Ukraine crisis deepens: Russia threatens US
Kremlin issues threat of 'retaliatory measures', heightening concern of invasion.
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Interview: Megaupload's Finn Batato on the FBI dropping its case after cancer arrived.
80 years ago, the Nazis planned the 'final solution.' It took 90 minutes
New York Times: Eighty year later, the efficiency of it remains as unnerving as ever.
Tourist Taxes: Countries that will charge visitors extra in 2022
Where will you be hit with a tourist tax and why?
Elon Musk concerned about accounts sharing his travel plans
Accounts posting the CEO's travel plans aren't just incorrect, but possibly dangerous.
'If you're German, you have a terrible inheritance to face'
Alwin Meyer has dedicated his life to recording the stories of Auschwitz child survivors.
15 'overrated' destinations travellers think you should avoid
Get your bucket list out, some destinations may not make the cut.
65 children freed from abusers as part of probe
More than 430 suspects have been identified with more than 30,000 pseudonyms used.
Oh baby! Parents shocked after Berlin train speeds off with their baby
A shocking story takes a heartwarming turn thanks to the kindness of strangers.
'No progress' in talks between Russia and US over Ukraine
A top Russian diplomat pressed the US to ease a post-Cold War chill over Ukraine.
'Like he came back to me': WW2 mail received 76 years later
The unopened letter was found in a postal distribution facility in Pittsburgh.
US calls out Russian pressure on Ukraine
US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken calls manoeuvres an 'urgent challenge to peace'.
Call in the troops: German Hospitals use military for Covid-19 response
Military nurses said despite vigorous training, treating Covid-19 has been arduous.
Train Games: EU's scattergun approach threatens success of overnight rail travel
It's difficult to promote sustainable rail travel if you don't have enough actual trains.
Open a box of Continental mysteries taking Europe's lesser-known roads
Roaming off the track in an aim to illuminate some lesser-known corners of the map.
Passport Power: NZ's top 10 ranking in the world
Got one of these 10 passports? Then you're in luck according to a new study.
Editorial: Boris Johnson's Covid Christmas party hangover
OPINION: Our editorial on the British Prime Minister's serious political trouble.
2022 Travel: World's best river cruises from Europe to the Amazon
Do ocean cruises' crowds and potential big waves leave you cold? Consider river cruising.
Electrician convicted of castrating men on his kitchen table
A 67yo electrician has been jailed after castrating men, leading to one person dying.
Merkel departs, opening a new chapter for Germany and Europe
New York Times: After 16 years Merkel leaves a changed country and a polarising legacy.
Editorial: Red lines drawn over Ukraine
OPINION: Our editorial on the US attempted intervention with Russia on Ukraine.
Olaf Scholz succeeds Angela Merkel as German chancellor, opening new era
Olaf Scholz becomes Germany's ninth post-World War II chancellor today.
Can Germany's new chancellor revive the left in Europe?
New York Times: Olaf Scholz wants to win back workers who defected to the far right.
Techo goes Uesco: Berlin DJs seek World Heritage status
A group called Rave the Planet is fighting to protect Berlin's venues from gentrification.
Deal for new German chancellor clears final hurdle
Center-left leader Olaf Scholz to succeed Angela Merkel later this week.
World War II bomb explodes in Munich dropped by Allied forces
A bomb dropped during the war was detonated by accident during construction work.
Omicron keeps world on edge as variant reaches US
European Union chief says waiting for advice on the new variant feels like 'an eternity'.
'She died of thirst': IS member chained 5yo Yazidi girl in the sun
Al-Jumailly chained Yazidi girl in the sun in temperatures of over 50C.
He convinced voters he would be like Merkel. But who is Olaf Scholz?
New York Times: Can Germany's new chancellor fill the very big shoes of his predecessor?
A new era: Germany is about to meet its post-Merkel government
New York Times: For the first time in 16 years, Germany will have a centre-left govt.
Germany faces grim Covid milestone
Germany is set to mark 100,000 deaths from Covid-19 this week.
'Vaccinated, recovered or died': German health minister's sobering prediction
The nationwide tally of newly confirmed cases rose by 45,326 in the past 24 hours.
Europe braces against 'dramatic' Covid-surge
As a fourth wave of Covid-19 sweeps across Europe, severe restrictions follow.
Lockdowns return to Europe as Covid surges again
Toughest restrictions loom again, including for double jabbed – in deadly fourth wave.