For generations, this teardrop-shaped isle has been known as a cool summer escape for Greek families from the mainland. This summer, as Greece endured deadly heatwaves, tourists and locals alike have been looking for relief. Yet, one Cycladic island has long been known as something of a breezy oasis where mainlanders have long fled to escape the […]
French film legend Alain Delon has died at the age of 88. The actor was a star of the golden era of French cinema, known for his tough-guy persona on screen in hits including The Samurai and Borsalino. “He passed away peacefully in his home in Douchy, surrounded by his three children and his family,”
The microloans pioneer is known as a ‘banker to the poor’ Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus has been chosen to lead Bangladesh’s interim government after the country’s former prime minister Sheik Hasina resigned and fled the country following weeks of violent unrest. A well-known critic of Ms Hasina, Mr Yunus called the day of
After almost a year off the platform, Donald Trump returned to X this week and asked his 89 million followers: “Are you better off now than you were when I was president?” After almost a year off the platform, Donald Trump returned to X this week and asked his 89 million followers: “Are you better
Hundreds of thousands of Indian troops are deployed in Kashmir India has announced plans to hold key regional elections in the disputed territory of Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir from 18 September. These polls are the first in nearly a decade – and the first since Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government revoked the region’s special status
Twice Oxford, who had won both their opening two league and cup games, came from behind to leave them thinking they could maintain their unbeaten start to the season. They followed Wright’s opening header by quickly equalising through Ciaron Brown. Then, when Milan van Ewijk drilled the Sky Blues into a half-time lead, the U’s
Teenager Kai Smith produced the innings of his young life to rescue Warwickshire from trouble against Midlands rivals Worcestershire and propel the Bears to the One-Day Cup semi-finals. Coming in as number seven at Edgbaston, the 19-year-old called it “something I’ll take to my grave” after smashing five sixes and 13 fours in his unbeaten
There was a pleasing symmetry for Manchester United in Joshua Zirkzee scoring a late winner on his Premier League debut against Fulham at Old Trafford. Twenty-three years earlier, another Dutch forward did the same thing for United against the same opponents. Zirkzee may not get close to Ruud van Nistelrooy’s 150 goals in five seasons for the
As many as 74,000 prosecutions for alleged rail fare evasion in England and Wales are set to be quashed following a landmark ruling. UK rail companies had been fast-tracking alleged ticket dodging offences using a process called the single justice procedure (SJP), which allows magistrates’ hearings to be held behind closed doors. But on Thursday,
Nothing is stopping child sexual abuse imagery spreading on WhatsApp, a safety group has warned. The Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) is calling on Meta, which owns WhatsApp, to do more to protect children and put mechanisms in place. The group suggested these mechanisms could stop the spread of material like the content sent to disgraced BBC
A negotiation between Medicare and drug companies will lower prescription costs for users of the federal health insurance program come 2026. The Biden-Harris administration announced on Thursday an agreement to lower prices for 10 drugs that are some of the most expensive and common in the Medicare program. Medicare drug price discounts agreed range from
Liverpool manager Arne Slot says the club are still looking to strengthen the squad before the transfer window closes. The Reds tried to sign Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad but missed out after the Spain midfielder decided against the move. It means Liverpool are the only Premier League side who have not made a major
The Premier League begins this weekend, with Manchester City bidding to continue their supremacy in English football and Ipswich making their top-flight return. Manchester United host Fulham to get us under way on Friday at 20:00 BST, with matches spread across four days. Ipswich host Liverpool on Saturday before Manchester City travel to Chelsea on
Crossing the High Alps through Switzerland and Italy, this 210km hiking route unravels some of the region’s most intriguing human history. As I stopped to rest, the deep tolling of cow bells echoed across Alpine meadows bright with the blooms of wildflowers. I took in a lungful of fresh mountain air, half-wondering how on earth
Once a sleepy fishing village, this picture-perfect town on the French Riviera has transformed into one of the Mediterranean’s most overcrowded summer destinations. According to the World Travel & Tourism Council, France is set to keep its pole position as the world’s most popular destination for international visitors this year. What’s more, France is poised to remain the
Behind the word mountains, far from the countries Vokalia and Consonantia, there live the blind texts they live
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