30 h. ago 'Horrifying fate' of ancient Egyptian mummy unveiled after thousands of years

An ancient Egyptian mummy has revealed a terrifying strain of bubonic plague that was present thousands of years before the infamous Black Death swept across Europe

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4 d. ago Holidaymakers sprayed by water pistols in Barcelona as part of organised anti

Thousands of protesters have gathered in major cities across southern Europe to demonstrate against overtourism.

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1 week ago Trump preparing to send thousands of immigrants including Europeans to Guantanamo military prison: reports

Foreign nationals from the UK, Ireland, France and Germany could be transferred to notorious naval base

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1 week ago US billionaire dubbed 'the most powerful man on Wall Street' denies neighbours' claims he's plundering Wiltshire's underground water to fill his nine

A US billionaire's dream of creating a grand English country estate is facing backlash from neighbours convinced he is tapping into their water supply.

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1 week ago Fire breaks out at Appleby Horse Fair: Stall and tent are engulfed in flames as smoke billows cross gathering of thousands of gypsies from across Europe

A fire broke out at Appleby Horse Fair in Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria, on Saturday, engulfing a tent, stall and van in flames as firefighters worked to tackle the blaze.

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2 w. ago Travellers start the party early: Gypsies race wagons down tiny village streets, wash their horses in the river and make last

Locals in Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria, have been bracing themselves for chaos as thousands of travellers from across Europe flocked to the town ahead of the six-day event.

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2 w. ago Israel fears the threat of trade sanctions — but is the EU ready to follow through? | Martin Konečný

A human rights review of EU-Israel ties is under way. The results will be significant for both the war and Europe’s reputationAfter many months of inaction and complicity in the face of Israel’s destruction of Gaza, Europe is finally beginning to stir. Tens of thousands of people killed and attacks on schools and hospitals had apparently not been enough. But, along with the blocking of humanitarian aid and open calls for ethnic cleansing, Israel’s actions finally became too severe to ignore, deny or justify. In recent weeks, a cascade of unusually strong statements, diplomatic rebukes and threats of sanctions has emerged from European capitals – each move amplifying the next, as if a long-dormant herd has suddenly jolted into motion.Among these developments, the most significant may be the possible suspension of the EU-Israel association agreement, which grants Israel preferential access to the world’s largest single market. Last month, the Dutch foreign minister, Caspar Veldkamp, b...

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2 w. ago The EU faces a moment of truth. Will it follow through on trade sanctions on Israel – or slide into irrelevance? | Martin Konečný

A human rights review of EU-Israel ties is under way. The results will be significant for both the war and Europe’s reputationAfter many months of inaction and complicity in the face of Israel’s destruction of Gaza, Europe is finally beginning to stir. Tens of thousands of people killed and attacks on schools and hospitals had apparently not been enough. But, along with the blocking of humanitarian aid and open calls for ethnic cleansing, Israel’s actions finally became too severe to ignore, deny or justify. In recent weeks, a cascade of unusually strong statements, diplomatic rebukes and threats of sanctions has emerged from European capitals – each move amplifying the next, as if a long-dormant herd has suddenly jolted into motion.Among these developments, the most significant may be the possible suspension of the EU-Israel association agreement, which grants Israel preferential access to the world’s largest single market. Last month, the Dutch foreign minister, Caspar Veldkamp, b...

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3 w. ago The European village visited by thousands of tourists a day and loved by filmmakers

A picturesque village visited by thousands of tourists everyday and favoured by filmmakers could one day cease to exist.

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3 w. ago Mountain marvel: how one of biggest batteries in Europe uses thousands of gallons of water to stop blackouts

‘Much-loved’ Dinorwig hydroelectric energy storage site in Wales has a vital role to play in keeping the lights onSeconds after a catastrophic series of power outages struck across the UK in the summer of 2019, a phone rang in the control room of the Dinorwig hydropower plant in north Wales. It was Britain’s energy system operator requesting an immediate deluge of electricity to help prevent a wide-scale blackout crippling Britain’s power grids.The response was swift, and in the end just under million people were left without power for less than 45 minutes. While trains were stuck on lines for hours and hospitals had to revert to backup generators, that phone call prevented Britain’s worst blackout in a decade from being far more severe. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Stay at home! Picturesque Polish city's authorities tell residents to avoid leaving the house before thousands of Chelsea fans flood in for their European final next week

More than 70,000 supporters are expected to descend on the city in the coming days, as Chelsea take on Real Betis on Wednesday at the 42,000 capacity Wroclaw Stadium.

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4 w. ago Tottenham Europa League victory parade: Thousands line the streets in north London as Ange Postecoglou and Son

Tottenham Europa League victory parade: Thousands line the streets in north London as Ange Postecoglou and Son  Daily Mail

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4 w. ago Thousands of Tottenham fans line streets of London for Europa League parade

Thousands of Tottenham fans line streets of London for Europa League parade  Flashscore.com

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4 w. ago Tottenham Europa League victory parade: Thousands line the streets in north London as Son

Thousands of jubilant Tottenham Hotspur fans lined the streets of north London on Friday in a victory parade to celebrate their Europa League win. Captain Son Heung-Min led the celebrations.

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