2 h. ago European Council president Costa praises Montenegro's advance on EU path

European Council’s president Antonio Costa has praised Montenegro for its progress on the path toward membership in the European Union, describing the small Balkan country as “one of the finest examples of the EU’s positive enlargement momentum.”

Politics

3 h. ago The best and cheapest routes to take from London to Glastonbury

A host of big names are set for the stage at the annual popular festival

Politics

26 h. ago New Zealand continues ban on name that’s increasingly popular in the US

Baby names like King, Queen, and Princess are banned in New Zealand despite growing in popularity in the United States.

Politics

27 h. ago Albanian preliminary polls results show a clear win for the ruling Socialists

Preliminary results in Albania’s parliamentary elections give a clear victory to the ruling Socialist Party which attracted voters supporting the country’s uphill effort to join the European Union and Prime Minister Edi Rama’s bid for a fourth term

Politics

31 h. ago Family swap UK for abandoned home bought unseen in eastern European country

Maxwell, 38, and Leah Jones, 29, have always dreamt of living self-sufficiently and didn't want to spend the next 25 years paying off a mortgage in the UK before moving to Bulgaria

Society

33 h. ago NATO alarm as Russian military gather on border of another European country

There has been a surge in activity by the Russian military on the border of another country.

Events

50 h. ago We swapped Disneyland Paris for a cheaper Dutch theme park – and my kids preferred it

With reasonably priced accommodation, a whimsical fairytale theme and barely any queues, Efteling has a lot to offer British families, finds Zoe Griffin

Politics

3 d. ago Foreign Office updates advice for European country as 'toxic' gas forces people indoors

People in the area have been urged to remain alert

Society

3 d. ago Charming town with rolling hills and popular festival named one of UK's best places to live

The small town has been named one of the best places to live in the UK and it's easy to see why, with a thriving local community and stunning views

Culture

4 d. ago One Tree Hill cast then and now as show set for reboot after 20 years

The popular noughties show boasted names such as Chad Michael Murray, Sophia Bush and Hilarie Burton. But where are the cast over two decades since it first aired in 2004?

Politics

4 d. ago Surprising baby names that have surged as most popular in America are revealed

The most popular baby names in America for 2024 has been revealed, with two unexpected names claiming the top spots.

Politics

5 d. ago Quarter of British families eat in silence – and kids blame phone addict parents

Two in five kids are begging their parents to put their phones away at the dinner table as new research reveals the Great British family dinner chat is dying

Society

5 d. ago UK tourists warned of flight 'delays and cancellations' at popular holiday spot due to strikes

An aviation strike is taking place in Italy on Friday, May 9

Events

5 d. ago Campers leave piles of rubbish at Dumfries and Galloway beauty spot over Bank Holiday weekend

The western shores of Loch Ken were so busy it looked "like Blackpool beach" with the removal of layby bins leading to large amounts of litter.

Politics

5 d. ago New direct train set to connect UK to popular European holiday spot

The journey currently takes seven hours across two trains

Politics

5 d. ago The gorgeous Greek island named Europe's most overcrowded holiday spot

A new study has revealed the popular tourist destination that's the most overcrowded in Europe. Read on to find out where you might want to avoid this summer...

Politics

7 d. ago Gamers only learning what popular CeX shop name actually stands for after 33 years

The shop, easily recognised on the high street by its red exterior, predominatly sells pre-owned games, DVDs, Blu-rays and electronics such as gaming consoles, phones and computers

Politics

7 d. ago UK's worst broadband provider named with popular firms taking a hit

Ofcom has published its latest complaints report and it's not good reading for a number of firms

Events

7 d. ago Hitler conquered British territory then made families live in unimaginable hell

The Channel Islands were the only British territory occupied by the Nazis during the Second World War, and were finally liberated on May 9 1945 - one day after VE Day

Society

9 d. ago The European country that has cut asylum claims by reversing liberal policies in ten

A lack of consolidated policy on how to integrate communities of asylum seekers saw vulnerable groups presented as a strain on public resources.

Events