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Rail journey offers a slower route to a Berlin city break
Taking the train offers time for relaxed chatter, while contrasting interests provide an enriching experience in the city Standing among the stalls of Mauerpark flea market while bickering about my terrible taste in music, it occurred to me that this trip to Berlin with my baby-boomer companion might not have been such a brilliant idea. Steve, one of my best friends – and with whom I have a 35-year age gap – looked aghast when I showed him that I had parted with €5 for a Wombles LP.
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Energy bill plan could use HMRC income data to target support
Future support could be funded by those 'most able to pay', Government documents suggest Energy firms could get access to HMRC income data to support decide which households receive cheaper bills – and which could end up paying more under new legislation. The plans are part of the Energy Independence Bill, which was introduced to Parliament last week.
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Romanian court overturns EU travel approval for influencer Andrew Tate
Controversial influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan have to remain within Romania while awaiting trial over human trafficking and rape charges, a Bucharest court ruled on Tuesday.
Judge in much-delayed Young Thug trial must step down
The protracted criminal trial of rap star Young Thug has been anything but predictable, and now the judge must step down.
Families buried, livelihoods lost as Afghan storm toll hits 47
The death toll from heavy rains in eastern Afghanistan climbed to 47 on Tuesday, as victims recounted how the tempest demolished entire homes and buried families alive.
Body of former Burundian president Buyoya repatriated from Mali
The body of Burundi's former president Pierre Buyoya was repatriated to his home country on Tuesday, more than three years after he was buried thousands of kilometres (miles) away in Mali.
Paris airport staff call off pre-Olympics strike
Paris airport workers have called off a strike that would have disrupted travel just ahead of the Olympic Games after reaching a deal on bonuses, labour and management said Tuesday.
Equities mixed on flat retail sales, IMF inflation warning
Global stock markets fluctuated Tuesday on rising expectations that Donald Trump will return to the White House against a backdrop of flat US retail sales and an IMF inflation warning.
IMF maintains 2024 global growth forecast, warns of inflation risk
The IMF held global growth expectations for 2024 steady in a report Tuesday even as it cut forecasts for the United States and Japan, while warning of inflation risks and trade tensions ahead.
Poisoned by arsenic, and with no way out, Peruvians live in fear
Sayuri Moreno found out while pregnant that her body was contaminated with arsenic, but could not afford doctors' advice to avoid breastfeeding and leave her home in a mining area in northern Peru.
'Call My Agent' writer drafted for Paris Olympics role
The acclaimed writer of French TV series "Call My Agent" has been working on the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics along with best-selling author Leila Slimani, they announced in an interview published Tuesday.
French rugby sets 'zero tolerance' policy after horror tour to Argentina
Florian Grill, the president of the French Rugby Federation (FFR), declared on Tuesday that the sport would impose a "zero tolerance" policy towards anti-social behaviour from players.
Gibraltar fury at Spain team's 'offensive' Euro victory chants
Gibraltar on Tuesday expressed fury over the "offensive" and "discriminatory" chants by several Spain players during the mass celebrations in Madrid after their Euro 2024 victory over England.
Gareth Southgate resignation: Principal reactions
Gareth Southgate resigned on Tuesday as England manager two days after a second successive Euros final loss.
Serbia greenlights disputed lithium mining project
Serbia's government on Tuesday said operations can restart at a disputed lithium mining project, days after a top court ruling overturned a 2022 cancellation of its permits.
Kenyan court orders suspected serial killer to be held for 30 days
A Kenyan court on Tuesday ordered a man who police said has confessed to murdering and dismembering 42 women to be detained for 30 days while the investigation continues.
US retail sales flat in June as consumption cools
Retail sales in the United States slipped less than analysts anticipated in June on a weaker performance in the auto and gas segments, government data showed Tuesday.
Gareth Southgate: England's nearly man
Gareth Southgate leaves his job as the second most successful England manager in history but with a string of agonising near-misses to his name.
UK judge asks prosecutors to consider charges in bitcoin inventor case
A UK judge said Tuesday he will ask prosecutors to consider perjury and forgery charges against an Australian computer scientist who falsely claimed to be "Satoshi Nakamoto", the pseudonym used by the creator of the cryptocurrency bitcoin.
Mbappe says dream has come true at Real Madrid unveiling
French superstar Kylian Mbappe was officially unveiled as a Real Madrid player on Tuesday, telling 80,000 fans "my dream has come true".
French PM to take caretaker role in deadlocked France
President Emmanuel Macron will accept the resignation of the French government on Tuesday, but ask Prime Minister Gabriel Attal to head up a caretaker administration for now, cabinet sources told AFP.
Ito credits 'Japanese mentality' after Bayern move
New Bayern Munich defender Hiroki Ito on Tuesday credited his "typical Japanese mentality" as he begins the "hard work" of helping the German giants get back on track after a disappointing season.
Paris mayor to swim in Seine ahead of Olympics
The mayor of the French capital Anne Hidalgo is set to take a long-awaited dip in the Seine on Wednesday to demonstrate the river is clean enough to host the outdoor swimming events at the Paris Olympics, her office said.
'I will give my all,' says Mbappe at Real Madrid unveiling
French superstar Kylian Mbappe was officially unveiled as a Real Madrid player in Madrid on Tuesday.
EU parliament re-elects speaker in first vote on top jobs
The European Parliament overwhelmingly re-elected Maltese conservative Roberta Metsola as speaker on Tuesday, in the first crunch vote on the EU's top jobs after elections in June.
'Class act' Southgate quits as England manager after Euro disappointment
Gareth Southgate resigned as England manager on Tuesday, two days after they lost to Spain in the Euro 2024 final, with Prince William describing him as an "all-round class act".
Kenyan police fire tear gas in Nairobi as anti-govt rallies kick off
Police fired tear gas at dozens of demonstrators in Kenya's capital Nairobi on Tuesday, as scattered rallies across the country called for embattled President William Ruto to step down.
Moerat to debut as Springboks captain against Portugal
South Africa will be captained by Stormers lock Salmaan Moerat for the first time when a much-changed team plays Portugal in Bloemfontein on Saturday in a one-off Test.
Equities mixed as odds grow on Trump presidency
Stock markets fluctuated Tuesday as rising expectations that Donald Trump will return to the White House played up against expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut US interest rates at least once this year.
Welsh leader resigns after just four months
Wales's First Minister Vaughan Gething announced on Tuesday that he would step down after just four months in the job, dealing a blow to the UK's new Labour government.
Southgate quits as England manager
Gareth Southgate said on Tuesday he was resigning as England manager, two days after they lost to Spain in the Euro 2024 final.
German football adopts Euro 2024 referee rule
A rule that only a team captain can talk to referees, introduced at Euro 2024, will be applied to all levels of German football, the German FA (DFB) announced Tuesday.
French PM poised to take caretaker role in deadlocked France
French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal was set to resign but stay on as head of a caretaker government Tuesday, officials said, with no replacement in sight as divided parliamentary groups succumb to infighting.
Stuttgart sign striker Demirovic from Augsburg
Bundesliga side Stuttgart on Tuesday announced the signing of striker Ermedin Demirovic from Augsburg until 2028 ahead of their return to the Champions League this season.