Russell Brand found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assaultThe comedian and actor, 51, has been remanded in custody and will be sentenced on Monday
Italian chef fired after refusing to put pineapple on pizzaAn Italian chef sacked from a Brisbane restaurant had refused to put pineapple on a pizza because it was an "insult to his culture".
Canada in the EU Sounds Crazy. Is It?The European Union needs new momentum. Canada needs a reliable partner. It would be a stretch for the EU to expand across the Atlantic, but doing so would be beneficial for both Europe and Canada.
Elsinore to The Hunger Games: 12 of the best films to watch in NovemberFrom an awards-tipped role for Andrew Scott to another Hunger Games prequel, here are the films to watch at the cinema and stream at home this month.
Bomb threats hit multiple flights in Europe for a second time in a weekBomb threats forced the diversion of at least a dozen flights across Europe on Thursday, the latest in a string of incidents disrupting airspace. Several authorities have already said no devices have been found.
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.
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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