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Have you used buses to explore the Azores?

Bus stops in the Azores are an important part of daily life and a useful option for visitors who want to explore the islands without renting a car. From busy towns to small villages, buses help connect local communities across each island.

Big oil shock for Europe: 'No crude next month', Saudi Aramco tells some refiners

Man fishing on rocks dies after being struck by lightning

All attempts to resuscitate him futile, incident on coast of Ostuni in Puglia

Detection dogs made Georgia weasel survey 33 times more effective

California entrepreneur started toilet business with one truck; made $4.3m

Daniel Tom, 31, started Bay Area Sanitation in California in 2023 with one truck and 100 portable toilets. The business became profitable within its first year and generated $4.3 million in 2025. It now operates nearly 2,000 toilets and 12…

Indian Chief of Army Staff discusses deepening military cooperation with Russia

During his official visit to Russia, Dhiraj Seth visited the Russian Defense Ministry and held a meeting with Deputy Defense Minister General Yunus-Bek Yevkurov

Why we blow out birthday candles: The surprisingly old tradition

The birthday candle tradition has transformed over the centuries, originating from ancient Greek rituals to 18th-century German customs. At Kinderfest, candles adorned cakes to symbolize age and good fortune, with extinguished flames tied…

Torrential rain and flooding slam Tunis, forcing schools to close

Torrential rain and severe thunderstorms struck Tunis on 17 September, flooding roads, disrupting traffic, and forcing schools and universities to suspend afternoon classes from 3 p.m. local time.

Canada and EU: A look at the bloc's special relationships

Though Canada may be some distance from Europe geographically, closer political ties are in the cards. With talk of an associate membership, DW takes a look at other arrangements the EU has with particular countries.

Canada and EU association: Are there other arrangements?

While Canada may be some distance from Europe geographically, closer political ties are in the cards. With talk of an associate membership, DW takes a look at other arrangements the EU has with particular countries.

New Bolivian cat claws its way into species list: What we meow

Purrfectly new to science: the first new wild cat found in over a century proves that cats do have nine (secret) lives.

Four Italian hospitals rank among world’s top 10 for specialist care

Italian hospitals perform strongly in several specialist fields in a new global ranking, but a stark north-south healthcare divide persists.