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Women’s Football Crowds Keep Breaking Records
Bigger stadiums, prime-time kick-offs and a new generation of fans are transforming the women’s game.
Coastal Cities Race to Rebuild Their Defences Before the Next Storm Season
From living shorelines to raised promenades, harbour towns are rethinking how to hold back the sea, and who pays for it.
Night Trains Are Back. Here’s How to Ride Them
Fall asleep in one country and wake up in another: a beginner’s guide to sleeper trains.
Your Next Phone May Be Built to Be Repaired
Swappable batteries, screws instead of glue and spare parts you can actually buy: repairability is becoming a selling point.
Street Food Markets Are Taking Over Empty Car Parks
Fairy lights, food trucks and live music are turning unused city spaces into weekend destinations.
A Practical Guide to Passkeys: Logging In Without Passwords
Passkeys are replacing passwords on more and more sites. Here is how they work and how to start using them safely.
Water Talks Resume as a Long Dry Spell Grips the River Basin
Farmers, cities and power plants all want the same shrinking river. Negotiators are back at the table with less to share than ever.
Why Container Shipping Rates Are Swinging Again
Freight costs are bouncing around after a calm year. Here is what is behind the moves, and what it could mean for prices.
Marathon Season: How Amateur Runners Are Training Smarter
Fewer junk miles, more rest and a lot more strength work: the new playbook for everyday marathoners.
Night Skies Are Getting Brighter. Astronomers Want Them Back
Light pollution hides the stars from most people on Earth. A movement for darker skies is gaining ground.
