The 11 Eurovision contestants from Northern Ireland and where they are now

The Eurovision Song Contest has always had a bit of magic to it, and for many of us, it has become a yearly tradition. But beyond the camp performances, there is a history of showcasing talent from across Europe on the stage and artists from Northern …

The US Won’t Follow Europe Off a ‘Green’ Cliff

Many Americans, unlike Europeans, have had more than enough of the current avant-garde twisting of intellectualism that’s produced pregnant men, erased borders, and a 101 genders. They’ve turned their backs on an entire panoply of collective cultural …

Our pick of Europe’s most glorious beaches (and how to see them)

It’s difficult to pinpoint something quite so subjective as “best beach”. Would your ideal iteration be sandy, pebbly, built-up, child-friendly or almost entirely footprint-free? Are shade or snorkelling key requirements, or do you need a soundtrack and …

Weather tracker: dry spring in northern Europe sets off drought warnings

North-west Europe has been experiencing an unusually dry spring. Belgium, in particular, has had four times less rain than it would typically expect, according to data from the Uccle measuring station, stoking fears that this will be the driest spring in …

We live in Britain's 'valley of strangers': Inside Muslim-majority northern town where locals say there is 'no point ...

Tariq Hussain admits he knew nothing about Keir Starmer's plans to get tough on immigration, mainly because he's been preoccupied with more pressing concerns lately. His day job selling traditional Asian female clothes takes up a lot of his time …

Early drought and wildfire warnings for Northern Europe

Early drought and wildfire warnings for Northern Europe

A drier and warmer start to spring has led to "unusual" wildfires in the UK, and a risk of drought across north western Europe, the continent’s climate service has warned. Most of the region which also encompasses the Netherlands, Belgium and …

Council of Europe accuses Israel of deliberate starvation in Gaza

Palestinians wait to receive food cooked by a charity kitchen, in Jabalia, in the northern Gaza Strip, May 14, 2025. MAHMOUD ISSA / REUTERS The Council of Europe on Friday, May 16, said Gaza was suffering from a "deliberate starvation," and …

Psychic reveals the best place to visit in Europe according to your star sign

A renowned psychic has predicted which destinations will bring luck this year (Image: Getty) Renowned celebrity psychic and astrologer Inbaal Honigman has predicted which European holiday spots will bring the most luck for every star sign this summer. By …

Europe’s Most Beautiful Beaches, The World’s Most Powerful Passports And Other Travel News

.getty Looking for a new beach getaway this summer? Europe’s Best Destinations recently released its annual list of the most beautiful beaches in Europe for 2025. Based on the votes of thousands of global travelers, Port Glarokavos Lagoon Beach in Northern …