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The Night Millions of Italians Were Glued to Their TVs and the Score Still Wasn't Enough
Italy's World Cup playoff against Bosnia drew 22 million viewers. Here is the emotional experience of watching from Rome, Milan, and Naples — whatever the result.
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10 updatesThe Scottish Parliament Debate Nobody Reported: How Holyrood Is Responding to the World Cup Qualification
Scotland's parliament held an emergency debate to celebrate World Cup qualification. Here is what was said and what it reveals about football's place in Scottish political culture.
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What Happens to European Farmers When Fertiliser Becomes Unaffordable — A Field Report
Natural gas prices drive fertiliser costs. Fertiliser costs drive food prices. European farmers caught in the middle are making decisions right now that will affect your food bill in six months.
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What Pete Hegseth's Christian Nationalism Means for US Military Chaplains on the Ground
As Hegseth injects combative Christianity into US military culture, chaplains serving Muslim-majority allies are facing impossible situations. Here is the story.
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The EU's Food Fraud Crackdown Just Got Its Most Powerful Weapon Yet
Europe's food fraud problem costs billions annually. A new AI-powered detection system just went live. Here is how it works and what it means for the olive oil, honey, and wine you're buying.
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The EU Recipe for Trade Deals: Go Easy on Beef, Go Hard on Wine. Here Is Why That Makes Perfect Sense
The EU's approach to free trade agreements systematically protects European wine, spirits, and specialty foods while conceding on commodity beef. Here is the political logic behind the asymmetry.
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How Europe's Farmers Are Already Feeling the Iran War — Before It Even Started in Their Fields
European farmers are being hit by the Iran war from two directions simultaneously: soaring fuel costs and spiking fertiliser prices. Here is the full picture.
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The EU-Mercosur Deal Goes Live in Five Weeks: What It Means for Your Food and Your Farmers
The EU-Mercosur free trade agreement enters provisional application on May 1. Here is what it means for European food prices, European farmers, and the Amazon rainforest.
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EU Soil Monitoring Law: Expert Group Holds First Meeting as Regulation Takes Effect
The first meeting of the EU Member States Expert Group on the Soil Monitoring Law took place March 26, beginning the implementation process for a landmark environmental regulation.
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April Frost Threat Looms After March Heatwave: European Farmers Brace for Disaster
Meteorologists warn that the record March heat across Europe, which triggered premature flowering, will be followed by the late frosts typical of April — a potentially catastrophic combination.
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EU Soil Monitoring Law: Expert Group Holds First Meeting as Regulation Takes Effect
The first meeting of the EU Member States Expert Group on the Soil Monitoring Law took place March 26, beginning the implementation process for a landmark environmental regulation.
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