Off the rails: Night train from Berlin to Brussels will stop running at the end of March
Passengers can still travel between Berlin and Brussels on an overnight train using the European Sleeper. Read More
American genetic testing firm 23andMe files for bankruptcy as orders fall
The company announced the decision late on Sunday amid concerns about the security of millions of customers’ genetic data. Read More
Seven Croatian fans arrested for Nazi salutes at France-Croatia football match in Paris
About 300 Croatian fans marched to the stadium before the game, with some singing patriotic songs, making Nazi salutes and setting off smoke bombs, domestic media reported. Read More
SAP has just become Europe’s most valuable company, dethroning Novo Nordisk
The German software company’s share price gained 40% in the past year, while Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk has gradually lost almost half of its own since last summer. Read More
Heathrow defends response after substation fire grounds flights for 18 hours
The fire’s impact raised concerns about the resilience of Britain’s energy system to accident, natural disaster or attack. Read More
Global Baku Forum 2025: Leaders address geopolitical challenges and regional security
In this episode of Focus, we attended the 12th Baku Global Forum, where over 50 world leaders and experts gathered in Azerbaijan to discuss global security, EU integration and post-conflict…
Bayer ordered to pay €1.9 billion by US court in Roundup cancer case
Pharmaceutical company Bayer took over weed killer Roundup in its acquisition of US agrochemical company Monsanto back in 2018. However, it has since been hit with thousands of cancer-related Roundup…
Hanoi’s French Quarter is an oasis of laid-back luxury in the chaotic capital
With wide boulevards and a lake, the French Quarter provides a little more breathing space than the Old Quarter. Read More
How good is ChatGPT at planning holidays? I put it to the test on a weekend trip to Tallinn
Using AI tools can significantly cut down on travel planning time and effort, but there are some drawbacks. Read More
This pretty seaside town in Sicily is offering €1 holidays – what’s the catch?
Siculiana is offering a handful of lucky travellers an all-expenses paid escape – all they have to fork out for is Sicily’s €1 tourist tax. Read More