British study finds a summer or autumn birth is a key determinant of a child's wellbeing.

Winchester Cathedral is a repository for many treasures of early British history and was saved from sinking into the surrounding marshlands by diver William Walker, whose statue stands outside amongst those of ancient bishops.

British study finds a third of girls aged between 10 and 11 are adopting drastic methods to pursue their ideal body shape.

Female members of the Royal Family are to be given equality with men in the rules of succession.

Because it's the low season the usually bustling yachties' hang-out of Hvar was transformed into a sleepy haven.

Women with feminine looks are more likely to long for lots of children, a study has found.

Shares soared in Europe overnight and are well up on Wall St after European leaders agreed on a Greek debt deal.

A restaurant offering 'Paleolithic cuisine' has opened in the German capital.

Mauricio and Charlotte brave crowds of 'Romeo and Juliet' aficionados in Italy, go tramping in Slovenia and find some fellow All Blacks fans in Croatia.

Advances in genetic science could see future generations of people living free of disease well into old age.

Poseidon still flexes his muscle at his ancient temple, writes Jim Eagles.

Superb meals and historic works abound in a remarkably peaceful region, writes Peter Bills.

Frankfurt's massive Christmas Market has been operating for more than 600 years.

During a visit to Holland's seat of government Susan Buckland feels like a Lilliputian - dwarfed.