United Kingdom reaches deal to cede Chagos Archipelago to Mauritius
A group of Chagossians demand a return to their former home of Diego Garcia as they attend a mass hosted by Pope Francis in Port…
Princess Zelda is the year’s most butt-kicking childless cat lady
About 15 hours into “The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom,” I came across a character expressing concern for Princess Zelda: “Is she overextending herself…
‘Kingdom of Planet of the Apes’ climbs to top of box office
More than five decades since a group of astronauts led by Charlton Heston took a ill-fated journey to a strange world, moviegoers are still ape…
F1 and oil funds: Saudi Arabia steamrolls onto sports’ hallowed grounds
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — To understand the scope of Saudi Arabia’s ambitions in the sporting landscape, don’t look just to this spring’s Formula One race in…
‘Killer’ mom Kimberlee Singler arrested in United Kingdom over 4,000 miles from Colorado home after kids’ bodies found
A MOTHER accused of killing her two children following a years-long custody battle has been arrested thousands of miles from her home after going on…
The Saudis are expected to dive deeper into funding pro sports
At the dawn of 2023, the specter of Saudi Arabia’s growing influence on pro golf — and sports in general — served not only as…
‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom’ off to a slow start
Following the disappointing performance of Marvel’s “The Marvels” at the box office and ongoing general talk of superhero fatigue, DC’s “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom”…
Does George Soros want to split the United Kingdom?
Soros’s Open Democracy Fuels Scottish Independence Drive, Igniting Political Uproar, writes London “Express”. George Soros, the controversial billionaire, has once again stirred the pot of…
Black bear loose in Disney’s Magic Kingdom park safely caught, relocated
1 of 2 | Parts of the Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom theme park were closed Monday as state wildlife officials investigated reports of a…
Brit who visited North Korea 183 times lifts lid on hermit kingdom as it reopens
Simon Cockerell, who has visited North Korea more than 180 times, predicts that the country will reopen to tourists in a few weeks or months…
On a clear day, you can see Ireland and Scotland: a car-free break on the Isle of Man | United Kingdom holidays
Towards the end of Maryland, the recent ITV drama set on the Isle of Man, there is a view of the town of Peel. White…
Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom hits shelves | Technology
A six-year wait has come to an end for “Zelda” fans across the world following Nintendo’s release of the long-awaited next instalment of its 40-year-old…
From kiss me quick to seaside serenity: eight UK resorts close to peaceful beaches | United Kingdom holidays
Blackpool & Lytham St Annes Nowhere else packs such a hedonistic, escapist punch, or has such a genteel escape route” Modern Blackpool has been on…
‘Chips to die for’: readers’ favourite UK seaside towns | United Kingdom holidays
Kingsand, CornwallRame peninsula. Tiny beach, endless sea. There’s a seafront pub right there in Kingsand, the Devonport, just up the steps, serving delicious food –…
Natural lines of Succession: six luxury retreats in the UK | United Kingdom holidays
Mountain views and mounting tension underscore the fifth episode of the final series of Succession, set in Norway. The entire dysfunctional clan of Roys and…
From festivals to glamping: 20 great UK campsites with a difference | United Kingdom holidays
For active peopleRock climbing, ShropshireWild Contentment is a small, off-grid campsite in a meadow at the far end of a dairy farm near Oswestry. There…
Arts, crafts, egg hunts, gardens galore … great UK Easter day trips | United Kingdom holidays
Egg huntsAll five RHS gardens have giant egg hunts among the April blooms, from delicate violets and alpine pear blossom at Rosemoor in Devon to…
Spring in your steps: four great UK walks that banish winter | United Kingdom holidays
England: west DorsetIf you drive along the A3066 towards Bridport in springtime, you might get a tantalising glimpse of pink apple blossom in the centre…
Primrose-fringed lanes, orchids and cake: readers’ favourite UK spring walks | United Kingdom holidays
Ancient woodlands in west KentDeep in the ancient woodlands at Hever Castle and Gardens, you smell the wild garlic before you see the pretty white…
The Real Wakanda: How an East African Kingdom Changed Theodore Roosevelt and the Course of American Democracy
Roosevelt was drawn to Buganda’s culture of political procession, royal decorum and military ceremony. Upon his arrival that December, the former president watched as chiefs…