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Holiday photos taken 15 years apart reveal devastating loss: ‘It made me cry’

How the Rhône glacier retreated over 15 years (Picture: Duncan Porter) A tourist who returned to a Swiss glacier with his wife to recreate a treasured photo from 15 years ago was devastated by what he...

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Couple sign up for double suicide pod instead of waiting for NHS treatment

Christine and Peter Scott are planning to die together in the Sarco suicide pod after 46 years of marriage (Picture: Mail on Sunday/Reuters) Two pensioners have decided to end their lives together in...

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The eight-word message users will hear in suicide pod

A ‘suicide pod’ known as ‘The Sarco’ is seen in Rotterdam, The Netherlands (Picture: AP) The final eight-word message people hear before they use a suicide pod has been revealed. The capsule, made by...

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New twist in case of first person to use suicide pod dubbed ‘Tesla of...

A ‘suicide pod’ known as ‘The Sarco’ is seen in Rotterdam, The Netherlands (Picture: AP) The first person to use a suicide pod in Switzerland was found with strangulation marks on her neck, it has...

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New high-speed hyperloop test claims to change the future of travel

To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Up Next Previous Page Next Page The world’s longest hyperloop test has revealed what...

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Worshippers can now speak to an AI Jesus listening in a confession booth

Jesus has made a return in one country (Credits: Melanie Daller/AI-generated image, HSLU graphic) Jesus has made a return in one European country – in AI form. Dubbed ‘God in a machine’, worshippers...

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The European holiday spots giving freebies for travelling by train

Tourists can reap the benefits of travelling by rail in 2025 (Picture: Shutterstock) Train travel is having a renaissance, and tourists can now enjoy perks such as free spas and £50 off hotel rooms...

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The most beautiful European train routes to travel in 2025

Europe is home to some of the world’s most scenic rail journeys (Picture: Getty) From towering mountains to golden shores, Europe’s diverse landscape is perfect for exploring by rail. And tourists are...

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Another European destination could be introducing a tourist fee

It’s not hard to see why so many people want to visit (Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Another day, and another destination looks set to be following in the footsteps of Venice, and introducing a...

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Body of missing British kayaker found in lake after he was sucked out of craft

Caption: Body of missing British kayaker Bren Orton, 29, is found in Swiss lake The body of a British extreme kayaker has been found after going missing in Switzerland two weeks ago. Bren Orton was...

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Moment 110-year-old bridge is accidentally blown up in awkward fiasco

To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Up Next Previous Page Next Page An historic bridge in a scenic part of Switzerland has...

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UK’s richest family convicted of exploiting servants

The group were accused of trafficking servants (Picture: AFP) Four members of the wealthy Hinduja family have been sentenced to four years in prison for exploiting vulnerable domestic workers. The...

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Three missing after huge landslide crashes down on Swiss Alps village

A massive landslide has badly damaged a village in the Swiss Alps (Picture: AP) Three people have been reported missing after a terrifying landslide ploughed into a village in Switzerland. Brutal...

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Burnt out by London life, this Alpine getaway felt like stepping back in time

Italy is a feast for the eyes but extra ‘experiences’ can give authentic memories you’ll savour (Picture: Getty) Out of the kitchen window I can see the crystal-clear water of Lake Maggiore sparkling...

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Holiday photos taken 15 years apart reveal devastating loss: ‘It made me cry’

How the Rhône glacier retreated over 15 years (Picture: Duncan Porter) A tourist who returned to a Swiss glacier with his wife to recreate a treasured photo from 15 years ago was devastated by what he...

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Where is cannabis legal around the world and where can you only use it for...

Campaigners have been pushing for wider legalisation in many countries (Picture: Getty) More than 147,000,000 around the world use cannabis, making it one of the most popular and readily available...

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Miss Switzerland finalist’s horrific death reignites debate on global...

Kristina Joksimovic was a model and mother of two (Picture: Instagram/catwalkcoach) The ‘sadistic’ murder of a former Miss Switzerland finalist has reignited debate around the apparently failing...

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The eight-word message users will hear in suicide pod

A ‘suicide pod’ known as ‘The Sarco’ is seen in Rotterdam, The Netherlands (Picture: AP) The final eight-word message people hear before they use a suicide pod has been revealed. The capsule, made by...

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The luxurious European city with free public transport for tourists

Tourists don’t have to worry about extortionate transport costs (Credits: Getty Images) Switzerland is renowned for its breathtaking mountains, pristine lakes and beautiful cities. But, it’s also one...

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My wife and son were told they were going to die – one chose assisted dying,...

Brian, his wife Maggie, and son Max (Picture: Brian Sacks) When my children and I accompanied my wife to Switzerland for an assisted death, little did we know that just a few short years later, my son...

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