Many travellers snap pictures during their trips, but others find that slowing down to illustrate a place helps them appreciate it in a more meaningful way. Back in the 1800s, French artists
Alec Baldwin has returned to US sketch show Saturday Night Live (SNL) for the first time since his trial over a fatal shooting on the set of the film Rust was dismissed.
Happily married couples who are partial to pork products took part in a somewhat quirky 900-year-old tradition on Saturday. The Dunmow Flitch Trials, where couples have to prove in a mock courtroom
In the latest sign of a dramatic deterioration in relations, Niger’s military rulers appear increasingly determined to drive France out of any significant sector in their economy – and particularly uranium mining.
In the latest sign of a dramatic deterioration in relations, Niger’s military rulers appear increasingly determined to drive France out of any significant sector in their economy – and particularly uranium mining.
Ghana’s Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia has accepted defeat in Saturday’s election and congratulated the opposition candidate, former President John Mahama, on his victory. “The people have voted for change,” said Bawumia. The elections come
The fall of Bashar al-Assad was almost unthinkable just a week ago, when rebels started their astonishing campaign against the regime from their base in Idlib, in Syria’s north-west. This is a
The Princess of Wales has hosted her annual Christmas carol service at Westminster Abbey – the biggest event in her return to royal duties after ending her chemotherapy. It was a candle-lit,
The Prince of Wales met US President-elect Donald Trump while visiting France for the ceremonial reopening of Notre-Dame cathedral. Prince William joined other world leaders in Paris to mark the restoration of
New head coach Ruben Amorim says Manchester United are “a massive club but not a massive team” as he tries to steer them back towards the top of the English game. United
The Merseyside derby between Everton and Liverpool at Goodison Park has been postponed on safety grounds because of severe weather caused by Storm Darragh. An amber weather warning for strong winds was
Gus Atkinson took the 15th Test hat-trick by an England men’s bowler to rattle through the New Zealand tail on the second day of the second Test in Wellington. Pace bowler Atkinson
It’s been a year of lookalikes – but the lure of the “second self” goes way back to the folklore of the Irish “fetch” and the Nordic “fylgja”, and to the writings
South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol ordered the arrest of his own ruling party’s leader Han Dong-hoon when he declared martial law on Tuesday night. The arrest list also included the leader
Armed policemen and operatives of the State Security Service, SSS, have surrounded the Kano Emir’s Palace, Kofar Kudu barring entry and exit from the palace. Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II is expected to
In a statement issued in Abuja, the senators reiterated their steadfast support for Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The statement was signed by Senator Seriake Dickson (Chairman), Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe (Secretary), along
Cheltenham women’s rights groups have criticised the decision to grant a licence to a sexual entertainment venue (SEV). Earlier this month, Cheltenham Borough Council approved plans for Eroticats strip club to open
London Stansted said it could handle between 48 and 51 million passengers a year from 2040. The Essex airport said it would welcome the higher number of passengers without increasing the existing
One million trees worldwide are cut down each year to make toilet paper. Is it more sustainable to grow your own? In Meru, a town in eastern Kenya, a lush, leafy plant
French President Emmanuel Macron will address the nation on Thursday night, a day after Prime Minister Michel Barnier was ousted in a no-confidence vote. Names for a new prime minister were swirling
The boss of Japanese bank Nomura has taken a short-term pay cut after a former employee was charged with robbery of bank clients, attempted murder and arson. The worker allegedly stole money
Police in India say they have reached out for information to Elon Musk’s Starlink after they allegedly found drug smugglers using its satellite internet device to navigate Indian waters and reach the
The British partner of former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries has pleaded not guilty to charges of sex trafficking and interstate prostitution. Matthew Smith, in a tan oversized shirt and black