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Japan: Lemur sent on 'romantic trip'

Ala the lemur on a tree branch

Tokyo Zoo is sending a rare aye-aye lemur to a conservation centre in Jersey in the hope that she will find a mate.

  • 11 September 2015

Furore over 'mob family' interview

Italy's state broadcaster is under fire for an interview with relatives of an alleged mafia boss.

  • 10 September 2015

Russian families 'borrow' a granny

Pensioners are taking part in the "babushka for an hour" project to help young families.

  • 11 September 2015

Giant Lenin 'head' unearthed in Berlin

  • 10 September 2015
  • From the section Europe

Iran criminals sentenced to buy books

  • 9 September 2015

Gibberish column mocks 'insult laws'

  • 8 September 2015

Features & Analysis

Croatia's 'Bosnia bypass' goes ahead

The bridge will connect mainland Croatia to its southern peninsula, skirting Bosnia.

  • 15 July 2015

Fury at politician's migrant tweet

The leader of Italy's Five Star party deletes 'swamped' tweet after criticism.

  • 18 June 2015

Mayor's cleaning protest over litter

A Turkish mayor wants people to see how much mess they make.

  • 18 June 2015

Hillary's 'everyday pantsuit tee'

Campaign-themed products are no longer limited to bumper stickers and yard signs.

Anthony Zurcher North America reporter

The Quiet Zone

Where mobile phones are banned for 13,000 square miles

Bloodhound's belly

Titanium floor to protect supersonic car in record attempt

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Crouch, bind, set

Nigel Owens tackles the secrets of the scrum

Back off, brunch!

Does this popular meal threaten British culture?