A mother and daughter in Italy died after a Christmas dinner investigators suspect was laced with rat poison. The family's flour mill had a recent rodent infestation. Read the full investigation.
A personal account of how UK food inflation is pricing families out of basics like lentils and rice. With food bank use soaring, we examine the crisis and demand government action.
While PM Giorgia Meloni basked in glory at the far-right Atreju festival, Italy faces a stark reality: soaring poverty and record emigration. We analyse the contradictions of her rule.
Italy's Mount Etna volcano erupted on Saturday, spewing lava and ash. A red aviation alert was issued, but Catania airport flights continue. Read the latest updates.
Giovanni Lopez, 47, tragically died after choking on a piece of the traditional Italian Christmas cake. Read the full story and his brother's tribute.
Discover Cesena, Emilia-Romagna's authentic, crowd-free city of books and incredible food. Get expert travel tips and find cheap flights from the UK.
Discover South Tyrol, Italy's unique winter blend of Dolomites skiing, Bolzano's city buzz, and Brunico's alpine calm. Flight and hotel deals from £170. Plan your trip.
Discover Verona, Italy's iconic 'City of Love'. With flights from just £15 in early 2026, explore Juliet's Balcony, Roman arenas & medieval charm. Plan your romantic escape now.
A food hygiene expert reveals the safest methods for reheating Christmas turkey, vegetables, and more to avoid food poisoning this Boxing Day. Follow these essential tips.
The birth of baby Lara in Pagliara dei Marsi highlights Italy's deepening demographic crisis, with national birth rates hitting a historic low. Can policies reverse the trend?
Italy's competition authority fines Ryanair €256m for abusing its market power to limit online travel agency sales. The airline vows to appeal as it hits a record €31bn valuation.
NHS website data shows a festive spike in searches for alcohol poisoning, burns, and rabies. Get essential health advice to stay safe this Christmas.
A three-hour car journey with a wailing newborn led to a profound life change for one man, redefining family and the joy of Christmas. Discover the heartwarming story.
A savvy mum from Romford flew to Italy for a day, enjoying amazing pizza for less than a trip into Central London. Discover how she does it and her other budget European day trips.
A Guardian report from Atlanta reveals starkly different experiences of food affordability under Trump's second term, from soaring pantry demand to luxury caviar bumps. Discover the economic divide on your plate.
A new study reveals the world's top food destinations. Naples takes the crown, but no UK city made the top 30. Discover the full list and the Italian dominance.
A couple's festive trip to Ko Phi Phi turned into a nightmare of illness and a stranded boat tour. Discover why it's now their fondest pre-child Christmas memory. Read their cautionary yet heartwarming tale.
Former anaesthetist Frederic Pechier, dubbed 'Doctor Death', is sentenced to at least 22 years for poisoning 12 patients in France. Read the shocking details of the case.
Former anaesthetist Frédéric Péchier sentenced to life for murdering 12 patients by contaminating IV bags. Read the shocking details of the case.
Frédéric Péchier, a former star anaesthetist in France, has been sentenced to life for intentionally poisoning 30 patients, killing 12. Read the shocking details of the decade-long case.
A woman accused of murdering two Colombian schoolgirls with poisoned chocolate raspberries was rescued from the River Thames in London. The fugitive was the subject of an Interpol Red Notice. Read the full story.
Common household rodenticides are killing native birds and animals through secondary poisoning. A major review calls for stricter controls as advocates push for a ban. Learn the risks and safer alternatives.
Market Place Food Hall has opened in London's West End with five floors of surprisingly affordable food from 16 traders. Discover the must-try dishes and why it's a game-changer for pre-theatre dining.
The UK's Food Standards Agency warns consumers with allergies to avoid Dubai-style chocolate after finding undeclared peanut and sesame. Read the full safety alert.
A former French anaesthetist is accused of fatally poisoning 12 patients to demonstrate his resuscitation skills. The trial, described as 'the trial of a lifetime', is now awaiting a verdict.
Proposed federal budget cuts to law enforcement and Medicaid could devastate Alaska's efforts to combat rising overdose fatalities, warn public health and police chiefs.
California health officials issue urgent warning to foragers after a death and severe liver damage linked to toxic death cap mushrooms. Learn the symptoms and risks.
Jesse Marsch's Canada learn their 2026 World Cup group stage fate, drawn against Switzerland and Qatar, with a playoff winner to come. Full draw details and analysis.
Health officials call for clear warnings about methanol poisoning risks in popular holiday destinations. Learn the symptoms and how to stay safe abroad.
Russia's ambassador to London rejects inquiry blaming Putin for Dawn Sturgess's death, calling it a 'staging' and warning Moscow is prepared for war 'right now'. Read the full diplomatic clash.