TravelReason young teacher went blind on Greek holidayOsmand put her vision loss down to a combination of jet lag and a big night out.22 Nov 07:34 PM
WorldBodies of man and his slave unearthed from ashes at PompeiiMount Vesuvius erupted nearly 2000 years ago. Now, new skeletal remains have been found.21 Nov 10:55 PM
WorldBan on police images alarm French journalistsIt would be an offence to share an image, with intent to harm, that identified police.17 Nov 08:23 PM
WorldGreek PM calls for restraint during anniversaryGatherings have been banned ahead of the anniversary of the November 17 student uprising.17 Nov 01:03 AM
WorldRetirees in Belarus protest leader on 100th dayPensioners took to the streets to mark 100 days since the widely disputed election.16 Nov 10:18 PM
World'Wishful thinking': Sweden's Covid expert slammed as cases soarAnders Tegnell's predecessor says his hunch about herd immunity set Sweden up to fail.16 Nov 02:12 AM
WorldBelgium rest home policies violated human rightsMore residents died because rest homes failed to transfer them to hospital, says Amnesty.16 Nov 01:11 AM
WorldFire in Romanian Covid-19 intensive care unit kills 10Prosecutors have quickly opened a criminal investigation.14 Nov 09:29 PM
WorldIs Sweden's new lockdown-lite working?On the first three days of restrictions, Peter Rylander's cafe was empty. It didn't last.08 Nov 10:04 PM
TravelItalian idyll will pay you $70k to relocateAn ageing Italian town is willing to pay handsomely for an infusion of new blood.08 Nov 09:06 PM
BusinessBooks? Hairdressers? Europeans split on lockdown essentialsThe concept of what is essential to keep a society functioning is gripping Europe.08 Nov 01:50 AM
WorldFrench police quiz children over support for teacher's beheadingFour 10-year-olds who voiced support for the beheading of a teacher have been questioned.08 Nov 12:48 AM
WorldMutating virus fears: Covid strain found in mink shuts down Denmark regionRace to stop spread of new strain scientists believe has reduced response to antibodies.06 Nov 09:50 PM
WorldKremlin denies Putin poised to step downOfficials reject reports Putin has Parkinson's as new law protects him from prosecution.06 Nov 09:33 PM
WorldPresident of Kosovo resigns to face war crimes chargesPresident Hashim Thaci will face war crimes charges in The Hague in the coming days.06 Nov 12:39 AM
New ZealandTop NZ athlete stranded after immigration flip-flop over pandemic emergencyFearful wait in Dubai as Kiwi couple scramble to get entry voucher to fly to New Zealand.05 Nov 05:30 AM
WorldDenmark could cull all 15 million farmed minks over Covid fearsCall to cull 15 million minks after virus mutation found in 12 people who got infected.04 Nov 07:01 PM
WorldAustria admits mistakes made in dealing with Vienna attackerAustrian intelligence officials were told in July that man was trying to buy ammunition.04 Nov 06:46 PM
WorldQuake toll rises to 116 in Turkey; rescuers finish searchesOf the 1035 people injured in the quake in Turkey, 137 remained hospitalised.04 Nov 06:35 PM
World'Bleak midwinter' in Europe as millions enter lockdownA quarter of a billion Europeans are heading into lockdown to fight off a second wave.02 Nov 01:40 AM
WorldFrench Muslims stigmatised by terror attacksSuspicion was placed on France's Muslims even before the latest acts of terrorism.01 Nov 10:47 PM
WorldAbortion rights protest reaches 10th day in PolandProtests continue against the tightening of one of Europe's strictest abortion laws.31 Oct 09:27 PM
WorldOrthodox priest shot at church in FranceFrench police say a priest has been shot while closing his church in the city of Lyon.31 Oct 08:25 PM
WorldFrance terror attack: Suspect called 'horrified' family before massacreBrahim Aouissaoui's family speak out after horrifying massacre at a church in Nice.30 Oct 11:32 PM
WorldCovid warning: Lockdown-defiant Sweden hits grim recordSweden has recorded its highest number of infections for a second day in a row.30 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessYoung and jobless in Europe: 'It's been desperate'New York Times: Pandemic-induced jobs crisis falls disproportionately on generation Covid.30 Oct 04:48 AM
BusinessRed alert: Covid surge derails global economic recoveryAs millions face the prospect of going back into lockdown, economists slash forecasts.29 Oct 09:50 PM
WorldBoris Johnson faces many foes as virus surgesLess than a year after his landslide election victory, Johnson is facing multiple crises.29 Oct 01:22 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessThe Kiwi wine that proved a hit among locked-down BritsNew Zealand wine exports thrive through the global pandemic.29 Oct 12:20 AM
WorldCovid-19: Europe and US 'deep in second wave'Two continents in 'corona fatigue' , raising the threat of another round of lockdowns.28 Oct 05:45 PM
WorldMaddie McCann: UK police attended 'secret' Portugal meetingScotland Yard is working with Germany and Portugal to try to find burial site, media says.27 Oct 10:40 PM
LifestyleRoyal lovechild finally welcomed into family after decades of scandalA joint statement said "it is time for forgiveness, healing and reconciliation".27 Oct 06:24 PM
WorldUK Special Forces storm ship after 'hijackers' threaten crewBrits launch daring night-time raid after stowaways allegedly turn violent on oil tanker.26 Oct 08:36 PM
WorldPoland's president tests positive as protests ragePresident Andrzej Duda has Covid-19, but Poles are still protesting over new restrictions.24 Oct 09:18 PM