We moved to Spain before having kids. It was the best thing we did for our marriage.

Every Wednesday, I pedaled downtown Madrid to my Spanish immersion class, pulling out my travel coffee mug as I sat next to friends from Russia and Thailand to practice our mediocre "¿Cuánto cuesta?" together. On Sundays, we traipsed through the...

Urban Reads: Accepting US Vehicle Standards Risk Lives, European Cities Warn

Get a daily rundown of the top stories on Urban Milwaukee Tesla Cybertruck Foundation Series. Photo by Mr.choppers, (CC BY-SA 3.0), via Wikimedia Commons Every day at The Overhead Wire we sort through over 1,500 news items about cities and share...

A neglected trade in Spain gets a boost from African migrants

A trade that dates back to biblical times increasingly relies on migrant labor to survive, as younger Spaniards seek their future beyond the country’s rural heartlands The bells and bleats faded as Osam Abdulmumen, a migrant from Sudan, herded...

Why does US observe Daylight Saving Time? The history and reasons explained

Daylight Saving Time: Every year, most people in America change their clocks twice, once in spring to make the time go one hour ahead, and again in fall to make it one hour back. This ritual is called Daylight Saving Time (DST). It has been...

The Banana Republic Portfolio: The Art of Outlasting the EYIs.

Anyone who is now mastering a modicum of financial literacy should have learnt that Harry Browne’s good old-fashioned Permanent Portfolio is the only way to deliver consistent inflation beating returns. Four simple ingredients, equally weighted:...

Today in History 10-25-25

Today is Saturday, Oct. 25, the 298th day of 2025. There are 67 days left in the year. Today in history: On Oct. 25, 1929, former Secretary of the Interior Albert B. Fall was convicted of accepting bribes in exchange for oil field leases at Teapot...

History’s Largest Infrastructure Cycle Has Begun

The last Manhattan Project changed the world. The new one could reshape the economy – and your wealth… Back in 1939, physicists Albert Einstein and Leo Szilard warned President Franklin D. Roosevelt that Nazi Germany might be on the verge of...

The insanely beautiful European village with retro beer festival that feels ‘like you’re stepping back 30 years’

IF you miss the 1990s, then there is a place in Europe where you can feel like you are back there. Sitting on the shores of Lake Altausseer in Austria is a small village of Altaussee that’s home to less than 2,000 people. Sign up for the Travel...

Meet Grace Wales Bonner, Who Made History By Becoming The First Black Woman Creative Director Of Hermes Menswear

Meet Grace Wales Bonner, Who Made History By Becoming The First Black Woman Creative Director Of Hermes Menswear. (Image: Instagram) Just a few days back, the fashion world witnessed a historic milestone: Grace Wales Bonner, the 35-year-old...

Ugo Troiano: Who should pay for society’s shocks?

When societies face catastrophe—war, pandemic, or natural disaster—governments act to protect lives. But rarely do they confront an equally urgent question: how to fairly distribute the economic burden of shutting things down. Consider the ongoing...

Pretty North Wales town steeped in culture with one of UK's grandest hotels

Portia's preferred suite is named after Sir Winston Churchill, an occasional guest at Palé Hall in the 1950s(Image: Portia Jones ) An historic town with peerless views can now boast of having one of the globe's finest hotels nearby. It's another...

‘We have thought about it a lot’ – How Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal became the most left-footed team in Europe

Few would regard Pablo Marí as a particularly consequential figure in Mikel Arteta’s six years as Arsenal manager. The Spanish centre-back made only 22 appearances in English football, between 2020 and 2022, and during that time he did little to...

12 Things to Never Pack for a Europe Trip, and What to Bring Instead From Just $15

Europe is one of the world’s most popular continents to visit, and for good reason. It’s home to 44 countries, each boasting its own culture, geography, language, traditions, and cuisine. This cultural diversity, coupled with the fact that the...

Delhi woman's LinkedIn post comparing Indian and European work cultures sparks debate

A Delhi-based woman sparked debate after she shared a post comparing workplace attitudes in Europe and India. In a now-viral post on LinkedIn, Anushka Sharma - a content writer by profession - shared a screenshot of a public work chat in a...

After 10 Years in France, I've Cracked the Code to Paris Evening Style—Here Are 5 Outfits Locals Actually Wear

Fall layers can make the season one of the trickiest to pack for, especially when you’re squeezing everything into a carry-on. After more than a decade living in France, I've picked up a few style hacks that have streamlined my wardrobe and made...

Asia Now Marks A Decade Of Defining Asian Art Without Borders

Hà My Nguyễn solo show at the Galerie Bao booth at Asia Now 2025 at the Monnaie de Paris Photo Nancy Karam. Courtesy of Galerie Bao Marking its 11th edition at the Monnaie de Paris, Asia Now returns with fresh energy and a clear sense of purpose....

Has Britain become ungovernable (again)?

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

The little-known Spanish village that's actually in the middle of France - with a medieval castle and cheap stays

Spain is widely known as the go-to destination for Brits seeking a break from the everyday hustle. It’s no wonder, with the combination of sunny weather, sandy beaches and fresh Mediterranean fare, especially seafood. Similarly, families often...

Bloody letters and battlefield art: Russian museum's tribute to North Korean soldiers in Ukraine

A short film about “international solidarity” between the two countries “against Western imperialism” ran on a loop, as hundreds of schoolchildren and members of the public made their way past. In promotional material, the museum says it runs...

China’s rare monkeys debut in Europe in furry diplomatic gesture

With their distinctive shaggy orange manes, pale blue faces and dense fur covering their hands and feet, it’s hard to mistake China’s endangered golden snub-nosed monkeys for any other animal. These rare and charismatic monkeys, unique to the...