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EBU, World Rowing extend media rights deal
Audiences across Europe can look forward to continued access to world-class Rowing coverage, as the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and World Rowing, the international governing body of the sport of Rowing, have announced the renewal of their...

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : International Relations MCQs on ‘Axis of Resistance’, EU, Equator Prize 2025 and more (Week 123)
UPSC Essentials brings to you its initiative of subject-wise quizzes. These quizzes are designed to help you revise some of the most important topics from the static part of the syllabus. Attempt today’s subject quiz on International Relations to...

Skiathos Navigates Tourism Growth with Focus on Sustainability, Quality
A general view of the picturesque Skiathos town. Credit: Greek Reporter The picturesque Greek island of Skiathos is celebrating another robust tourist season, with officials and local business leaders highlighting a concerted effort to balance...

What is a sonic boom? Loud bang heard over Essex
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

Sonic boom heard over Essex as RAF intercept private jet
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

Virtus vs Milsami Prediction and Betting Tips | 14th August 2025
Milsami Orhei visit the San Marino Stadium on Thursday for the second leg of their Europa Conference League third qualifying round against Virtus. The Moldovan side currently hold a 3-2 lead in the tie following a narrow victory at home in the...

Europe’s 11 biggest countries - full list of every one bigger than the UK
Despite being the world's second-smallest continent, surpassing only Australia, Europe still boasts some huge countries, including, in fact, the largest country on Earth, making up roughly 35% of Europe's entire landmass. Located entirely in the...

Things to do in the San Gabriel Valley area, Aug. 15-23
Friday Rumors: The 1988 farce by Neil Simon, performed by the 413 Repertory Theatre, as an immersive audience experience enjoys a full English high tea (dinner), opens 7 p.m. Aug. 15. Minimum age: 18. Tickets $75 (high tea dinner); $105 (ticket...

Prep football: Marin Catholic puts on the pads, prepares for title defense
Marin Catholic head football coach Mazi Moayed talks to players during practice in Kentfield, Calif. on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2025. (Alan Dep/Marin Independent Journal) Marin Catholic quarterback Dylan Skrinar warms up his arm during practice in...

New music this week: Songs from Joost, alyona alyona, Guy Sebastian and more
Summer is the quiet period for Eurovision fans as we wait for the new season to commence. Thankfully, the music will always continue and a number of Eurovision artists are still producing new songs for us to enjoy. Contrary to the commonly...

The Skinny on Jeans
Supply Chain-Wide Denim Innovation on Display at 2025 Kingpins Shows As a unique series of shows dedicated to the denim industry, Kingpins rotates annually between Europe, the USA and Asia, and in 2025 to date, editions have already taken place at...

Sheikh Abdullah welcomes intent of several nations to recognise Palestine, urges broader international support
Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, welcomed the intention of Malta, Canada, Australia, Andorra, Finland, Iceland, Luxembourg, New Zealand, Portugal, and San Marino to recognise the State of...

The famously large corpse flower is in bloom at the Huntington. Beware the stench of rotting flesh
Keep up with LAist. If you're enjoying this article, you'll love our daily newsletter, The LA Report. Each weekday, catch up on the 5 most pressing stories to start your morning in 3 minutes or less. As the corpse flower blooms at the Huntington...

Things to do in the San Gabriel Valley area, Aug. 8-16
Friday Prosperity Market’s Black Business Scavenger Hunt: Take part in the 5th annual event to discover Black-owned businesses including art, beauty and wellness, beverages, bookstores, coffee and cafes, fashion, fitness, plants, restaurants and...

The Best of LA: 11 Timeless Experiences Every Visitor Needs
Los Angeles isn’t just a city, it’s a state of mind wrapped in sunshine, sprinkled with stardust, and served with a side of perfectly ripe avocado. Here are the experiences that capture the real LA, beyond the Hollywood hype. Let’s get one thing...

The Best Things to Do in Venice, Italy’s Haven for Art and Architecture Fans
François Pinault's contemporary art empire anchors Venice's year-round cultural offerings through Palazzo Grassi and Punta della Dogana. This year, Tatiana Trouvé is the prized collection, with the largest exhibition to date at Palazzo Grassi,...

Strive to ensure a longer life expectancy for people
Based on projected global population data for 2024 released by the United Nations, an international organization reported that people from Monaco, San Marino, and Hong Kong have the longest life expectancy in the world. According to the data,...

Ranked: Each McLaren driver’s best F1 victory as new landmark reached
McLaren secured its 200th race victory as a Formula 1 constructor at the 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix, with Lando Norris heading Oscar Piastri in a 1-2 finish. The Woking-based team has followed Ferrari in becoming only the second team to reach that...

As Gaza Enters ‘Worst-Case Scenario of Famine,’ States Call for Palestinian Self-Determination at General Assembly
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How to grieve for the beautiful orchid that you killed
Recently I invited a friend over for high tea. But when I opened the front door to greet her, she was holding a gorgeous moth orchid, its arc of waxy white blooms balancing gracefully on a long stake. My heart sank. It was no doubt meant as a...