UAE warns Israeli annexation of West Bank would cross a 'red line'
Angela Symons
What insurance will - and won’t - cover if heatwaves hit your holiday
Weather and insurance experts on what to expect in Europe this summer and what you can do if your trip is impacted by extreme weather.
Takeaway coffees get pricier: What's the link with extreme weather?
The increasing impact of extreme weather on producers has caused coffee prices to skyrocket.
What you need to know about Taiwan's digital nomad visa
Digital nomads can now enjoy more time in Asia as the newly-launched Taiwan visa extends to one year validity.
Positive environmental stories from 2024
Climate anxiety is very real, but these good news stories from 2024 prove there is hope for our planet.
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How to rescue robins from cold weather this winter
Up to half of garden birds die of cold and hunger in winter. Here’s how to help them survive.
Mont-Blanc Tunnel re-opens after 15 weeks: But will it close again?
The world’s second deepest tunnel has been reopened after three months of renovations.
Which European countries have the best - and worst - air quality?
Scientists say that air pollution is a ‘global health catastrophe’.
High-speed Paris-Berlin daily train service debuts
The route is the first directly linking the two capitals' city centres.
China extends visa-free entry to Bulgaria, Romania, Malta and Japan
China's rapidly expanding visa-free scheme aims to boost tourism.
Tour the Berlin Wall this month for the 35th anniversary of its fall
35 years after the fall of the Berlin Wall, here's how to celebrate in the German capital.
Travellers share best off the beaten path destinations in Europe
Bavaria, Cornwall, Amorgos: Europe’s best off the beaten path destinations to visit in 2025.
Cannabis: Thailand U-turns on legalisation after just two years
A new proposal drops plans to relist the plant as a narcotic - but upholds that weed should be restricted to medical uses.
Rome’s Jubilee preparations see Trevi fountain replaced by ‘ugly’ pool
Rome is under construction ahead of next year's holy event.
Visit these European Christmas markets for the weekend by train
From Strasbourg to Cologne, take the green route to Europe’s best Christmas markets.
Could a volcanic eruption be making Scandi winters colder?
Scientists have predicted the far-reaching impact of a 2022 volcanic eruption in the South Pacific.
How to party in Prague after the bar crawl ban
From beer spas to brewery tours, revellers will need to find new activities in Prague from next month.
Portugal hopes to inspire the world with major new ocean protections
An estimated 190,000 small MPAs in coastal regions and 300 large MPAs are needed to reach the UN target of protecting 30% of oceans and land by 2030.
Can a new ‘nature envoy’ bring UK wildlife back from the brink?
The news comes as the COP16 biodiversity conference kicks off in Colombia.
Could electric wallpaper replace your gas boiler?
Want to reduce your heating bills? Eco-friendly electric wallpaper could be the answer
Frequent flyer tax would punish the rich to tune of €64bn per year
A levy would keep flights cheap for occasional flyers while making multiple flights in a year much more expensive.
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