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Data from De Lijn in Antwerp shows buses and trams carrying twice as many passengers as scanned tickets indicate. Brussels is also considering easing green agenda rules for companies. Read more...

A Haitian athlete competes in two different World Championships, while Liverpool Women part ways with their manager, Matt Beard, after nearly four years. Read more...

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This article examines the contrasting situations in Palmyra, hoping for a tourism revival after ISIS, and Manbij, plagued by electricity shortages and terrorist attacks amidst ongoing conflict. Read more...

A look at the complexities of modern politics, from the limitations of facts to the role of faith and the enduring impact of historical legacies. Read more...

Tomáš Prokopčák's newsletter explores a fascinating possibility: the Iron Age may have begun in a location completely different from what we traditionally believe. Could history be rewritten? Read more...

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Bank of America offers free museum admission to customers. A new photo series unveils the lives of America's most vulnerable. Read more...

A look at the latest political news, including climate change initiatives, historical crime investigations in Brazil, and proposed laws targeting illegal online gambling. Read more...

Galatasaray has accused Fenerbahçe manager Jose Mourinho of racism following comments made after the Istanbul derby. Didier Drogba has defended Mourinho, stating he is not racist. Read more...

"The Hunger Games" returns to Cinemark theaters while tickets for Fyre Festival 2.0, promising redemption after the infamous 2017 disaster, are now available. Read more...

Manchester United faces potential financial strain with a possible coach sacking, while Burnley showcases defensive prowess with a record clean sheet run. Read more...

Explore the latest health trends: are "healthy" sodas truly beneficial? Plus, insights on weight loss, acne solutions, and the profound experiences of those who've returned from clinical death. Read more...

A quick look at news from around the globe: Water shortages in Syria, a crackdown on illegal cigarettes, flooding in Jakarta, and uncovering forgotten Black history in London. Read more...

Former HSBC chief Noel Quinn is the new chair of Julius Baer, while a journalist recounts a brief internship at Vacheron Constantin, exploring the world of luxury watches. Read more...

The entertainment world mourns the loss of Chris Jasper, of the Isley Brothers, and The Repair Shop sees a guest overcome with emotion during a till restoration. Read more...

From freebies at Circle K and guides to classic Porsches, to a powerful promise of transformation and a cold water rescue in Salem, catch up on today's most interesting news. Read more...

A new study suggests the builders of Stonehenge likely had dark skin. Plus, the discovery of a wooden "Stonehenge" in Denmark reveals links between ancient civilizations. Read more...