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Former European Diplomat Criticizes Netanyahu
(MENAFN) Europe’s ex-chief diplomat strongly condemned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s choice to put forward US President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize. He described the move as an action by an "alleged war criminal" honoring...

Why is it still so easy for illegal migrants to work in Britain?
The ability to find work and live at taxpayers’ expense is one of the main “pull factors” for migrants leaving France for the UK. On the face of it, Britain’s rules appear as strict as those on the continent. Migrants awaiting the outcome of an...

I visited the friendly Worthing café that transports you to Italy – with delicious homemade gelato and authentic Sicilian food
Offering homemade gelato, authentic Italian pizza and Sicilian street food, a visit to the Warwick Street gelateria and kitchen is like being transported to Italy. For the past 10 years, Sav Mela has been serving the food he loves from his...

M&M's, Skittles maker pushes back on RFK Jr's MAHA initiative to ban synthetic food dyes
U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said the banning of more than half a dozen synthetic food dyes is just the beginning as he works to confront America’s chronic health crisis. "We're going to do real science, and...

Galway city restaurant Il Vicolo’s disgusting reasons for Food Safety closure
Il Vocolo, the popular Italian restaurant in Galway City was temporarily ordered to close in Juney by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland. Following inspections, FSAI officials discovered rodent droppings on the premises which the inspector said...

Uzbekistan joins FAO Council for 2028–2029, gains voice in global food security.
For the first time, Uzbekistan has been elected to the Council of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations for the term 2028–2029, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The election took place on July 4 at FAO...

Well-known cinema chain in Spain fined for ‘stopping customers from bringing in outside snacks’
A MAJOR cinema chain has been slapped with a €25,000 fine for preventing moviegoers from bringing their own food and drinks into theatres in Almería province. Yelmo Cines was penalised by Andalucian authorities after the consumer association Facua...

DELICE DE FRANCE LAUNCHES DELICE FRESH: PREMIUM BAKERY, NO ON-SITE PRODUCTION
London food outlets can now offer Delice de France’s bakery products without the need to prepare them on site. Delice de France, the leading supplier of bread and bakery, is launching Delice Fresh, a new service that enables any London-based food...

'I took Ryanair flight to Italy to order pizza and it cost me less than Domino's'
Renowned global fast food giant Domino's is often the top pick for peoplpe craving a pizza. However, frequent orders can make a real dent in your bank balance. This prompted Muscab Salad, a UK-based travel content creator, to take on an unusual...

Pogacar grabs Tour de France yellow jersey
UAE Team Emirates-XRG rider Tadej Pogacar took charge of the yellow jersey at the Tour de France on Wednesday as Belgian rider Remco Evenepoel won the Stage 5 time trial. One day after registering his 100th career win, Pogacar took the overall...

Does Primož Roglič actually care about the 2025 Tour de France?
It’s been the intriguing subplot of the Tour de France so far: is Primož Roglič even bothered about doing well? Previously such an unthinkable proposition – this is, after all, a fierce competitor who has won five Grand Tours and almost 100 races...

Abroad and Brooding: The Wine’s Cheap, the Coffee’s Strong, the Food’s a Poem—But the Grass Still Dies Eventually
After the year I’ve had—13 weeks of inpatient therapy, moving houses like witness protection, a college graduation, and oh yeah, a ballistic missile war that forced us to cancel my daughter’s Bat Mitzvah in Israel at the last minute—you’d think...

Murder, monsters, sex and food: the 10 best summer movies of all time
Steven Spielberg, 1975 The first summer blockbuster and still the best. Spielberg’s film transformed Hollywood in terms of both content and delivery. Some might argue not for the better, of course, but this is a “perfect engine” of a movie,...

Ryanair, TUI, Jet2 and easyJet cabin food rules - what you can and can't take on board
Dan Taylor and Sally McLean 13:23, 09 Jul 2025 As the school holidays approach and annual leave is scheduled, thousands are preparing for their summer breaks abroad. With package holiday prices reportedly rising by approximately 4.2 per cent...

How Canada’s New Crop Rules Could Supercharge Global Food Security
For over a decade, Canada’s biotechnology industry and government regulators have been working behind the scenes to solve a growing problem: how to regulate a new generation of plant breeding technologies — particularly gene editing — without...

Fête in Philly: Where to eat, drink and celebrate Bastille Day
Cafe Click is shown. PROVIDED/CASHMAN & ASSOCIATES To celebrate like a true Parisian, here are a few ways to enjoy Bastille Day in Philly. The Good King Tavern Down on South Street, The Good King Tavern will be celebrating Bastille Day in...

Exploring France's incredible food scene on a budget? Try the bouchons of Lyon
Breadcrumb Trail Links Food Travel Guide Travel Travel International Eat, drink and be happy in the 'world capital of gastronomy' Bouchon Thomas only has 22 seats and eight tables. Photo by Steve MacNaull Article content Reviews and...

EU quotas for Ukraine “disproportionate”, agri lobby groups argue
The published details of the new trade deal between EU and Ukraine have drawn criticism from a group of industry associations. A group of agricultural associations including farm lobby group Copa-Cogeca, acknowledged the revised agreement’s aim to...

EU announces plan to stockpile food, water and medicines over fears Putin will launch WW3 with European invasion within five years
The EU today announced its first ever plan to help stockpile essential goods such as food, water, fuel and medicines in case of crises, amid fears over potential war with Russia. Brussels' 'stockpiling strategy' comes as NATO warns that Russia -...

This Portuguese Town Has Been Ranked as Europe’s Best Hidden Gem for a 2025 Summer Vacation
From the hustle and bustle of pursuing the best things to do in Barcelona, to the climb (and climb, and climb) towards one of the best restaurants in Lisbon, there’s much to be said for the restorative power of a sun-soaked European adventure....