Parents charged with manslaughter after their son Ethan Crumbley carried out mass school shooting
A prosecutor in Michigan filed involuntary manslaughter charges on Friday against the parents of a boy who is accused of killing four students at Oxford High School,…
Jeffrey Epstein housekeeper recalls Ghislaine Maxwell bringing Prince Andrew to Florida mansion
Ms Giuffre was 16 at the time, however when asked how old she looked to him, Mr Alessi guessed “14 or 15”. “She had long blonde hair…
Ghislaine Maxwell prosecution team opens trial with series of own goals
It was not how the prosecution had planned it. Lawrence Visoski, Jeffrey Epstein’s personal pilot, took the stand on the opening day of Ghislaine Maxwell’s sex trafficking…
Travel to the US: The latest Covid regulations as US border rules tighten once again
Will I be insured if I go? The FCDO does not advise against non-essential travel to the US, so your insurance should be valid. Always check with…
Ski holiday tracker: The latest Covid rules in ski resort and travel advice
France Entry requirements Fully vaccinated Britons are allowed to visit France, however must provide proof of a negative test less than 48 hours before travel, and present…
The rules around vaccination and ski holidays this winter
Canada Entry requirements Travellers aged five or older must be fully vaccinated at least 14 days before entering Canada. All travellers aged five or older must also…
The fabulous women stealing the spotlight of the Paris foodie scene
Paris’s culinary world has oozed machismo for decades. From condescension to bullying, women in hospitality have endured misogyny at every turn. “Patriarchy is ingrained throughout France’s food…
How catching Covid could come back to ruin your holiday months later
So you’ve recovered from Covid – and hopefully you’ve escaped largely unscathed. Maybe you’ve still got a lingering cough, or persistent fatigue, but the worst is over,…
The Britons booking stays at the former homes of their ancestors
Bricks and mortar genealogical getaways have witnessed a growth in popularity in recent years, inspired by television programmes that have unearthed history through the lives of a…
The return of testing is ruining holidays – and spells trouble for the travel industry
One of the most concerning aspects of the response to the omicron variant from a travel perspective is the sudden introduction of so many new and varied…
Day-by-day checklist of every hoop you need to jump through for your ski holiday
Seven days before travel Double check all the rules for your destination Things are moving so fast right now that you need to keep in touch daily….
Why Edinburgh is perfect for a festive break
If your European Christmas market plans have been thrown into disarray, then you might want to consider a trip closer to home – and just a train…
The best Christmas movies of all time
The Holiday (2006) One of those films drummed into our brains as a “modern Christmas classic” in light of seemingly endless ITV2 repeats, The Holiday is twee…
The Wheel of Time, episode 5 review: Amazon’s epic is giving Game of Thrones a run for its money
The Wheel of Time was a big punt for Amazon Prime Video, which has lavished upwards of $80 million on its adaptation of the Nineties fantasy saga….
‘Warren Beatty should be spanked’: how Reds turned Hollywood’s golden boy into a monster
On March 29, 1982, Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau presented Warren Beatty with an Oscar for Best Director for his epic film Reds, about the life of…
What’s on TV tonight: Kirstie’s Handmade Christmas, Secrets of the Imperial War Museum, and more
Friday December 3 Kirstie’s Handmade ChristmasChannel 4, 8pmA seasonal fixture since 2014, one of the more reliable signs that Christmas is not far off now is Kirstie…
Sophie Raworth to take on Andrew Marr’s Sunday morning slot until BBC finds permanent new host
During her career, the Surrey-born newsreader has worked as a senior presenter on the BBC News at Six and the BBC News at Ten. She also presents…
Feed your dog just once a day to prevent future health problems, says study
Feeding your dog once a day could reduce the risk of them suffering age-related health issues, a new study claims. Information from more than 20,000 pet owners…
Astrazeneca Covid vaccine Q&A: What we know about blood clots, its trigger, the side effects and risks
What did regulators say at the time? A review by EMA safety committee, at the time of the discovery of the clots in June 2021, concluded that “unusual…
Life of Pi, review: animal magic abounds in this theatrical extravaganza
There’s a philosophical thread to what unfolds. The fable asks big questions about how we can prove our version of events, the value of storytelling and our…
Magritte by Alex Danchev, review: the surrealist’s life is an unsolved riddle
All this is acknowledged by Danchev, author of well-received biographies of Braque and Cezanne, and a professor of international relations at St Andrews until his death in…
The Hand of God, review: a wistful, winking cinematic scrapbook of growing up in 1980s Naples
A boy is following an older man through the streets of Naples after dark. The man (Ciro Capano), a famous filmmaker, has just stormed out of a…
Scottish Ballet: The Nutcracker, review: ‘A revolutionary production of a Christmas classic’
In 1892, when The Nutcracker was first staged, its stylistically globe-trotting Act II was probably the nearest most audience members were ever going to get to a…
The Weak Spot by Lucie Elven, review: a beast prowls the woods, in this fable-like satire
There’s something quite sinister about our contemporary pursuit of wellness. It’s the delusional flight from the horror of physical embodiment, as we chug our potions and microdose…
Lazy, soulless architecture is ruining our high streets – Historic England must act
Around the country, even more historic high streets are undergoing attack. As a letter to the Telegraph on Wednesday pointed out, a “1960s retro horror” is being…