Kremlin ordered brazen killing in Berlin park, German court finds
He was travelling on a false passport in the name of Vadim Sokolov, but an investigation by the Bellingcat website found he was really Vadim Krasikov. The…
Ghislaine Maxwell ‘unlikely’ to testify in her defence as she is ‘too fragile’, family spokesman says
Her legal team has not publicly detailed their defense, but they have suggested in court filings that they wanted to present an expert on false memory in…
Diplomats make hasty exit from China after ‘intimidation’
Lithuania’s diplomatic delegation to China hastily left the country on Wednesday over security fears, according to diplomatic sources, with the embassy disappearing entirely from local online maps….
Tesla Model 3 cars suspended by leading Paris taxi firm after fatal crash
One of Paris’ biggest taxi companies has suspended the use of Tesla Model 3 cars in its fleet after a fatal accident involving one of the vehicles…
Four-year-old boy lands parents with £600 bill after ordering ice cream on father’s phone
The young man’s order arrived at Newtown Fire Station in Sydney, where his father works as a fireman. Those on duty at the time happily accepted the…
Flamboyant Italian entrepreneur hopes to rekindle spirit of Rome’s ‘la dolce vita’ heyday
Via Veneto was once a byword for glamour and sophistication at a time when the Italian film industry was so vibrant that Rome was nicknamed Hollywood on…
Nasa probe becomes first to ‘touch the sun’
At one point it stayed inside the corona for five hours, travelling at 62 miles (100 km) per second. Nasa said the corona turned out to be…
France puts over-65s without Covid booster vaccines back in de facto lockdown
The booster is seen as a crucial tool in defeating the omicron variant, which experts believe spreads faster than previous Covid variants and could become dominant in…
Eight countries you can still visit if you’re not vaccinated
Cyprus Unvaccinated Britons must undergo a PCR test within 72 hours prior to departure and provide proof of a negative result. They must then undergo another PCR…
The bloody history of North Shropshire’s by-election battleground
This Iron Age settlement, first occupied up to 3,000 years ago, is one of the biggest and best preserved in the country, second only to Maiden Castle…
The 12-15 Covid Pass is too late to save family ski holidays
Those hoping to make the most of the fantastic start-of-season snow conditions who aren’t double jabbed must test negative every 24 hours or have proof of recovery….
What not to do when handing back a holiday rental car
Gill Charlton has been fighting for Telegraph readers and solving their travel problems for more than 30 years, winning refunds, righting wrongs and suggesting solutions. She takes…
The best UK houses to book for New Year’s Eve
Last year’s New Year’s festivities may have been a little muted, but why not make up for it by ringing in 2022 in style? As we edge…
For Africa, the red list has already done incalculable damage
The fact the UK government chose to red-list only African countries – even though the omicron variant is probably more prevalent in London than Lesotho – has…
Inside this year’s Icehotel, and how to book a break
How to book a break A three-night break at Icehotel #32 is available from £359 per person, based on two sharing. You’ll get two nights in a…
The disappearing Spider-Man: what happened to Tobey Maguire?
Compare his flimsy post-Spidey filmography with that of Andrew Garfield, who, since peeling off his webbed jumpsuit following 2014’s The Amazing Spider-Man 2, has gone on to…
Jason Watkins: ‘Losing a child doesn’t get easier over time’
The first time Jason Watkins was nominated for a major acting award was back in 2001. It was for his performance in Goldoni’s 18th-century comedy A Servant…
What’s on TV tonight: Portrait Artist of the Year, Christmas At Castle Howard, and more
Wednesday December 15 Portrait Artist of the Year 2021Sky Arts, 8pm & 9pmIt has been a competition overbrimming with talent this year, proof if any were needed…
Revealed: the success of every single school in getting pupils into Oxford and Cambridge
Choosing which school to send your children to is one of the most important decisions a parent will make. Some families will prioritise looking at which extra-curricular…
Bring It On, review: this Lin-Manuel Miranda musical doesn’t dazzle like Hamilton, but the routines are great
At the time Lin-Manuel Miranda was working on Hamilton, he was also co-writing the hip hoppy score and lyrics to this 2011 Broadway musical based on the…
Asking older workers ‘when do you plan to retire?’ is age discrimination, rules tribunal
Asking elderly workers when they plan to retire is age discrimination, a tribunal has ruled. A judge found that someone in their 30s would not be asked…
Spider-Man: No Way Home, review: superhero universes collide, with a pixelated thud
To the reader who prefers their film reviews to say nothing about the actual film at hand, here is your apparently necessary warning: click away now. Because…
Bridget Christie: Who Am I?, review: a sly, sparkling celebration of the menopause
While a half century is a cause for celebration in cricket, it can prove rather less so in life. Just ask Bridget Christie, the 2013 Edinburgh Comedy…
Ursid meteor shower 2021: how to watch the peak and other key UK dates
Many of us have marked our calendars for December 22 and 23 in the hope of catching a glimpse of the Ursid meteor shower as it reaches its peak anytime…
A Fight Against, review: a subtle study of the nature of violence
Under the late Elyse Dodgson, the Royal Court’s upstairs space was for years a hothouse of international talent, showcasing plays from all corners of the world, many…