Thana Alexa, a borders-blurring singer, made history in Croatia (and beyond) with her Grammy Award nomination

The shocking story of a teenager beaten to death by eight young rugby players has opened old wounds and shed light on class, race and gender discrimination in Argentine society. The trial opened three weeks ago but precious little light has been shone on who did what that night.

The cost of renting a home has soared, prompting tenants to seek out cheaper options that could save some thousands of pounds a year during the cost of living crisis. Some who have turned to alternatives such as housing cooperatives and homeshares are paying only a fraction of what they used to shell out.

My first trip alone was daunting, but the romance and beauty of Paris, Florence and Rome helped me conquer my fears