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Why not take a break with the new book trend - the destination thriller? The vogue for escapist tomes set in exotic locations across the world began while we were at home during the pandemic.

BERLIN — May was a busy month for Arab diplomats. Twelve years after the Arab League suspended Syria’s membership, Syrian President Bashar Assad was officially welcomed back into the fold. As the protracted war in Yemen shows signs of winding down, Iran and Saudi Arabia appear headed towards reconciliation. Meanwhile, Egypt brokered a ceasefire between Israel and Islamic

May was a busy month for Arab diplomats. Twelve years after the Arab League suspended Syria’s membership, Syrian...

BERLIN — May was a busy month for Arab diplomats. Twelve years after the Arab League suspended Syria’s membership, Syrian President Bashar Assad was officially welcomed back into the fold. As the protracted war in Yemen shows signs of winding down, Iran and Saudi Arabia appear headed towards reconciliation. Meanwhile, Egypt brokered a ceasefire between Israel and Islamic

Renowned author Dan Brown woke up in his luxurious four-poster bed in his expensive $10 million house – and immediately he felt angry. Most people would have thought that the 48-year-old man had no reason to be angry. After all, the famous writer had a new book coming out. But that was the problem. A…

Whatever the weather, you can depend on new reads to brighten any dull day. Aine Toner has selected 12 that she recommends appearing on bookshelves or eReaders this month

Lily Lindon’s My Own Worst Enemy (Aria, out now) may be for you. Emmy Clooney is a recent drama school graduate and excels at overthinking. Emmy, when she meets fellow rising star Mae Jones, realises they’ll both always be fighting for the same parts. But Mae is not just Emmy’s casting type, but also her romantic type. Cue a competition to win the best roles — but will both act nicely?

DAVOS — Is globalisation coming back to life? That was the big question at the World Economic Forum’s (WEF’s) annual meeting in Davos, where WEF founder Klaus Schwab asked whether it is possible to have cooperation in an era of fragmentation.

BERLIN — The European Parliament elections are still a year away, but political parties across the European Union have already shifted to campaign mode. While the election will undoubtedly feature a wide range of views on climate change, immigration and religion, there is one issue that seems to unite politicians of all stripes: The war in Ukraine.

The European Parliament elections are still a year away, but political parties across the European Union have already...