Europe
Wake up and spend more on defence, Macron tells Europe
Donald Trump has criticised the cost of the war in Ukraine for US taxpayers
The most exciting new hotels opening in the UK and Ireland
From historic country retreats to playful urban hangouts, these new properties should be on your travel radar, says Sarah Marshall.
Irina Georgescu: Preserving fruit and vegetables is a national sport in Romania
Lauren Taylor talks to the Romanian cook about leeks for breakfast, polenta with everything and what the Danube river means to her.
These are the best European cities to visit in bad weather
Don’t let grey skies put you off booking a break, says Sarah Marshall.
Kremlin welcomes possibility of meeting between Trump and Putin
US President-elect Donald Trump has said that ‘Putin wants to meet’ and that a meeting is being set up.
These are the most affordable holiday destinations in 2025
Spend pennies wisely by booking a break to these affordable holiday spots, says Sarah Marshall
Ukraine halts transit of Russian gas to Europe after pre-war deal expires
Energy minister Herman Halushchenko confirmed on Wednesday that Kyiv had stopped the gas flows ‘in the interest of national security’.
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.