Alexander Katiraie
Toss a Coin in the Trevi Fountain? That’ll Be 2 Euros, Wish Not Included
Starting on Feb. 1, Rome will charge tourists a fee to go down into the basin of the famed 18th-century fountain. Not every one is happy (except Romans, who won’t have to pay).
Published: December 19, 2025, 9:22 pm
To Secure Money for Ukraine, Europe Had to Resort to a Messy Compromise
The European Union came up with an 11th-hour deal to help Ukraine, but the solution raised questions about the bloc’s decisiveness.
Published: December 19, 2025, 8:37 pm
He Smeared Dog Feces on a Critic. Now, He’s Back in the Spotlight.
Two years after the assault, Marco Goecke is staging a nontraditional “Nutcracker.” Ballet Basel hopes the focus will stay on his choreography.
Published: December 19, 2025, 9:37 pm
With New E.U. Loan, Ukraine Avoids Budget Crunch and Can Plan War Effort
The loan will cover two-thirds of the country’s financial needs for the next two years. It also bolsters Ukraine’s position in ongoing peace talks.
Published: December 20, 2025, 4:50 am
‘Emily in Paris’ Makes Its Mark on a Fashion Capital and More News
“Emily in Paris” may have moved to Rome, but a prestigious award and a new book show the series has left a stylish mark on the City of Light. Plus, a fashion innovator on A.I.
Published: December 19, 2025, 10:02 am
Germany’s Christmas Markets Are Now Ringed With Security Barriers
To prevent ramming attacks at Christmas markets, German officials have installed concrete blocks, chain barriers and, in one case, metal bollards removed by a hand-cranked crane.
Published: December 19, 2025, 10:02 am
After the Louvre Heist, Museums Look for Lessons to Help Stop Thieves
Museums and the consultants who advise them have been busy reviewing their own precautions in the aftermath of the brazen daylight break-in at the Louvre.
Published: December 19, 2025, 10:00 am
How a Reddit Post Helped the Police Identify a Suspect in the Brown University Shooting
A Reddit user provided information that helped identify Claudio Manuel Neves Valente as the suspect not only in the campus shooting but also in the murder of an M.I.T. professor.
Published: December 20, 2025, 1:00 am
Britain Is Preparing for Attacks on Its Soil. Critics Say It Must Move Faster.
As military officials sound the alarm over Russian hybrid attacks, the chair of Parliament’s defense committee said the government’s progress on ramping up home defense was “glacial.”
Published: December 19, 2025, 5:01 am
Putin Offers to Suspend Deep Strikes During Potential Ukraine Vote
But President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia, speaking at an annual news conference, showed little sign of backing down from his goals in the war on Ukraine.
Published: December 19, 2025, 6:24 pm
Zelensky Appeals to E.U. Leaders for Frozen Russian Funds to Fight War
President Volodymyr Zelensky said in Brussels, where the leaders had gathered, that without the money, his country would have to reduce its drone production significantly.
Published: December 19, 2025, 11:38 am
BP Names New Boss After Its C.E.O. Steps Down
Meg O’Neill of Australia’s Woodside Energy will lead the British energy giant, replacing Murray Auchincloss, who will exit after less than two years in the role.
Published: December 19, 2025, 10:41 am
Europe to Lend $105 Billion to Ukraine, Without Touching Russian Funds
European Union officials wanted to use Russia’s frozen assets to back a major loan to Ukraine. Facing opposition in their own camp, they settled on another way.
Published: December 19, 2025, 2:41 pm
Hans van Manen, Celebrated Dutch Choreographer, Is Dead at 93
He rose from poverty to become one of the Netherlands’ most revered dance makers, creating more than 150 works in a career spanning eight decades.
Published: December 19, 2025, 4:24 pm
Sir Cliff Richard finally sells sprawling Barbados summer home after eight years on the market - but is forced to take a £1million hit
The sprawling pad was originally listed for £6.8million in 2017 and was even put up for grabs as an £3,000-per-night Airbnbretreat after it failed to sell.
Published: December 19, 2025, 11:06 am
I rejected my ex-boyfriend at the airport. Ten years later I was dealt a devastating twist no one saw coming
A New Zealand woman has left everyone in disbelief after sharing a heartbreaking bombshell - 10 years after turning down the man she now believes was 'The One'.
Published: December 19, 2025, 4:28 am
Revealed: The destinations where tourists feel happiest
G Adventures' Happiness List 2026 identified the 10 different experiences and locations that fill travellers with happiness.
Published: December 19, 2025, 2:18 am
Female darts star Beau Graves, 21, almost causes HUGE upset at World Championship - as opponent Daryl Gurney says: 'She's got some cojones'
Female darts star Beau Greaves almost caused an almighty upset against Daryl Gurney at Alexandra Palace on Friday night.
Published: December 19, 2025, 10:40 pm