Several countries in western Europe have issued red heat alerts as the continent faces record-breaking temperatures exceeding 40°C. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT France is among the countries worst affected, with the third hottest day ever recorded on Monday as the national average temperature hit 29.2°C. According to Météo-France, 20% of the country…

DEAR ABBY: I’ve been employed at the same company for 17 years. I’m the youngest person in the department, and I love my job and the people I work with. One co-worker I used to be close to has a son the same age as mine, and they did sports…

All eyes are on Spain (and Iceland… and Greenland…) this summer as the country is set to see a total solar eclipse in August. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT And if you’re looking to experience the celestial event in swish digs, you might just want to book yourself a stay at the newly…

Bed Bath & Beyond’s comeback tour is headed to California. Just three years after the home goods store shuttered all of its stores during bankruptcy proceedings, the retailer has announced that two new co-branded stores are set to open in the Golden State “immediately” as part of its latest brick-and-mortar…

They cover shipping.  A Long Island family that recently dipped into the ice cream business is seasing the day by hand- delivering their delicious homemade product by boat to folks out on the south shore’s waters in need of a quick cool-down. “Anyone on Long Island will tell you that…

Talk about mixed messaging. Despite the well-documented dangers, videos posted on TikTok have been normalizing illegal vaping among young people, according to new research. Meanwhile, evidence-based health advice is struggling to cut through the clutter and noise. While the downsides of vaping are numerous, social media is normalizing the illegal…

Published on 22/06/2026 – 12:33 GMT+2 Exclusivity, luxury and privacy are often overused buzzwords in the world of hospitality, but a new retreat in Finnish Lapland may have a genuine claim to all three. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Opening in December this year, Octola III will accommodate just six guests, but don’t…

DEAR ABBY: I have experienced something that other women I know have said they have also experienced. I dated a man for a year. We became very close and fell in love. He was sweet, loving and kind in every way. Before I would commit to marriage, I made sure…

While most of us get our travel inspiration from social media platforms and websites (like Euronews Travel) these days, there’s just something about having a physical book. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Rather than endlessly scrolling, you find yourself slowing down and gently flicking through the pages, truly absorbing what you’re reading and…

Published on 22/06/2026 – 9:58 GMT+2 Rail operator Golden Eagle Luxury Trains has unveiled an updated version of one of its signature European journeys, the “Balkan Explorer”. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The 12-day itinerary aboard the Golden Eagle Danube Express links Venice with Istanbul, travelling through Italy, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina,…