10 of the best European cities for art nouveau

Art nouveau swept across Europe around the turn of the 20th century and was embraced by architects, graphic and interior designers and artists. Here are the best cities in Europe to get a flavour of its most impressive buildings

Self-driving cars are coming, and the technology promises to save lives

Car crashes could be a thing of the past if car makers deliver on their promise to roll out autonomous cars over the next five years. But researchers are still questioning what this accident-free future might look like

1 Undershaft, the tallest skyscraper in the City of London, revealed

Architect Eric Parry unveils plans for tallest skyscraper in the City – but the orgy of billion-pound towers doesn’t stop there

‘It’s an insult’: Chinese property developers race to the top of London’s skyline

Giant luxury towers (with their own karaoke rooms) to spring up around the city as eastern investors look to Britain. But residents fear deals will force them out

Costa’s last stand: climate change could see tourists swap the Med for the Baltics

Drought and forest fires could mean Mediterranean resorts losing out to cooler climes and holidaymakers travelling outside peak season, EU report predicts

Burglary is a crime that is preventable, but only if the home is secure

On May 4, 2015, Brian Pantoja entered a victim’s home in Chandler, Arizona. He casually went through the items in her bedroom before leaving with some of her most valued possessions. The homeowner was devastated, not only because precious items were stolen, but also because her privacy was violated. Pantoja may have gotten away with it … Read more