34 h. ago Every European city quietly charging Brits £175 more in unexpected costs

Brits thinking of booking a holiday to Europe this year have been warned of sneaky charges that can quickly turn a seemingly 'budget-friendly trip into a costly surprise'

Economics

45 h. ago Middle East crisis live: Israel orders Rafah evacuation; return to ceasefire between Israel and Hamas essential, says EU

Sweeping order from military covers most of city in southern Gaza; European Union says resumption of negotiations is only way forwardThe Israeli military said on Monday that an inquiry had found that on 23 March, troops opened fire on a group of vehicles that included ambulances and fire trucks when the vehicles approached a position without prior coordination and without headlights or emergency signals.It said several militants belonging to the militant groups Hamas and Islamic Jihad were killed. Continue reading...

Events

5 d. ago Man City tipped to enter team in new landmark European competition alongside PSG

Manchester City's owners are reportedly being targeted to set up a new basketball team that would form part of an NBA Europe tournament that could begin as early as 2026

Politics

5 d. ago US wine sellers and bars nervously wait for tariff decision: ‘It’s a sad situation’

Many winemakers halt shipments on chance White House makes good on threat of 200% markup on European goodsAs the threat of exorbitant US tariffs on European alcohol imports looms, a warehouse in the French port city of Le Havre awaits a delivery of more than 1,000 cases of wine from a dozen boutique wineries across the country.Under normal circumstances, Randall Bush, the founder of Loci Wine in Chicago, would have already arranged with his European partners to gather these wines in Le Havre, the last stop before they are loaded into containers and shipped across the Atlantic. But these wines won’t be arriving stateside anytime soon. Continue reading...

Politics

5 d. ago US wine importers and bars nervously wait for tariff decision: ‘It’s a sad situation’

Many importers halt shipments on chance White House makes good on threat of 200% markup on European goodsAs the threat of exorbitant US tariffs on European alcohol imports looms, a warehouse in the French port city of Le Havre awaits a delivery of more than 1,000 cases of wine from a dozen boutique wineries across the country.Under normal circumstances, Randall Bush, the founder of Loci Wine in Chicago, would have already arranged with his European partners to gather these wines in Le Havre, the last stop before they are loaded into containers and shipped across the Atlantic. But these wines won’t be arriving stateside anytime soon. Continue reading...

Politics

7 d. ago New twist in mysterious poisoning death of Yankees legend's son

The Gardner family was visiting the $900-a-night Arenas Del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort in Costa Rica when Miller unexpectedly died in his sleep.

Events

7 d. ago Stunning European island that looks like the Caribbean just over 3 hours from Manchester

The tiny island is a real slice of paradise, and it's not far from a very popular European capital city

Politics

7 d. ago RAC warns every driver they need to keep back £600 a year for key reason

The breakdown specialists say as many as six in 10 drivers say they are hit with unexpected repair costs for their main vehicle each year

Events

1 week ago Underrated European city looks just like Barcelona but without mass tourists

If you’re looking for a European city with a similar vibe to Barcelona but fewer crowds, the capital of La Rioja, Logroño, is one of the best places to visit.

Politics

1 week ago I travelled to Stockholm and back in 24 hours with just my passport. This is how my crazy day went

Travelling to a European city and back within 24 hours - without checking into a hotel - may sound completely bonkers, but this is what a new tribe of tourists is doing.

Politics

1 week ago European riverside city is cheaper, prettier and tastier than Paris

This colourful city is packed with culture, cobbled streets and wine caves and is a great alternative if you want a cheaper option that's just as good, if not better

Politics

2 w. ago You can fly to this European city for less than a train ticket to London this weekend

You could swap your usual scenery for mountains, cosy cafés and medieval architecture

Politics

2 w. ago Incredible European seaside city named one of the cheapest places to visit in 2025

A new report has confirmed that prices for tourist-targeted activities have fallen in many popular EU holiday hotspots, and one Spanish destination has been named the most budget friendly

Politics

2 w. ago Thousands of Roman artefacts found during building work given to London Museum

The finds were uncovered at the site of a 3rd century AD temple to the Roman god Mithras, in the modern-day City of London.

Politics

2 w. ago Brighton star admits his 'wrong decision' cost them win over Man City

Brighton continued their push for a European spot in Saturday’s 2-2 draw with Manchester City but not everyone of a Seagulls perspective was satisfied with the point

Politics

2 w. ago Football news: Arsenal consider major change as Chelsea look at £60m double transfer

The Premier League returns with Manchester City fighting European rivals and Arsenal taking on a Chelsea side who are also in the hunt for the Champions League spots despite growing unrest at Stamford Bridge

Sport

2 w. ago Residents hear 'huge roar' as European city popular with tourists hit by ‘biggest earthquake in 40 years’

The 4.4 magnitude tremor hit the Italian city and surrounding regions during the early hours of Thursday morning leaving locals running into the streets in panic

Events

3 w. ago The absolutely stunning European city you can now fly to in a few hours from Cardiff

Jet off to one of the coolest ski spots in Europe from Cardiff Airport

Transport

3 w. ago Manchester City women's team to play crucial European game as major road shuts

It's for 'much-needed improvements'

Sport

3 w. ago On Falling – heartbreaking study of a warehouse worker’s yearning loneliness

Director Laura Carreira’s superb debut feature is reminiscent of Ken Loach in its humane portrayal of soul-destroying workA Portuguese stock picker toiling in a vast Scottish warehouse, Aurora (lovely, empathetic work from Joana Santos), in the eyes of her employers, is not an individual. She is the sum of the data that her handheld scanner feeds back into the system. If the algorithm decrees it, she is rewarded for efficiency (a bar of chocolate from her callow, barely post-adolescent manager). If she falls behind, she’s scolded by someone oblivious of (and indifferent to) the fact that Aurora is struggling on several levels: the unexpected cost of repairing her phone has wiped out her food budget for the month; the work is soul-destroying and repetitive. But most of all, she’s isolated, disconnected and painfully lonely.This terrific English-language feature debut from Portuguese-born, Scotland-based director Laura Carreira makes a satisfying companion piece to Ken Loach’s Sorry W...

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