Vienna's venerable vineyard taverns forced to move with the times
Hospitality veteran Clemens Keller insists that Vienna's storied "heuriger" winemakers' taverns -- which face a hangover-inducing brew of real estate speculation, spiralling costs and climate change -- cannot rely on their illustrious past.
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Will heatwaves push European holidaymakers to 'coolcations'?
European holidaymakers worn down by recurrent heatwaves are currently snubbing Mediterranean destinations for northern climes in hopes of cooler temperatures, but it remains to be seen whether it is just a fad or a durable shift in the tourism market.
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Thousands crowd shelters as wildfires force exodus in France, Spain
Thousands crowded into emergency shelters in France and Spain on Sunday after wildfires drove more than 300,000 people to flee their homes and holiday accommodation.
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Messi-less Miami win on Casemiro debut, Berterame suffers head blow
Inter Miami, with superstar Lionel Messi still resting after his World Cup exploits, won 1-0 at Montreal on Saturday on Casemiro's Major League Soccer debut.
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Burnham offers sweeteners, hopeful vibes in first week as UK PM
New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham's first week in office signalled a shift in focus and style for the centre-left Labour government as he sought a clean break from predecessor Keir Starmer.
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German police hunt suspect after deadly car ramming near Berlin Gay Pride
German police searched on Sunday for a suspect believed linked to Islamist circles after a car ploughed into a crowd near Berlin's Gay Pride celebrations, killing one person and wounding 16 others.
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'The Odyssey': Christopher Nolan's latest cultural phenomenon
Christopher Nolan's star-studded adaptation of "The Odyssey" has quickly become his latest box office success, capturing audiences and generating conversation around the world.
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US Federal Reserve expected to hold rates steady as inflation swirls
The US Federal Reserve is set to hold its second meeting under new chairman Kevin Warsh starting Tuesday, with markets expecting policymakers to keep interest rates steady amid inflation concerns that could be exacerbated by US President Donald Trump's renewed war on Iran.
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'Star Trek' celebrates 60th anniversary at Comic-Con
"Star Trek" legend George Takei on Saturday headlined a 60th anniversary celebration of the groundbreaking sci-fi series at Comic-Con, which featured stars from across the Starship Enterprise's expanded universe of films and shows.
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Merz vows justice after deadly car ramming near Berlin Gay Pride event
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz vowed Sunday to punish those responsible after a car struck people near of Berlin's Gay Pride celebrations, killing at least one person and wounding 16 others.
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