Russia’s ‘cultural counterweight’ to Eurovision: why the Intervision Song Contest is making a comeback
When singer-songwriter B Howard takes the stage in Moscow this month, he will be making history. On September 20, the…
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Is it hypocritical to not be upfront about not wanting children soon after meeting someone?
I know I don’t want children, and I feel it would be hypocritical not to be upfront about that early…
Healthy living, science, and a team of doctors: Putin’s quest for longevity
It was a scene straight out of a Bond movie. Two aging autocrats, accompanied by their younger ally, strolled down…
˜Authentic tastes and genuine hospitality’: readers’ top food experiences in Europe
Herring Festival in The Hague Despite its name, Flag Day (Vlaggetjesdag) in Scheveningen—a seaside town near The Hague—is really all…
It’s the massive Greek farming scandal—orchestrated by the political elite and funded by ordinary citizens. | Alexander Clapp
Something strange has been happening in Greece: animals seem to be appearing out of thin air. According to Greek government…
The golden rule in Trump and Farage’s free speech crusade: they can talk nonsense, but you can’t.
Pop quiz: Who did Donald Trump once praise by saying, “I also learned that he loves his country very much, 
Newly discovered portrait could be of the ‘fair youth’ from Shakespeare’s sonnets.
The discovery of a previously unknown portrait miniature by one of Elizabethan England’s greatest artists would be remarkable on its…
Paul Doyle has pleaded not guilty to all 31 charges related to the Liverpool parade incident.
A 53-year-old man has pleaded not guilty to 31 charges, including dangerous driving and causing grievous bodily harm with intent,…
French female boxers are barred from world championships because of a delay in genetic sex testing.
French female boxers have been excluded from the first World Boxing Championships in Liverpool after missing the deadline for a…
Giorgio Armani, the renowned Italian fashion designer, has passed away at the age of 91.
Giorgio Armani, the renowned Italian fashion designer who built a global empire, has died at the age of 91, his…