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Why Chefs Don't Use Olive Oil for Everything (and What They Use Instead)
Cooking oil can completely transform a dish, but using the wrong one can ruin it. While olive oil is a go-to for many home cooks, it isn't always the best choice. Its lower smoke point means it can burn at high temperatures, leaving food with an...

I live in Spain - here's why tourists should think twice before ordering Sangria
Spain remains one of the most popular destinations for British holidaymakers, with the promise of golden beaches, warm evenings, and a chilled jug of sangria proving hard to resist. But according to one Spanish resident, that fruity pitcher could...

Poland showcases Europe’s flavors to boost trade with Vietnam
The event was jointly organized by the Polish Embassy in Vietnam, the Polish Investment and Trade Agency (PAIH), the Polish Chamber of Commerce (KIGCP), and the Ho Chi Minh City Branch of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI-HCM)....

Europe could face weeks of 40°C heat in current worst-case scenario
Volunteers work to extinguish a wildfire near the town of Stamata, Greece, in 2024 Nick Paleologos/Bloomberg via Getty Images In today’s climate, Europe could be hit with a summer of rolling heatwaves and severe drought that would leave much of...

'Brittany Ferries is the hassle-free way to get to Europe from the South West'
Picking a holiday destination when you live in the South West can be tricky - where do you go when you already live in the best bit of the UK? To make matters worse, come summer millions of tourists flock to our sunny shores and all our favourite...

Germany suspends arms exports to Israel following announcement to 'take over' Gaza City
Germany will halt its export of military equipment to Israel in response to the country's plan to take control of Gaza City. The arms export freeze marks a dramatic change of course for the German government, which has long been one of Israel's...
Deep State Data Manipulation Threatens Economic Stability
Authored by Brandon Smith via BirchGold.com, The U.S. consumer spending engine and tariffs as leverage Mainstream economists were surprised last week after Donald Trump closed two massive trade and tariff deals, the first with Japan and the second...

Larry Wilson: California vintners don’t like taxing wines from the EU
Donald Trump, like his predecessor — what’s with these clowns? — does not drink wine. I think he makes wine, or puts his awful brand on some juice out of Virginia, but he wouldn’t know a Burgundy from a Beaujolais. But he knows how to tax the hell...

Hundreds of food delivery drivers arrested to stop asylum seekers working
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Hundreds of people have been arrested as part of a government ’crackdown’ on asylum seekers working in the gig economy and as delivery...

Germany’s Krombacher snaps up Starnberger Brewery
Germany’s Krombacher Brewery has increased its stake in Starnberger Brewery, becoming majority shareholder of the business. GL Verwaltungs, “a limited liability company” owned by the family which owns Krombacher, now has a controlling stake in the...

The brutal trade-off that will decide the future of food
Perhaps the most crucial idea for understanding our species’ future on this planet boils down to two boring words: land use. To mitigate climate change, humans will need to extract critical minerals to build vast numbers of photovoltaic cells and...

Greece Drops 8.5 Tons of Food in Gaza
Two Hellenic Air Force planes delivered the food aid to Gaza on Saturday. Credit: Press Office of the Greek PM Greece dropped on Saturday 8.5 tons of food items in areas of Gaza, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced in a Facebook post....

European Commission Has a Fresh Attempt at Trying to Clarify the Legal Status of Chemical Recycling
On 8 July 2025, the European Commission released a new Draft Implementing Decision on the calculation, verification and reporting of data on recycled plastic content in single-use plastic beverage bottles. This act under the framework of the...

10 stateside getaways that feel like Europe
If you're traveling on a budget, you don't have to book an international flight to immerse yourself in European culture. There are several charming towns and coastal cities filled with European-inspired architecture and cultural cuisine. These...

Food Processing Equipment: The Ultimate 2025 Guide
The global food processing industry processes over 4 billion tons of materials per year. Much of that process is reliant on equipment choices, which may positively or negatively affect your business. In the end, if you are starting an artisanal...

Germany cuts off arms to Israel following Gaza invasion approval
ALBAWABA - In a big change in policy, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Friday that Germany will stop sending military equipment to Israel that could be used in its current war in Gaza. He said this because of worries about Israel's new...

Poisoned Aid: Israel Accused of Using Contaminated Food to Wage Biological Warfare in Gaza
Israel is facing explosive allegations that it is deliberately poisoning food aid entering the besieged Gaza Strip, in what Palestinian doctors are calling a form of biological warfare against a starving population. Laboratory tests cited by Dr....

AMC Entertainment Narrows Q2 Loss, Revenue Jumps As Box Office Recovers
AMC Entertainment, the largest U.S. and global theater chain, saw its finances improve in the June quarter and its stock pop Monday as CEO Adam Aron cited a recovering box office industry-wide and stronger numbers across AMC and Odeon in Europe....

Monster Beverage Corporation (NASDAQ:MNST) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Monster Beverage Corporation (NASDAQ:MNST) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript August 7, 2025 Monster Beverage Corporation beats earnings expectations. Reported EPS is $0.52, expectations were $0.4805. Operator: Good day, and welcome to the Monster...
Germany freezes arms sales to Israel over Gaza offensive in major policy shift
8 August 2025, 13:23 Chancellor Friedrich Merz made the bold declaration after Mr Netanyahu's cabinet outlined its intention to end the war by seizing control of Gaza City on Friday morning. Picture: Getty Germany has halted exports of military...