30 h. ago 'I'm a travel enthusiast and you can visit three countries in a day from one city'

This European border city is positioned on a tri-point – the location where three countries all meet – allowing visitors to explore all of them in just 24 hours

Politics

62 h. ago France has a massive debt crisis. So why is it spending billions a year subsidising business? | Alexander Hurst

The government is on the brink of collapse over planned austerity. Instead it must face up to the costs of its unnecessarily rigid labour marketAs someone who has always been against austerity, I find France, with a national debt at 114% of GDP and a budget deficit of 5.8% of GDP, a conundrum. Despite years of denunciation from his left and far-right opponents that Macron has engaged in “ultraneoliberalism”, there hasn’t been any. Not on a macro level, anyway, where both French government spending (57.3% of GDP) and tax receipts (51.4% of GDP) are among the highest in the world, including social spending, which outpaces any of its European neighbours.At the same time, it’s impossible to have spent the past decade in France without encountering the widely shared perception and accusation that public services are in decline. Doctors and nurses denounce a labour shortage in public hospitals; people who live in rural areas denounce the closing of rural train lines; students and academic...

Economics

3 d. ago Adam Idah won't see Celtic transfer fate defined by Dolberg as Tounekti deal on brink of collapse

The striker search is ramping up at Parkhead but Idah looks set to join Swansea City regardless of the conclusion

Economics

4 d. ago European city break next to mountains, forests and the sea less than £100 per person

If you're looking for a mix of everything all in one trip, this could be the perfect deal

Economics

5 d. ago Sea current 'on brink of collapsing' and could freeze New York in epic winter

The key current in the Atlantic Ocean helps many of us in Europe keep warm during the winter months, but this could be about to change – according to new scientific research

Politics

6 d. ago European city break hotspot is 'cheapest place to buy beer' at just 65p a bottle

While the UK barely made the top 100 for cheapest beer locations, the good news is, cheap pints are just a short flight away. So here's where you need to head to

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6 d. ago Swansea City talent jets out to seal loan deal with European club

The youngster is poised to head out on a season-long loan

Economics

6 d. ago Global emergency as key Atlantic current is on the brink of collapse

Scientists are sounding the alarm on the key Atlantic current after finding it is on the verge of collapsing, which would see extreme weather in parts of the US.

Politics

6 d. ago Underrated European city lets you visit three countries in one day

Tourists can tick off three countries in less than a day thanks to the quirky city which is home to three borders - and there's even one spot where you can walk through them in minutes

Politics

7 d. ago Europe's 'most gorgeous city' is cheap, safe and unique – but often overlooked

A travel expert has shared a video of the European city he believes is the most beautiful on the continent – and he claims it's somewhere you've probably never even Googled

Politics

8 d. ago Beauty retailer with 130 stores 'could collapse into administration next week'

Health and beauty retailer Bodycare is reportedly on the brink of collapsing into administration.

Politics

9 d. ago Cheap European city two hours from the UK with 'so much to discover'

Planning your next weekend getaway? This affordable European city has age-old historic buildings, rich culture and a fascinating collection of gnomes for tourists to track down

Politics

1 week ago 'I flew 1,500 miles to the European city people warned me not to visit'

Not so much a diamond in the rough but a gem waiting for more people to explore it

Events

1 week ago Discover the 'blissfully quiet' side to this stunning European city

Travel expert Kate Wickers visits Bruges and finds out why the pretty city is perfect for a weekend break, plus accommodation for all budgets.

Politics

2 w. ago Gorgeous European city as pretty as Amsterdam but without the crowds

The Dutch city of Leiden is just 25 miles south of Amsterdam, and is packed with canals and stunning architecture - but without the crowds

Politics

2 w. ago Moyes confident hungry Jack Grealish can bring excitement back to Everton

Winger in contention to feature at LeedsMoyes: ‘He thinks he’s got a little bit to prove’David Moyes has said Jack Grealish’s determination to relaunch his career and prove people wrong in the process convinced him that the Manchester City outcast could bring excitement back to Everton.Grealish is “looking fabulous, in great shape” and in contention to feature in Everton’s Premier League opener at Leeds on Monday, according to Moyes, despite not playing in pre‑season having fallen out of favour under Pep Guardiola. The 29-year-old started only seven league games for City last season and was left out of their 27-man squad for the Club World Cup this summer. He was also omitted from the England squad last summer for the European Championship after losing his place following City’s 2023 treble-winning campaign. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago Rare 'black alert' issued for Canary Islands as tourists warned to stay away

Two beaches on La Graciosa, in the Canary Islands, have been given a black flag by an environmental group which is blaming mass tourism for causing so much pollution

Events

3 w. ago Indian Super League in turmoil with domestic game on brink of collapse

Dispute between governing body and commercial partner has forced top-flight clubs to suspend player salariesCrystal Palace may be disappointed the court of arbitration for sport ruled against them on Monday but at least they now know their fate. Imagine if all Premier League clubs were waiting for a court decision that would, in effect, determine whether the season would go ahead at all. That is the situation the 14 Indian Super League (ISL) teams find themselves in. The whole of football there has been waiting for a ruling from the supreme court. It was expected in mid-July but has still not arrived. The season is due to start in September. Or at least, it was.The ISL, formed in 2013, has grown from eight teams to 14, becoming the top tier along the way. Football Sports Development Ltd (FSDL) runs the competition but put the 2025-26 season on hold on 11 July. At the time, despite the shock, most stakeholders felt it would go ahead but confidence, trust and bank balances have taken ...

Sport

3 w. ago Gorgeous Lincolnshire alternative to the Cotswolds without the huge crowds

As the Cotswolds suffers from mass tourism, this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in Lincolnshire has become an increasingly attractive alternative to Brits in the know

Politics

3 w. ago Claire's on brink of administration leaving 300 UK stores at risk

The high street retailer is on the brink of collapsing into administration

Events