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America is the world’s most influential country followed by Germany with the UK in third, according to a new ranking of global ‘soft power’. Despite economic uncertainty around Brexit and a shrinking military, Britain ranked above the likes of Russia and China for its ability to sway the opinions and behaviours of countries, people and … Read more
Legs-it! Boris Johnson’s EU socks run away from him as Brexit is lampooned alongside Donald Trump, Facebook and other famous faces at annual German carnival The annual Rose Monday carnival parade in Dusseldorf, Germany, attracted thousands of spectators The satirical floats are designed each year by Jacques Tilly and are kept a secret until the … Read more
The Vatican says archives on the wartime pontificate of Pius XII will prove the Pope was committed to saving Jews during the Holocaust as it prepares to release the documents. The documents spanning the 1939 to 1958 pontificate would be open to researchers from March 2, Holy See officials say, amid accusations the wartime Pope … Read more
Doctor who murdered French girl is freed 11 years after her father kidnapped him in Germany and smuggled him across border to stand trial Dieter Krombach, 84, was whisked by ambulance from his Paris prison today He has served nine of his 15-year sentence for the death of Kalinka Bamberski, 14 Cardiologist was jailed 2011 after … Read more
EU leaders were facing budget chaos today at a bruising first summit since Brexit as four wealthy nations refused to fill the gap left by Britain’s departure. The 27 leaders reached a stalemate after arguing into the early hours in Brussels, with talks on the trillion-euro budget resuming for a second day today and this … Read more
German politician calls for far-right AfD to be placed under surveillance after terrorist killed nine in attack targeting migrants Lars Klingbeil said the AfD had supplied the gunman with rhetorical ‘ammunition’ Far-right gunman Tobias Rathjen killed nine people in two shisha bars in Hanau It follows an anti-Semitic gun rampage in Halle and a string … Read more
Once upon a time, a ‘wellness’ holiday was known unceremoniously as a ‘fat farm’. Most guests had checked in under duress and wandered around in white towelling robes, clasping timetables. That was in the Seventies. Come the Eighties, the health farm started to garner more prestige. It was all about beauty services and pampering — … Read more
By: AP | Stockholm | Published: October 28, 2015 4:51:44 pm A Syrian mother hugs her child after they arrived from Turkey at the Greek island of Lesbos on an overcrowded inflatable boat , Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2015. Greece’s government says it is preparing a rent-assistance program to cope with a growing number of refugees, … Read more
Skiing aside, there are myriad reasons to visit the Alps – not least that it is arguably one of the most picturesque environments on Earth. As this stunning portfolio of pictures shows. Our collection will transport you across the highest and most extensive mountain range system that lies entirely in Europe. One that stretches approximately … Read more
Pastimes Museum, Rossiglione Italy The collection of items and artefacts found here date back to a simpler time. It’s a treasure trove of rare and unique pieces from history – board games, black-and-white televisions, mopeds, typewriters, graffiti and even a carousel are on display. Solo Per Due, Rieti, Italy Get a table at the smallest … Read more