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Dutch cyclist Demi Vollering made history with a breathtaking solo victory at one of cycling's most prestigious one-day races. She attacked on the legendary Côte de La Redoute climb and rode alone for 34 kilometers to claim the win.
Slovenian cyclist Tadej Pogačar just became the first rider in over 20 years to win the legendary Liège–Bastogne–Liège race three years in a row. The four-time Tour de France champion also conquered two other major cycling monuments this spring.
British cyclist Tom Pidcock powered to victory in the Tour of the Alps just three weeks after a terrifying high-speed crash left him lucky to be alive. The Olympic champion's comeback win shows remarkable resilience in the face of both physical and mental challenges.
Tadej Pogacar claimed his third straight victory at one of cycling's most grueling races, moving within one win of a legendary record. A 19-year-old newcomer nearly stole the show, proving the sport's future is bright.
Davide Donati won cycling's legendary "Hell of the North" U23 race by a razor-thin margin after 159 brutal kilometers. The Italian sprinter's emotional victory marks one of the sport's most prestigious wins for young riders.
French cycling prodigy Paul Seixas will become the youngest Tour de France rider in 89 years when he tackles the legendary race this July. The 19-year-old's undefeated season has France dreaming of its first home winner since 1985.
A Swedish pronunciation mix-up transformed a Christian feast day into International Waffle Day, now celebrated worldwide on March 25. From heart-shaped Swedish waffles to Hong Kong's bubble creations, here's how one delicious confusion united waffle lovers everywhere.
Overnight trains between Paris and Berlin are back this month after a brief pause, making sustainable travel across Europe easier and more affordable. European Sleeper will run the 18-hour journey three times weekly in each direction starting March 26.
The Netherlands and Belgium just signed a deal to build a direct rail connection between Eindhoven and Brussels, turning a frustrating multi-transfer journey into a smooth one-seat ride. The new line promises to strengthen economic ties and make cross-border travel finally feel possible for thousands of commuters.
A beautifully preserved medieval manuscript containing the complete King Arthur legend could soon enter public collections for the first time. The rare 750-year-old book features 126 gold-embossed illustrations and a unique Merlin story never seen in other copies.
Manchester City legend Yaya Touré just made football history, becoming the first African manager to lead a team into the UEFA Champions League group stage. His Slovakian club Slovan Bratislava sealed their spot with a thrilling extra-time victory.
After more than a decade, Brussels Airport is back on Europe's high-speed rail map with a new Deutsche Bahn service linking Belgium to Germany. Travelers can now book combined rail and flight journeys on a single ticket, making international travel greener and easier.
NASA's Juno spacecraft discovered that Ganymede's shimmering auroras break into bright patches that mirror Earth's northern lights. The finding reveals this distant moon's atmosphere behaves more like home than scientists ever expected.
A Moroccan footballer who got kicked out of Belgian soccer for punching a teammate just led his hometown team to their first championship in 41 years. Soufiane Benjdida's redemption story proves second chances can lead to incredible comebacks.
Scientists discovered that tiny sleep disruptions in middle-aged adults could reveal Alzheimer's risk years before memory problems begin. This breakthrough could transform early detection and prevention.
Scientists just diagnosed a rare genetic condition in a mother and daughter who lived over 12,000 years ago, proving that communities cared for vulnerable members even during the Ice Age. The discovery marks the earliest genetic diagnosis ever made in human history.
After half a century of confusion, scientists finally discovered why a giant star in Cassiopeia flickers with mysterious X-rays. The answer reveals a rare cosmic pairing that rewrites our understanding of how stars evolve together.
After 158 years of confusion, astronomers finally discovered why a bright star named gamma-Cas emits mysterious X-rays. A hidden white dwarf companion has been slowly feeding on the star all along.
Each summer, 1,000 queen bees take flight over a small Belgian town in an urgent mission to save Europe's endangered dark bee. The annual gathering has become a lifeline for the native species nearly wiped out by commercial breeding.