31 h. ago The $300 billion question: What to do with Russia's frozen central bank money?

With U.S. support for Ukraine in doubt, Kyiv’s European allies are weighing whether to seize $300 billion in frozen Russian assets

Economics

1 week ago Incredible EU village Rocca Pietore with frozen waterfalls set for tourism surge as interest soars

A scenic small Italian village could soon experience a tourism boom as interest in the destination, featuring icy waterfalls and alpine skiing, surges according to Airbnb

Politics

1 week ago Incredible village in Europe with frozen waterfalls set for tourism surge as interest soars

A scenic small Italian village could soon experience a tourism boom as interest in the destination, featuring icy waterfalls and alpine skiing, surges according to Airbnb

Politics

1 week ago Europe’s powerful tool against Russia? Seizing its frozen assets

If European leaders want to truly support Ukraine they must seize the moment by seizing $220bn in assetsIt is now clear that Donald Trump’s administration will betray Ukraine in its fight to resist Russian aggression. Trump himself is either a victim of disinformation or he is a willing participant in an effort to deceive Americans about the causes and consequences of the war.Trump’s lies include claiming that Ukraine is equally to blame for the war; that Volodymyr Zelenskyy doesn’t “have the cards” to end the conflict on favourable terms; and that Ukraine could not have defended itself without US help. Yet the whole world knows that Russia launched an unprovoked invasion, and we all remember the initial weeks, when Ukrainians valiantly defended an 1,800-mile frontline against a supposedly superior army, long before deliveries of western artillery, armoured vehicles and air defence systems arrived. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago White Lotus: Thailand rides tourist wave as fans flock to filming locations

Season one and two locations Hawaii and Sicily saw a 300 per cent year-on-year surge in tourism

Society

2 w. ago Thailand rides White Lotus wave as tourists flock to filming locations

Season one and two locations Hawaii and Sicily saw a 300 per cent year-on-year surge in tourism

Society

3 w. ago Beyonce tour sparks huge surge in travel searches for London as concert tourism grows

Global superstars are ‘inspiring travel to concert destinations across the world’

Politics

4 w. ago Patients urged to be cautious of surgical tourism special offers

Experts have published new guidance on best practice for travelling abroad for care.

Science

4 w. ago US sets scene for seismic shift in Russian relations with first talks on Ukraine war

US secretary of state Marco Rubio led the US delegation meeting with their Russian counterparts in Saudi Arabia - but so far Europe and Ukraine have been frozen out

Events

4 w. ago Scotland cashes in as Americans drive surge of ancestral tourism in search for their family 'roots'

The story of Scotland's famous clans has always captured the imagination of those with a Scottish connection, and now more than ever, Americans are flocking to the country in search of their roots.

Society

4 w. ago Russia and US to meet for talks on Ukraine’s future after sidelined European leaders gather for emergency summit

Keir Starmer is joining Emmanuel Macron and other leaders in Paris amid concerns Europe and Ukraine itself are being frozen out of discussions

Politics

4 w. ago Russia and US meeting for talks on Ukraine’s future as sidelined European leaders gather for emergency summit

Keir Starmer is joining Emmanuel Macron and other leaders in Paris amid concerns Europe and Ukraine itself are being frozen out of discussions

Politics