wednesday, a day after the most lethal police operation in the city's history targeting a major gang.

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3 w. ago Brazilian police favela raid leaves 64 dead in bloody 'clear out' days before Prince William's visit

Over 40 dead bodies were seen on a street in Rio de Janeiro's Penha favela complex on Wednesday, a day after the most lethal police operation in the city's history targeting a major gang.

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3 w. ago LA mayor picks new fire chief to fill void following most destructive wildfire in city history

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has picked a 30-year fire department veteran as the new fire chief months she ousted the previous chief over handling of the most destructive wildfire in the city’s history

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3 w. ago AEK Athens 6 Aberdeen 0: Dons fall to worst ever European result as Jimmy Thelin’s horror season continues

HISTORY and ruins.  Not the city of Athens, but the story of a horror night for Aberdeen in Europe.  Jimmy Thelin’s Dons recorded their worst-ever result in continental competition, going down by six to an AEK side who genuinely could have hit double figures.  The fact they didn’t is the ONLY thing Aberdeen’s players can...

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