Tired of the usual romantic getaways? Explore cities that blend romance, culture, and value in Europe and here in the UK, perfect for a Valentine's escape.

A Ukrainian-controlled general cargo ship has been barred from European ports after failing a series of port state safety checks. The Paris Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control (Paris MOU) said the 5,100-dwt Maranta (built 2000) will not be allowed to dock for three months.

Citing a fascination with lists, the Italian designer revealed the myriad inspirations in each of the 48 unique ensembles.

Since Valentine’s Day (Feb. 14) and President’s Day (Feb. 17) bookend a long weekend this year, here are some Cupid-approved staycations for Coloradans looking for a short (but definitely sweet) getaway.

French luxury conglomerate LVMH saw its stock slide by more than 6% following the Tuesday evening reveal of its 2024 annual results.

In this first instalment of new ABC Arts series What Sparks Art, Angelica Mesiti shares the unexpected sources of inspiration behind her incredible artworks.

Tourists are not popular, and often for good reasons. But there's a way to get off -- and stay off -- of locals' blacklists.

The 2025 Rendez-Vous with French Cinema festival takes place from March 6 to March 16. The program has 23 films included, with a select few as part of Unifrance’s 10 to Watch 2025 Program, a yearly initiative honoring a new generation of directors and actors who contribute to the vitality of French creation.

Many popular tourist destinations are introducing new fees and restrictions to manage the influx of tourists. These include Dubrovnik, Amsterdam, Bali, and Venice. The changes aim to protect local communities and infrastructure from excessive strain.

Whether tempted by the temperatures of Puglia in March or Pembrokeshire’s craggy coastline, here’s some inspiration for a trip to step into spring

The Brukenthal National Museum in Sibiu will host paintings by renowned Romanian artist Adrian Ghenie from Zenoviu Haiduc’s collection for the first time in September 2025.  The paintings will be part of an event featuring major names in contemporary Romanian art.

At the age of 94, Isabella Ducrot is a rising star on the international art market. She is still making playful textiles in her Rome studio.