This week's round-up of offbeat stories from around the world.

European leaders strategise on Ukraine as Trump's return raises concerns.

Of course Santa Claus’ snowy home makes the perfect Christmas setting

Hotel Byblos has attracted the biggest names in showbiz for decades.

Membership is hoped to boost the UK's flagging economy by up to $4.4 billion a year.

All those killed reportedly received 'precise shots to the head'.

Does this prove that the Northern Hemisphere does Christmas better?

The Reverend had to apologise after parents complained about his ‘disgusting’ comments.

Kayaker Ryan Borgwardt returns to US, charged with faking his own death to escape family.

Abbie Humphries was just 3-hours-old when she was taken by a woman posing as a nurse.

I’ve had the privilege of dining in some phenomenal places but nothing compares to this.

Countries rich and poor were hammered by disasters this year.

She's the first British chancellor to attend a Eurogroup meeting since the UK left.

Eurostar ticket prices do not correlate with higher service quality, study says.

From ashes in 2019 to a stunning restoration.

Rare red alert for high winds issued for parts of Wales, southwest England.

Americans go all out for the festive season.

Calling all Harry Potter fans for a magical train journey in Scotland.

Everyone beelines to Marrakech, but never the cool capital.

From Queenstown to New York: Four travel deals you don't want to miss out on.

Including the German teacher, the cleaner and ‘Russia’s most flexible woman’.

President says Ukraine could cede land temporarily for protection of a 'Nato umbrella'.

Black Friday isn’t just for deals on gadgets and clothes - snag a travel bargain today.

Nato's new chief Mark Rutte aims to boost European defence spending to 2.5% GDP.

Forget St Moritz, these budget-friendly ski spots won’t break the bank.

And how international media are framing the Treaty Principles Bill debate.