France: Police detain actor Gerard Depardieu for questioningPolice are reportedly questioning French cinema star Gerard Depardieu in connection with allegations of sexual misconduct while filming. It's not the first case of its kind. Depardieu says he's being unfairly targeted.
Spain's prime minister Pedro Sánchez says he'll continue in officeSpanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has decided to remain in office with "even more strength" after a period of reflection.
Media freedom ‘perilously close to breaking point’ in several EU countriesJournalists in countries including Croatia, France, Germany, Greece and Italy faced physical attacks in 2023, the report said, and in Hungary and Slovakia reporters were confronted with abuse and threats from elected politicians.
Turkey’s melting pot: a foodie break in IstanbulThe best way to understand the city is through its food, and the best guide is a Michelin-star chef who knows where to find succulent doners, crisp calamari and rich taramasalata.
Does the world want a Titanic II? This billionaire thinks so
For more than a decade, Australian billionaire Clive Palmer has been the driving force behind plans to build Titanic II — a replica of the ill-fated ship that sank in 1912 with more than 2,200 people on board.
Australians call for tougher laws on violence against women after killingsRallies have taken place across Australia in response to a wave of recent violence against women. Demonstrators want gender-based violence to be declared a national emergency and stricter laws put in place to stop it.
He visited Italy for the first time and bought a house within 24 hoursA house purchase is often one of the trickiest life experiences to negotiate, requiring huge deliberations on location before spending weeks searching for the right property. Finding somewhere in another country is even more fraught with difficult decisions. Unless, of course, you’re Paul Millet.
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