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Deborah O’Donoghue is a British-Irish writer who has lived in the UK, France and Belgium. She has travelled all over the world and worked in car body repairs, in the best fish ‘n’ chip shop in Brighton, and been a gopher in a comedy club, as well as a teacher. She’s a past winner of the Commonwealth Broadcasting Association Short Story Prize. Her début novel, Sea of Bones, was published by Legend Press in 2019 and comes out in Germany in 2021. Follow Deborah on Twitter and Instagram.

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10 July 2023

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Can you really save money by booking a longer holiday?

New research from UK consumer champion Which? Travel is being reported as ‘holidaymakers able to take longer breaks could save money.’ But beware, the truth is […]

10 July 2023

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IATA releases net zero tracking methodology to standardise industry emission reporting

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released its net zero tracking methodology, based on which it will be releasing annual reports to follow industry-level progress […]

10 July 2023

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El Niño set to cause severe temperature spikes and major weather events in 2023, scientists warn

On Tuesday July 4th, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) announced that El Niño conditions have developed in the tropical Pacific for the first time in seven […]

10 July 2023

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Amsterdam court approves reduction of flights at Schiphol Airport

On Friday July 7th, the court of appeals in Amsterdam ruled that the Dutch government can order Schiphol Airport to reduce the number of flights from […]

10 July 2023

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20 easyJet passengers offered €500 to disembark because plane was ‘too heavy’

On Wednesday July 5th, the crew of an easyJet flight had to ask several passengers to disembark before takeoff because the plane was “too heavy”. The […]

7 July 2023

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Portugal to fine beachgoers up to €36,000 for playing loud music

As the sizzling summer heat blankets Portugal’s golden coastline, locals and tourists alike flock to the country’s picturesque beaches, seeking refuge and relaxation, often overlapping the […]

7 July 2023

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Brussels launches Summer Wonders festival

Brussels’ Plaisirs d’Hiver, or Winter Wonders, Christmas market is a staple of the European capital and the best Christmas Market in the world. Building on this […]

7 July 2023

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The most loyal dog in the world turns 100 this year

In a world that often seems to favor fleeting relationships and disposable connections, there are stories that stand the test of time, touching the hearts of […]

7 July 2023

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Perception of security in France now lowest among its European neighbours

Over the past few weeks, riots have taken over major cities in France, after teenager Nahel Merzouk was unfairly shot and murdered by a police officer […]

7 July 2023

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What is a “she label”?

The times when women were not allowed to go anywhere by themselves have, thankfully, long been gone, in most parts of the world at least. However, […]

6 July 2023

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Dogs process body language similarly to humans, new study reveals

In a revealing study, published in the Communications Biology journal, scientists have made a stunning discovery – dogs and humans possess similar functionally analogous brain regions […]

6 July 2023

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Urtopia presents world’s first e-bike with voice interaction powered by ChatGPT

Urtopia has presented the world’s first e-bike with integrated ChatGPT at Eurobike 2023. The innovative concept is being dubbed “the bicycle with a mind”. 1. Urtopia […]

6 July 2023

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Largest bridge over the Danube inaugurated in Romania

Dubbed by some the Romanian Golden Gate, the Brăila Bridge has been inaugurated on 6 July. The 2-kilometre-long overpass is not only the largest bridge in […]

6 July 2023

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New expedition to establish once and for all if the Amazon is longer than the Nile

When you think of the biggest river in the world, the Amazon is certainly the one that comes to mind. But biggest is not a very […]

6 July 2023

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First hydrogen-powered train on North American soil is now operational

After the first successful permanent mission in Germany, the Alstom Coradia iLint is now crossing the ocean and setting foot in Quebec, Canada. 1. Coradia iLint […]

6 July 2023

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Discovering Diriyah, the cradle of Saudi Arabia

Diriyah is a must-see for travelers visiting Saudi Arabia‘s capital; a car ride from downtown Riyadh would take roughly twenty minutes. Founded in 1446, and overlooking […]