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The Etias: how new European travel rules may affect you
Britons will eventually have to pay for a visa waiver when the European Union introduces its much-delayed entry-exit scheme
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How much can a month of not drinking save you?
The explainer Refusing to imbibe can have a surprising impact on your financial health
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Russ Vought and the Office of Management and Budget are a 'key factor' to Trump's agenda
In the Spotlight Democrats say Vought is an 'appalling nominee'
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The safety of air travel in the 21st century
The Explainer Recent accidents have shaken faith in flying for some but commercial jets remain one of the safest modes of transport
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Talking Points
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How Elon Musk is transforming American government
Talking Points Trump's ally is moving 'with lightning speed'
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Beyoncé's record-breaking night at the Grammys
Talking Point Long-denied Album of the Year win rights a 'historic sense of grievance'
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An ailing Pope Francis – and the vultures circling in the Vatican
Talking Point Caught between his progressive inner circle and an influx of conservatism, the Holy Father should 'brace' himself for a battle
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Under the Radar
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Why so many Thais were captured by Hamas
Under The Radar Five Thai farmers are returning home after they were released by Hamas last week
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Earth's mini-moon was the moon all along
Under the radar More lunar rocks are likely floating in space
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Ukraine's disappearing army
Under the Radar Every day unwilling conscripts and disillusioned veterans are fleeing the front
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Speed Reads
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Microplastics accumulating in human brains, study finds
Speed Read The amount of tiny plastic particles found in human brains increased dramatically from 2016 to 2024
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Trump's China tariffs start after Canada, Mexico pauses
Speed Read The president paused his tariffs on America's closest neighbors after speaking to their leaders, but his import tax on Chinese goods has taken effect
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Democrats try to stop Trump's USAID closure
Speed Read Trump and Elon Musk are attempting to dismantle the US Agency for International Development, a move congressional Democrats say is illegal
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Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar take top Grammys
Speed Read Beyoncé took home album of the year for 'Cowboy Carter' and Kendrick Lamar's diss track 'Not Like Us' won five awards
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