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In parched Hungary, volunteers build their own dams to hold onto vanishing water

Members of a water conservation group, Water Guardians Movement, work to retain water in the landscape near Budapest, Hungary, June 12, 2026. Volunteers are turning out in their hundreds to help the country build structures to retain rainwater and restore wetlands, techniques that mark a sharp turnaround from the past, when programmes focused on managing floods, not droughts. REUTERS/Marton Monus

Tiafoe shines on 'people's court' to slay old rival Medvedev

Tennis - U.S. Open - Flushing Meadows, New York, United States - September 6, 2026 Frances Tiafoe of the U.S. celebrates after winning his round of 16 match against Russia's Daniil Medvedev IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Geoff Burke

Navarro stuns seventh seed Muchova to reach US Open fourth round

Tennis - U.S. Open - Flushing Meadows, New York, United States - September 4, 2026 Emma Navarro of the U.S. celebrates winning her third round match against Czech Republic's Karolina Muchova REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz

Just speak up? Not that easy – but far from impossible

Instead of just fearing or accepting a workplace culture, employees have the power to shape it by speaking up, says the writer.

The court cases plaguing Spain's ruling Socialist Party

FILE PHOTO: A general view of the Socialist Party headquarters, as Spanish police carry out a search inside as part of a graft case involving senior party members, in Madrid, Spain, June 20, 2025. REUTERS/Albert Gea/File Photo

Outside your comfort zone in social situations? Don’t suppress the stress

Stress won’t ever feel pleasant. But the next time you find yourself in an unfamiliar social situation, take a step back before you try to suppress it, says the writer.

Hungary's visa halt plan for non-EU workers alarms businesses

With my own desk at work comes a sense of belonging

The writer thought an office table was just furniture, until her own disappeared.

Postecoglou targets revival after bruising Premier League stints

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Nottingham Forest v Chelsea - The City Ground, Nottingham, Britain - October 18, 2025 Nottingham Forest manager Ange Postecoglou looks dejected REUTERS/Chris Radburn/File Photo

Mexico's Senate backs 40-hour workweek in initial vote

Workers cut a steel bar at a metal-mechanical parts factory in Apodaca, Mexico, March 11, 2025. REUTERS/Daniel Becerril/File Photo

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