France’s Riots Were Fueled by an ‘Ultra Left’ Faction That Lives Off-the-Grid French police describe the ultra left as a loose collection of activists with a range of causes, including radical environmentalists, self-styled antifascists and anti-Israel militants. They are united by a willingness to use violence—or at least condone it—against the authority of the state.
As tiger mosquitoes spread, Europe races to stop tropical diseasesMosquitoes that were associated with tropical regions are now established in several European countries and are moving north. Health authorities are rushing to ensure that the diseases they spread — such as dengue, chikungunya and Zika — don’t catch up with them. And citizens have an important role.
US midterms voters said: enough is enough. Is this the beginning of the end for Trump?With Democrats in power, Trump may be under siege and lose his dominance over the Republican party – but his id will relish the prospect of fighting.
EU says Montenegro on track to become bloc's next member state by 2028Brussels says Montenegro is likely to become the EU's 28th member state, followed by Albania and Moldova. It said Ukraine needed to speed up reforms and offered fresh hope to Serbia following elections last month.
Trump is still your president,' White House says after Democrats sweep to resounding midterms winIn Senate races, Democrats picked up a string of victories in Republican strongholds including Texas, South Carolina and Kansas - we're yet to hear results in Alaska and Mississippi.
Bomb threats disrupt flights across Europe, no explosive devices foundAt least seven flights and an Israel-bound cruise ship receive threats, but officials say searches found no explosives.
Nina Danilova: My favorite thrift and vintage stores in Florence, Italy’s premiere city of fashionThe first city one would perhaps name when thinking of Italian fashion today is Milan; however, it’s Florence that has been driving Italian style for centuries.
Thom Harding: My favorite kindercafés and family friendly restaurants in Vienna when it’s too cold for the parkDuring the next few months, I hope to use my position as a new father to lift the lid on the huge amount of events, locales and happenings arranged by the city of Vienna for families.
Dispatches’ list of the best of Amsterdam’s 2nd hand/vintage shoppingThrift shopping and vintage are starting to crowd out the High Street chains as a new generation of thrifty young shoppers want to do well while doing good. Even the fashion mags have noticed the trend.
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