Storm Goretti Hits Europe: Heavy Snow and 210kph Winds
Storm Goretti causes major disruption across northern Europe with record winds and heavy snowfall. Hundreds of thousands lose power, travel is halted, and schools close. Read the latest updates.
Storm Goretti causes major disruption across northern Europe with record winds and heavy snowfall. Hundreds of thousands lose power, travel is halted, and schools close. Read the latest updates.
Crystal Palace will be without star striker Jean-Philippe Mateta for their FA Cup third-round match at Macclesfield due to a knee problem. Get the latest team news and injury update.
A visual roundup of Friday's global events: Rome tackles over-tourism, storms hit Europe, Gaza mourns, and Melbourne swelters. See the day's most powerful images.
Germany striker Lea Schüller joins Manchester United Women, bringing a prolific goal record. Discover what the 28-year-old forward will bring to the WSL side.
Berlin's mayor faces mounting pressure to resign after playing tennis during a major sabotage-induced power cut affecting 45,000 homes. Discover the full 'Tennis-Gate' scandal.
Tottenham Hotspur announces the death of legendary striker Martin Chivers, aged 80. The club's all-time great scored 174 goals in 367 games. Read the full tribute.
Tottenham Hotspur and England football legend Martin Chivers has passed away at the age of 80. The club pays tribute to a true great. Read more.
Antoine Semenyo's £65m move to Manchester City seems normal in England, but would be a record fee in most leagues. We analyse the Premier League's distorted transfer market and the striker bubble of 2025.
A New Year's Eve celebration in Germany turned to disaster after 10 people drank a corrosive cleaning liquid. One woman is in a coma. Police are investigating.
West Ham United have reportedly reached a full agreement to sign Gil Vicente striker Pablo for €23m. The 21-year-old is set for a medical in London as the Hammers battle Premier League relegation.
West Ham United are readying an offer for Wolves' £40m-rated striker Jørgen Strand Larsen as manager Nuno Espírito Santo seeks crucial attacking reinforcements in the January transfer window.
Chelsea are ready to compete with Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest for the signature of Bologna's £35m-rated Argentine striker Santiago Castro in the January transfer window.
The Munich Security Conference has reversed its policy and invited MPs from Germany's far-right AfD to its 2026 gathering, following criticism from US Vice-President JD Vance. Read the full story.
An in-depth analysis of the five pivotal factors fuelling the electoral success of Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. Understand the political shift reshaping Europe's powerhouse.
A chance encounter at a Cologne gay club in 2014 led to a surreal morning after on a rural llama farm, highlighting the priceless value of non-judgmental friends. Read the full story.
Heba Muraisi, on hunger strike for 57 days, is now struggling to speak and in critical health. She is among eight protesters demanding bail and a fair trial. Read the latest updates.
Facing a new era of threats, Germany's Bundeswehr launches its biggest recruitment drive in decades, aiming to add 80,000 troops. New rules require young men to declare service readiness.
European nations, including Sweden and Germany, are redirecting aid to Ukraine and defence, causing severe cuts to health and hunger programmes in vulnerable African countries like Mozambique. Read the full analysis.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz's bold plan to use frozen Russian assets for Ukraine was rejected by the EU. Despite the setback, his drive to position Berlin as a geopolitical hub shows no sign of slowing. Discover the implications for Europe.
The UK government believes a new German law criminalising migrant smuggling facilitation will disrupt gangs storing boats in Germany. Read how this cross-border cooperation aims to secure UK borders.
István Szabó's 1981 masterpiece 'Mephisto', a searing study of artistic compromise under the Nazis, is restored and rereleased. The director discusses its chilling modern relevance.
Meet Panya, the adorable pygmy hippo calf captivating the internet from Duisburg Zoo. Discover how this tiny animal's fame echoes past viral stars and the bittersweet reality of animal celebrity.
A far-right AfD politician faces prosecution for allegedly performing a banned Hitler salute at Germany's parliament. Read the full details of the case and its legal implications.
Germany's parliament votes to reintroduce voluntary military service for 18-year-olds, sparking widespread youth protests. Discover why Gen Z is resisting and the geopolitical pressures behind the move.
Germany manager Thomas Tuchel navigated a bizarre and dramatic 2026 World Cup draw in Zurich, where technical glitches and 'cringe' moments overshadowed the football. Discover the full story of the groups and the fallout.
Germany's parliament has approved a new law reintroducing voluntary military service, with powers for needs-based conscription. The move aims to expand the Bundeswehr to 260,000 soldiers by 2035.
Germany has approved a voluntary conscription model, sending forms to young men from January 2025. This move aims to bolster its military amid rising European security concerns. Read the full analysis.
Direct high-speed rail services from London to Cologne and Frankfurt are being explored, cutting journey times. Plans for Berlin are on hold due to commercial viability. Read the latest.
King Charles III and German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier united at a Windsor state banquet, pledging UK-German cooperation to strengthen Europe against Russian aggression. Read the full story.
King Charles and German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier pledged to bolster European security against Russia at a historic state banquet in Windsor. The first German state visit in 27 years also saw a £20m EV deal announced.