Kyiv claims Russia launched 170 drones at Ukrainian towns and cities over night Vladimir Putin’s troops have launched over 150 deadly glide bombs at Ukraine over the last day in […]
Author: Olivia Bennett
Newly discovered 4,000-year-old settlement in Morocco rewrites history
A new archaeological discovery at Kach Kouch in Morocco challenges the long-held belief that the Maghreb (north-west Africa) was an empty land before the arrival of the Phoenicians from the […]
Naz Shah turns on Kim Leadbeater’s ‘fundamentally flawed’ assisted dying bill
A Labour MP who had originally been inclined to vote for of Kim Leadbeater assisted dying legislation has claimed that the bill now has weaker safeguards than when MPs voted […]
Watch: Tokyo crowd gathers to see cherry blossoms before full bloom
Watch live as tourists gather in Tokyo to see the Japanese capital’s cherry blossoms before full bloom. The trees, also known as sakura, mark the onset of spring in the […]
Watch live: Ukraine commemorates Bucha liberation from Russian forces three years on
Watch live as Ukrainians pay their respects in Bucha, which was liberated following Russia’s invasion three years ago. After Russian troops occupied the suburb for a month, Ukrainian soldiers returned […]
Trans people are less than 1% of the population. Trump made them a lightning rod
Donald Trump’s renewed focus on transgender issues has reignited a contentious debate, raising questions about civil rights and political strategy. During his campaign, Trump leveraged transgender access to sports and […]
Hotel overbooking: dark art of predicting ‘no-shows’ and hoping not to ‘walk’ a guest
“Any rooms available?,” I asked the friendly staff of a big four-star hotel in central Brussels on Wednesday evening. “Minus two,” replied the receptionist with a frown. “We’re overbooked.” Overbooking […]
Starmer preparing for trade war as Trump tariffs on UK ‘look inevitable’
Keir Starmer is considering retaliatory measures against the US after abandoning hopes the UK can avoid direct tariffs set to be unleashed by Donald Trump this week. The prime minister […]
New £10 charge for UK visitors as ETA travel scheme finally rolls out
The vast majority of overseas visitors to the United Kingdom must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) in advance for trips after 2 April 2025. The Home Office says it […]
Ryanair boss rails against EU law costing passengers £7 per flight
Twenty years after European air passengers’ rights legislation came into effect, airline bosses say the rules – known as EU261 – are costing €8bn per year. Meeting in Brussels, the […]