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German police race to charge McCann suspect before prison release
Christian Brueckner plans to flee to a non-extradition country.

Welcome to Spain's 'Winter Way', a secret alternative to the crowded Camino
The Camino del Invierno is the path less travelled.

Tourists forced to flee Mt Etna as volcano erupts
Tour groups were forced to flee Mt Etna when the volcano erupted. Video / AFP, Margot Shutt

Best 2026 early bird travel packages you can book now
Don't wait until these prices go up.

ITUC: Workers' rights 'in free fall' worldwide
Eighty-seven percent of countries violated the right to strike in 2025.

Ukraine-Russia attempt to end Europe's largest conflict since WWII
Officials to meet in Istanbul in attempt to end the three-year war after Kyiv strike.

Britain to be 'war-ready' with $3.4b for new bomb factories
The UK will buy 7000 long-range weapons to boost its military readiness.

Watch: Liam Lawson gifted Whittaker's chocolates by Kiwi F1 fan
Todd Kirkwood had been carrying the blocks for a month while on holiday.

'Massive enemy attack': Drone and missile strike hits Kyiv
Eight people were wounded in incident, Russia-Ukraine prisoner swap gets under way.

Singapore Airlines adds seats, boosts freight capacity to Christchurch
Weekly flights between Christchurch and Singapore will increase to 11.

Spurs finally end trophy drought with Europa League win over Man Utd
It had been 17 years since Spurs last won any silverware.

A guide to Berlin's best museums
Berlin’s many museums cover topics guaranteed to interest every kind of traveller.

How to see Scotland in a day
If you only have one day to explore Scotland, here’s how to see the most.

Gentrack’s softer-than-expected result hits share price
Limited full-year guidance falls slightly short of analysts' expectations.

'Knocking down walls': New pope vows change amid global challenges
Dignitaries who attended included Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US Vice-President JD Vance.

UK leader Starmer to meet EU chiefs for talks on new post-Brexit deal
The British PM will meet with EU chiefs for the first post-Brexit EU-UK summit on Monday.

Five dead after two helicopters collide in Finland
Media reports said those on board were businessmen.

Austria's JJ wins Eurovision 2025
JJ won Eurovision 2025 with the opera-tinged song Wasted Love.

Why cruising the Mediterranean at this time of year is travel's best-kept secret
Lower prices, fewer crowds, less heat – and the locals are happier, too.

'End armed struggle': PKK dissolves after congress decision
The PKK announced its dissolution after a congress last week.