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Italy: Monumental cities
History is alive and thriving in two Lombardy centres, writes Leanne Rinne.
Hillside city homes chosen in House of the Year
Homes across the country were recognised for their excellence.
'Absolute disgrace': British cities banned from European contest
Five councils have spent the past 12 months painstakingly preparing their costly bids.
Multiple investigations into Uber hack
Britain, Italy and Netherlands have ride-hailing firm in their cross-hairs.
Ye Olde English grub
Blackmore Farm's host serves piping hot pies with lashings of history, writes Anna Leask.
Christmas tree lays waste to German town
A German truck driver left a trail of destruction while dragging a massive Christmas tree.
Greece: The best islands for . . .
There are 6000 Greek islands, some known more than others, writes Jane Jurgens.
Ireland: A stitch in Plantagenet times
A huge tapestry, 10 years in the making, tells the story of New Ross, writes Diana Plater.
Black Plague outbreak could become 'untreatable'
Fears that disease could spread to Europe, America via plane travel as Ebola did in 2014.
Manila litmus test for Ardern's diplomacy skills
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is to meet Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte in Manila.
Radioactive pollution spreads over Europe
After a possible "accident" at a nuclear facility in Russia or Kazakhstan.
Airman killed after New Year wave
New book plots history of 10 Great War memorials and their soldiers.
European whirl: Coach class
A group tour is one of the easiest ways to maximise your time and experiences.
Spain & Portugal: Tastes traditional
There is plenty to tempt tastebuds on the Iberian Peninsula, writes Frances Cook.
The Rhine: Continental drift
John Bishop takes a slow boat through the historic heart of Europe.
France: Languish in Languedoc
Village life in a less-travelled part of southern France is enchanting.
Room check: Chic&basic Ramblas
Estelle Sarney and Grant Bradley check in to Chic&basic Ramblas in Barcelona.
Electric car highway is being built in Europe
BMW, Daimler and VW have teamed up with Ford to make the highway a reality.
Basel's most exclusive address
Justine Tyerman discovers the history of a Swiss hotel that's one of of Europe's oldest.
Cruising: Catherine the great
Every day of his river cruise from Avignon to Lyon was a highlight, writes David Libeau.
Paris: Where sleeping dogs lie
The gravestones in Paris' legendary pet cemetery tell stories of eternal friendship.
Extreme skiers snatch another first
Skiers make first descent of Mt Malte Brun - a high peak near Aoraki/Mt Cook.
Watch: Pilot aborts landing at last second in stormy weather
Pilot had to abort landing after 80km/h winds bounced the plane along the runway.
Athens: The heat is off
Cooler months are a great time for a flying visit to Athens, writes Aron Heller.
Croatia: Where the blues bewitch
Enjoy island hopping and exploring old towns, writes Stephanie Holmes.