Spain’s Juan Carlos could be tried in UK over claims he harassed ex-lover

In court documents filed in 2020, she claims two of her apartments were broken into and a book entitled “Princess Diana: The Hidden Evidence, How MI6 and…

Ireland’s foreign minister taken off stage during Belfast event after ‘suspect device’ found

Mr Coveney was speaking at Houben Centre, which is adjoined to Holy Cross Church. After being alerted to the incident, he was taken to a “secure location”…

Ukrainians push Russian forces more than 20 miles away from Kyiv

Russian armoured columns have been threatening Kyiv from the north-west and the east, stretching for dozens of miles along a road leading from Belarus, but the glacial…

Boy falls to his death from 430-foot amusement park ride in Orlando

A 14-year-old boy has fallen to his death from a 430-foot ride at an amusement park in Orlando, Florida. The teenager came out of his seat on…

Watch: US volunteer fighter reveals smoking wreckage of Russian tanks after six-hour firefight

A US Army veteran fighting as a volunteer in Ukraine has revealed the smoldering remains of several Russian tanks destroyed in a firefight. James Vasquez, 47, left…

Vladimir Putin says Russia has been ‘cancelled’ like JK Rowling as Harry Potter author hits back

The West has hit Russia with strict sanctions as Putin wages war in Ukraine, seizing the assets of oligarchs and blocking them from trade and banking. Numerous…

Watch: Inside the bombed Mariupol theatre where 300 people have lost their lives

Those sheltering thought they would be safer hidden inside its walls than making it alone among the devastation outside. It took hours for survivors to escape: just…

P&O Cruises says ‘we are not P&O Ferries’ in new advertising campaign

On Friday Grant Shapps, the Transport Secretary,  called on Mr Hebblethwaite to resign following his “brazen” comments about “knowingly breaking the law” and vowed to force the…

The post-Brexit rule change that could cost you hundreds of pounds if your flight is delayed

One of the big consumer benefits of membership of the EU is the high levels of protection and compensation that it gives travellers against delays and cancellations…

In pictures: Was skiing better in the olden days?

It’s been a ski season to remember, for both the right, and sometimes wrong, reasons. British skiers and snowboarders have been more eager than ever to hit…

The 20 best beaches to visit across the UK this spring and summer

Britain is home to some exemplary beaches. And with spring in full swing and the sun finally shining, it’s time to start planning a day at the…

How safety-first Asia is finally reopening – China and Japan excluded

Two years into the pandemic and travel has finally normalised across much of the world. With the UK scrapping all of its Covid-related restrictions and mask rules…

The best family-friendly hotels in Cornwall for a dose of coastal fun

A ‘family-friendly’ hotel can often mean a huge compromise on style, not so as this Scandi-inspired beach side hotel. Yes, there are lots of bright colours, but…

The grey guide to going it alone: why solo travel is booming for over-55s

Travel for solo travellers is on the rise, especially among those in their 50s and 60s, say tour operators that focus on guided and specialist tours. Cox…

Britain’s overlooked Bob Dylan, plus this week’s best albums

Placebo, Never Let Me Go, ★★★★☆ Absence makes the heart grow louder, or so it seems on Never Let Me Go, Placebo’s first new album in almost…

Britain’s overlooked Bob Dylan, plus this week’s best albums

Placebo, Never Let Me Go, ★★★★☆ Absence makes the heart grow louder, or so it seems on Never Let Me Go, Placebo’s first new album in almost…

‘Stanley Spencer was eccentric, but he wasn’t mad’

Years later, Martineau would go to collect Spencer for lunch by car. At the time, the artist was living and painting in one room – a result…

‘Stanley Spencer was eccentric, but he wasn’t mad’

Years later, Martineau would go to collect Spencer for lunch by car. At the time, the artist was living and painting in one room – a result…

Oscars 2022 predictions: who will win, who should win

The 2022 Oscar season has largely been a sedate old affair, with courteous campaigns and category frontrunners that broadly made sense. But now, as we round the…

Oscars 2022 predictions: who will win, who should win

The 2022 Oscar season has largely been a sedate old affair, with courteous campaigns and category frontrunners that broadly made sense. But now, as we round the…

Does Kim Jong-un think he’s in Terminator or Top Gun? You be the judge

Tom Cruise must be kicking himself. Just a matter of months before its long-delayed release, Top Gun: Maverick has been gazumped – by an even sleeker, more…

Does Kim Jong-un think he’s in Terminator or Top Gun? You be the judge

Tom Cruise must be kicking himself. Just a matter of months before its long-delayed release, Top Gun: Maverick has been gazumped – by an even sleeker, more…

Slow Horses, review: Gary Oldman slums it inside the seedy world of MI5 failure

Which is not to say the show isn’t enjoyable. It’s solidly entertaining, well-acted and well-plotted. Little details from the books (such as Slough House’s Barbican location) are…

Slow Horses, review: Gary Oldman slums it inside the seedy world of MI5 failure

Which is not to say the show isn’t enjoyable. It’s solidly entertaining, well-acted and well-plotted. Little details from the books (such as Slough House’s Barbican location) are…

Two teenagers accused of preparing terrorist acts appear in court

Two teenagers have appeared at the Old Bailey accused of preparing terrorist acts. Al-Arafat Hassan, 19, and a 15-year-old boy are each charged with a single count…