Top travel deals for December: Christmas markets, city breaks and winter sun from £237

There is something for everyone, whether you fancy browsing the enchanting Christmas markets in Berlin or prefer to escape the winter chill on Lanzarote's sun-soaked beaches. Your Co-op Travel has put together holiday packages with great attention...

Fans loathe dull international breaks — here’s the solution

So what did the manager expect? Hosannas, garlands? It was Wales, at home. In 104 meetings with England, Wales have won 14. They haven’t scored against England since 2016, haven’t won a game since 1984, haven’t won on English soil since 1977....

Over 200 million people could become climate migrants in next 25 years

By 2050, 216 million people may become climate migrants, said Latvia’s former president (2015–2019) Raimonds Vējonis at the opening day of the 2nd Baku Climate Action Week (BCAW), APA-Economics reports. He noted that these are not just statistics,...

Lithuania’s M Films Bows Trailer of Warsaw-Selected ‘Hunger Strike Breakfast’: ’I Used to Watch Russian Tanks From My Friend’s Flat,’ Says Karolis Kaupinis (EXCLUSIVE)

Hot Lithuanian producer Marija Razgutė of M-Films, credited for the award-winning films “Slow” in Sundance 2023 and “The Visitor” in Karlovy Vary this year, has unveiled a teaser trailer of the absurdist drama “Hunger Strike Breakfast,” by Karolis...

Mental Health Crisis Grips Europe's Healthcare Workers, World Health Organization Study Reveals

A comprehensive study released on Friday, October 10, 2025, by the European branch of the World Health Organization (WHO) has laid bare a profound mental health crisis gripping healthcare professionals across Europe. The report, drawing from an...

Iceland’s Quiet Channels: Ex-MP Helps Free A Hostage In Baghdad

When Iceland recognised Palestine in 2011, it made Israel furious. Fourteen years later, an Icelandic ex-MP helped free an Israeli hostage from an Iranian-backed militia in Baghdad. How does that work? The short answer is that Iceland gets to play...

Can Global South Hacks Bridge Europe’s Heart Care Gap?

As Romania began reclaiming its national identity following the fall of communism, its cities grew, whereas its smaller towns shrank. Like in other parts of the world, Romania’s development has concentrated in its urban centers. This means that...

Nottingham Forest star Morgan Gibbs-White allowed to keep XL Bully after registration mishap

Nottingham Forest's Morgan Gibbs-White(Image: Getty) Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White has been allowed to keep his XL Bully after forgetting the deadline to register it. The England midfielder faced the prospect of having his dog,...

The Baltic ‘bog belt’ plan to protect Europe from Russia

As Europe ramps up defence spending in the face of the growing threat posed by Russia, states on Nato’s eastern flank are turning to a more unusual line of defence: bogs. “Water has played a role in defensive strategy for millennia,” said the...

New travel rules for 29 countries from today marks 'significant change' for millions

British passport(Image: Jordan Pettitt/PA Wire) A new digital border system that will change requirements for British nationals travelling to the Schengen area will be introduced today, October 12. The Schengen area allows more than 400m people to...

Warnings about Putin’s expansion intent during Sligo visit of five ambassadors of eastern European countries

The event brought critical geopolitical realities to the forefront of the campus, engaging staff and students in a discussion focused on the three-year war in Ukraine and the future security of the European continent. The panel was composed of...

The Pushkin job: unmasking the thieves behind an international rare books heist

On 16 October 2023, a young man and woman sat down in the back row of the second-floor reading room of the university library of Warsaw, Poland. Their reading cards carried the names Sylvena Hildegard and Marko Oravec. On the desk in front of them...

I asked travel experts for underrated European cities — here’s where you should really go next

Let’s face it, places like Paris, London, Amsterdam, and Rome are popular for a reason. They’re gorgeous, full of history, and I’ll never get tired of visiting them. But sometimes, it’s nice to explore a spot that feels a little less crowded and a...

EU Parliament chief calls for Gaza ceasefire to be ‘respected, thoroughly implemented’

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola on Friday called for the Gaza ceasefire plan to be “respected” and “thoroughly implemented.” “This is a moment for peace and renewal in the Middle East. It opens a path that could finally end the...

EU Parliament Chief Urges Full Implementation of Gaza Ceasefire

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola has emphasized the critical importance of complete implementation of the Gaza ceasefire agreement, urging all parties to fully adhere to the terms established in the recently approved truce. Addressing...

Trump’s Imperialism—Working for American Dominance, but Failing

The United States was from its founding always making war and expanding its territory. It warred against the native American peoples, against Mexico (taking half its territory), then against Spain, taking Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines....

Baltic states make plans for mass evacuation

Russia’s massive military spending since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 has prompted the Baltic states to start making plans in case hundreds of thousands of people flee their homes due to the threat of Moscow’s aggression, Reuters...

For the Trump Administration, The Enemy is Everywhere

Hello it’s the weekend. This is The Weekender ☕️ The Crisis Factory The White House on Thursday held a roundtable that brought together the national leadership of federal law enforcement agencies with a group of right-wing Youtube streamers and...

Who start at right-back for England: Reece James or Trent?

Thomas Tuchel has plenty of decisions to make ahead of next year's World Cup, with the battle between Reece James and Trent Alexander-Arnold one of the most pressing. England have been blessed at right back in recent years with Kyle Walker,...

Stephen Miller Has ‘Central Role’ Probing Liberal Groups

A lot of things happened. Here are some of the things. This is TPM’s Morning Memo. Sign up for the email version. Criminalizing Political Opposition in America White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller is “playing a central role” in the...