Verona 'City of Love' Getaway: Flights from £15
Discover Verona, Italy's iconic 'City of Love'. With flights from just £15 in early 2026, explore Juliet's Balcony, Roman arenas & medieval charm. Plan your romantic escape now.
Discover Verona, Italy's iconic 'City of Love'. With flights from just £15 in early 2026, explore Juliet's Balcony, Roman arenas & medieval charm. Plan your romantic escape now.
The birth of baby Lara in Pagliara dei Marsi highlights Italy's deepening demographic crisis, with national birth rates hitting a historic low. Can policies reverse the trend?
Japan's cabinet approves a historic ¥9tn defence budget, boosting strike-back capabilities as tensions with China escalate over Taiwan and space militarisation. Read the full analysis.
Japan is restarting its largest nuclear power plant, Kashiwazaki-Kariwa, nearly 15 years after the Fukushima disaster. Local residents and experts voice deep concerns over safety and fairness. Read the full story.
A leak of water containing radioactive tritium occurred at the decommissioned Fugen plant in Japan. Authorities confirm no external release, but worker exposure is being investigated. Get the latest updates.
Italy's competition authority fines Ryanair €256m for abusing its market power to limit online travel agency sales. The airline vows to appeal as it hits a record €31bn valuation.
A three-hour car journey with a wailing newborn led to a profound life change for one man, redefining family and the joy of Christmas. Discover the heartwarming story.
A savvy mum from Romford flew to Italy for a day, enjoying amazing pizza for less than a trip into Central London. Discover how she does it and her other budget European day trips.
A husband and wife died in a Tokyo sauna after a fire broke out and a faulty door handle trapped them inside. The emergency alarm was switched off. Read the full investigation.
Katy Perry and former Canadian PM Justin Trudeau have seemingly confirmed their romance with a series of intimate Instagram posts from Japan. Get all the details on their public debut.
Japan alleges Chinese warships directed fire-control radar at its fighter jets near disputed islands, escalating tensions. Read the full details of the confrontation.
Japan alleges a Chinese fighter jet locked its fire-control radar on Japanese F-15s in a major escalation. Read the full details of the dangerous encounter and rising tensions.
Jesse Marsch's Canada learn their 2026 World Cup group stage fate, drawn against Switzerland and Qatar, with a playoff winner to come. Full draw details and analysis.
Playwright and actor Jeremy O Harris, known for 'Emily in Paris', has been held in Japan for 18 days after customs allegedly found MDMA in his bag. Learn the details and potential consequences.
Tony-nominated playwright Jeremy O Harris detained at Okinawa airport after customs found MDMA in his bag. He remains in custody facing Japan's strict drug laws.
Italy's far-right government passes a restrictive sex education bill requiring parental consent, sparking protests. Critics argue it undermines violence prevention. Discover the clash over 'gender ideology'.
Pope Leo stresses Europe's vital role in Ukraine peace talks, suggesting Italy could mediate. Read his in-flight remarks and analysis of the diplomatic push.
Escape the crowds and discover the authentic beauty of the Italian Riviera. Our guide reveals the perfect out-of-season road trip through Liguria, from Cinque Terre to Portofino.
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi sees her slogan 'Work to Win' named the 2025 buzzword of the year. Discover the story behind this political catchphrase and its cultural impact.
Japanese singer Maki Otsuki was forced to halt her Shanghai performance amid souring Japan-China relations. Discover how cultural events are being cancelled.
A 69-year-old man fought off a bear in a public toilet in Japan, amid a record surge in bear attacks. Discover the causes and the government's response.
Italy's parliament postpones crucial legislation that would define sex without consent as rape, creating a rift in Giorgia Meloni's coalition government. Discover the implications.
Donald Trump has reportedly urged Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to 'dial down the volume' in the dispute with China over Taiwan. Discover the diplomatic implications.
Three men have been arrested after a gang attacked a couple in a Rome park, forcing the boyfriend to watch as they raped his fiancée. Police continue to search for other suspects.
A 56-year-old Italian man is under investigation for allegedly disguising himself as his deceased mother to claim her pension. Discover the shocking details of this benefit fraud case.
Explore Shinji Sōmai's 1993 film Moving, a hypnotic portrait of a 12-year-old's coming-of-age amidst her parents' separation in Japan's lost decade. Stream now.
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi fails to secure meeting with Chinese premier at G20 summit amid Taiwan dispute. Public backing rises despite diplomatic freeze. Read the full analysis.
Italy clinched the Davis Cup title for a third consecutive year, defeating Spain in the final. Berrettini and Cobolli secured victory in the singles matches. Read the full report.
Ukrainian sumo wrestler Danylo Yavhusishyn, known as Aonishiki Arata, makes history by winning his country's first elite sumo tournament in Japan. Discover his incredible journey from war-torn Ukraine to sumo stardom.
Ukrainian sumo wrestler Danylo Yavhusishyn, who fled the war, has become the first from his country to win an elite tournament in Japan. Read his inspiring story.