Europe
Diplomatic spat after Hungary gives asylum to politician suspected of corruption
The Polish opposition politician is wanted on suspicions of defrauding the state out of millions of zlotys.
Where to go on holiday in 2025
Beat winter blues by making travel plans for the year ahead, says Sarah Marshall.
Germany and France launch direct high-speed train between Berlin and Paris
The connection was hailed as a symbol of friendship between the two countries and a sign of Europe’s potential to attract more travellers by train.
5 amazing Christmas traditions from around Europe
Turkey and trimmings are dull in comparison to these outlandish pastimes, says Sarah Marshall.
Why travelling by coach is the smart, stylish and most sustainable way to see Europe
Low prices and carbon emissions coupled with new business class style seating are set to elevate coach holidays in 2025.
Trump to meet world leaders on visit to Paris for Notre Dame reopening
The US President-elect will meet French leader Emmanuel Macron before the ceremony.
Ministers seek EU negotiator to lead reset talks
The Government is looking to hire a new EU negotiator on at least £150k as it attempts to reset relations with Britain’s near neighbours.
German defence minister says damage to Baltic data cables appears to be sabotage
Boris Pistorius said ‘no-one believes these cables were severed by mistake’.
UK needs to be ‘critical friend’ to Trump, says Davey
The Lib Dem leader called the president-elect a ‘dangerous, destructive demagogue’ this week after US voters returned him to the White House.
European leaders call for stronger defence after Trump’s US election win
About 50 European officials sought a strong common stance on Russia at a one-day summit on Thursday.