France gave the Statue of Liberty. China sends pandas. What do diplomatic gifts mean, and how do you choose one?
It was one of the most powerful political gifts of modern times: the Statue of Liberty, a huge neoclassical sculpture…
Meloni accused of 'running scared' by limiting foreign children in classrooms.
The Italian government has been accused of increasing divisive rhetoric to win over far-right voters before next year’s general election.…
Berlin's new political star offers something all of Europe needs: hope and housing | Fatma Aydemir
Hope is fragile. You can only hold on to it if you keep finding reasons to believe tomorrow can be…
I once had a brain surgeon drop a piece of my skull on the floor.
In May 2017, on a Sunday, I was at the gym using the chest press when I felt a pop.…
'I'm 100% natural': how Japan's 90-year-old bodybuilder is still winning titles
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Toys are us: the adults swapping scrolling for Lego, remote control cars and sewing
A growing number of adults are rediscovering their love for Lego, driving a sales surge that has boosted the Danish…
Everyone understands pain and struggle. So I'm sharing mine: Michael Kiwanuka on life after his devastating stroke.
At the end of July 2025, Michael Kiwanuka was back home in Southampton after a series of European shows. His…
Game, setโฆ match? Can a dating coach help you win at love?
Modern dating is a nightmare. Just ask any single person, and they’ll probably tell you stories about endless swiping, ghosting,…
Alarm bells are ringing in Brussels as EU sales of Chinese hybrid cars soar.
Sales of Chinese hybrid cars in the EU have soared over the past four and a half years, according to…
The long-range drone war: Ukraine and Russia compete for control of the skies
Finally, in the dead of night, the threat from above has passed. The rain has eased, and Ukrainian drones are…