38 m. ago Light at the end of the tunnels: classic rail routes through the Alps reopen

After serious floods and landslides, some of the great trans-Alpine routes have reopened – with new services added – offering unforgettable train journeys from Austria to the AdriaticThe planning of main rail routes through the Alps was shaped by national ambition and rivalries. The opening of Austria’s Semmering railway in 1854, the Mont Cenis route (also known as Fréjus) between France and Italy in 1871 and Switzerland’s Gotthard tunnel in 1882 defined the broad contours of Alpine railway geography in the late 19th century. But Habsburg planners were keen to secure better links with Adriatic ports, so in 1901 they sketched out a bold plan for the Neue Alpenbahnen (new Alpine railways), of which Austria’s Tauern railway was the most important. It opened in 1909. When it closed for rebuilding in November 2024, it was a sharp reminder of how much passengers and freight rely on a handful of key Alpine rail routes. Lose one key Alpine link and the effects of that closure are felt acros...

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38 m. ago 'I tried Maybelline's viral Sky High Mascara on offer for Amazon Prime'

With Amazon Prime Day in full swing, I decided to try out one of the most viral mascaras on the internet right now - and whether it could replace my others in my makeup bag

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97 m. ago Scotland’s volcanic landscape 'once rivalled the fiery activity of modern

The way that lava came to the surface has been debated by scientists for over 100 years.

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98 m. ago From ayahuasca rituals to a birthday in the favelas: Arles photography festival takes us on a trip

This year’s French photo extravaganza showcases stunning images from across Latin America. There’s also selfie addicts, anonymous fetishists and a pharmacist taking pictures of his customers without their consentArtists have always been fascinated with imagining the invisible – but few have taken it quite as far as Musuk Nolte. The 37-year-old Mexican photographer has spent a decade working with the Indigenous peoples of the Peruvian Amazon region – and found inspiration there by taking ayahuasca with a shaman called Julio.Nolte tells me he first took ayahuasca when he was five years old – with his mum, an anthropologist who studied the psychedelic brew. The powerful hallucinogenic visions he experienced while with the Shawi community in their ancestral homeland, the Paranapura basin, have been translated into a series of images titled The Belongings of the Air, presented as small suspended light boxes, glowing like fireflies in a darkened room. They are unconventional documents, no...

Culture

1 hour ago Time is running out to get three months of Audible completely FREE in Prime Day deal

SHOPPING: Calling all Prime members! There's still time to snag a three-month free trial of Audible - the top-rated platform for audiobooks.

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1 hour ago Amazon shoppers snap up 'giant' 1.3kg boxes of 22p chocolate bars 'perfect' for anyone with a sweet tooth

Packed with 69 bars across five different delectable varieties, the Big Biscuit Box includes Blue Riband, Toffee Crisp, KitKat Original, KitKat Dark, and KitKat Orange

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1 hour ago UK's best airport is a 'brilliant' one and it's certainly not Heathrow or Gatwick

Liverpool John Lennon Airport has been named the best airport in the UK - despite being significantly smaller than some of its southern rivals such as Heathrow and Gatwick

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2 h. ago Children limiting own smartphone use to manage mental health, survey finds

Teenagers increasingly taking breaks as they control own use of devices rather than relying on parents to enforce limits, experts sayChildren are increasingly taking breaks from their smartphones to better manage their mental health, personal safety and concentration spans, research has revealed.They are reacting to growing concerns that spending too much time online can be harmful by taking control of their own social media and smartphone use rather than relying on parents to enforce limits, according to experts. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago 'I've read 35 books on my Kindle this year and you can get one for 25% off on Prime Day'

The Amazon Kindle has become my go-to device for hitting my reading goal this year.

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3 h. ago Arsenal transfer news: Latest on Gyokeres deal as club contacts rivals over £50m target

Arsenal are working on deals for some big summer targets including Viktor Gyokeres and Noni Madueke as they continue their efforts to bolster Mikel Arteta's playing squad

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5 h. ago Katie Taylor takes aim at ‘whining’ Amanda Serrano ahead of third meeting

The rivals came face to face at a press conference on Wednesday ahead of their highly anticipated clash in New York on Friday

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7 h. ago Oasis shock fans with song release days after Cardiff reunion gigs as fans demand album

Oasis are back and better than ever, with their first headline reunion shows under their belt, the band have released the live version of Slide Away onto all streaming platforms

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7 h. ago The best laptop deals for Amazon Prime Day 2025, selected by a tech expert

I’m rounding up the best deals on top-reviewed laptops from Apple, Lenovo, Asus and more

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7 h. ago Eufy’s robot vacuum reduced to its lowest ever price thanks to Prime Day

This hands-off gadget empties its own bin, washes its own mop, and is now reduced to its lowest-ever price

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9 h. ago PSG vs Real Madrid LIVE: Club World Cup result, latest updates and reaction after Parisians rout Madrid

A spot in the final is on the line!

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9 h. ago Amazon Prime Day vs the high street: Where can you find the best offers?

Not a Prime member? Here are the top products you can still nab a bargain on

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9 h. ago All the best Amazon Prime Day deals: We've found 100+ offers from big

SHOPPING: Amazon Prime Day 2025 is well underway, and MailOnline's experts are hunting down the hottest deals. Don't miss out - follow our live blog for the best offers.

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11 h. ago Eufy’s robot vacuum has a huge £220 saving for Amazon Prime Day

This hands-off gadget empties its own bin, washes its own mop, and is now reduced to its lowest-ever price

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12 h. ago The Amazon hair thickening foam so effective, shoppers aged 18 to 70 all love it

According to the brand, 90% of trial participants reported lifted roots after using the foam, while 84% agreed that it 'worked better than any other root-boosting products they have used'.

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12 h. ago Euro 2025: Lionesses swat Netherlands aside to get title defence back on track

Defending champions take on neighbouring rivals next in St Gallen

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