Ukraine afternoon briefing: Five developments as EU warns China of ‘major reputational damage’ if it backs Russian invasion
Albania is planning to build a ‘new Hoover Dam’ in efforts to turn off Russian gas and achieve energy self-sufficiency, as Europe battles with crippling price rises…
Viktor Orban accused of burning Hungarian opposition votes as charred ballot papers found in Romania
Hungarians who live abroad are allowed to vote by post after reforms introduced by Viktor Orban, the prime minister and leader of Fidesz. In 2010, Mr Orban…
Pictured: Canadian indigenous leaders welcome Pope’s plea for forgiveness during Vatican visit
Numerous investigations into the former residential schools are underway across Canada after the discovery of mass unmarked graves, with more than 4,000 children believed to be missing,…
Chris Rock stopped police from arresting Will Smith for ‘battery’ after Oscars slap
During the live show Rock made a joke about Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, who suffers from alopecia. Rock suggested that she could star in a sequel…
Ukrainian helicopters blow up fuel depot in daring dawn raid inside Russian territory
The Kremlin quickly seized on the alleged dawn raid 25 miles from the border as an unjustified attack on a civilian target that could jeopardise peace talks…
Why it could still be years before you can visit China
With more and more cities locking down, and no sign that its zero Covid stance will be discarded, the prospect of a trip to China in 2022…
42 countries you can visit even if you’re unvaccinated
29. India All travellers should submit a self-declaration form on the online “Air Suvidha” portal before they travel. If you are unvaccinated, you will need to upload…
The best hotels for budget city breaks in the UK
Once a tourism black hole, Belfast is now a vibrant city with glorious Victorian architecture, a great live music scene – the cobbled streets of the Cathedral…
Debunking the myth behind the perfect sunset – and the best places on Earth to see one
Easter has crept upon us, and the summer countdown is in view. We’re itching to squirrel away our winter layers and replace them with linens and cottons….
The best boutique hotels in London for a snug and stylish stay
Boutique hotels in London are the opposite of just ‘somewhere to get your head down’. They offer an added layer of charm many of the larger chain…
This idiotic travel form represents everything that is wrong with the EU
Slowly but surely, tedious Covid travel restrictions are being peeled back. Just this week, Sweden opened its doors to all, Costa Rica ended all restrictions, and France…
The grey guide to interrailing: why midlife is the time to travel Europe by train
From Patras, holiday options are numerous and include the Ionian islands themselves, such as Corfu, Kefalonia and Ithaca. On the mainland, head to Olympia, sail through the…
Floella Benjamin interview: ‘I wanted to give unconditional love to every child watching Play School’
Though some of her co-presenters – among them Brian Cant and Derek Griffiths – were adored too, her gift was to make every child feel they were…
Red Hot Chili Peppers come back lean and clean, plus this week’s best albums
At the centre of the band is vocalist James Potter, who romps through every song with Shakespearean flair, effectively channeling the vocal vibrato of Bowie, while also…
We all owe Bruce Willis an apology
Over the past few years, the Golden Raspberry Awards – or the Razzies – have gone from being a good-natured event that poked fun at the pompous…
Hacks, review: HBO’s superb comedy-drama is every bit as brilliant as you’ve heard
It’s one of the (many) weird things about television in 2022 that a great show that everyone seems to be raving about can remain siloed behind a…
Friday morning news briefing: Prince Andrew and the ‘fraudster’
Just days after an apparent attempt to begin a rehabilitation of his image, Prince Andrew is at the centre of a new controversy. The Telegraph can disclose…
Jeffrey Epstein helped Ghislaine Maxwell’s father Robert hide his millions, BBC series claims
Flight logs disclosed at Ghislaine’s trial indicate she had known Epstein for at least several months before Robert’s death, as they had flown together in July 1991….
What’s on TV tonight: Slow Horses, Have I Got News For You, and more
Friday 1 April Slow HorsesApple TV+Based on Mick Herron’s bestselling spy yarns, this six-part adaptation from The Thick of It actor Will Smith has attracted quite the…
Lord Marland avoids driving ban for speeding after successfully arguing there were not enough signs on part of M25
Mr Freeman has previously defended celebrities including Jimmy Carr, Jeremy Clarkson and David Beckham. Lord Marland, of Odstock, Salisbury, pleaded guilty to speeding at 55mph and was…
London local elections 2022: When are they, why is this year significant and how to vote?
The London local elections form part of the wider elections taking place across the country, which give voters the opportunity to express their opinions on how things…
French presidential election 2022: When is it, how does it work and who are the candidates?
It’s coming up to that time again when our neighbours across the Channel go to the polls to elect their president. The election could not come at…
April Fool’s Day 2022: how Chaucer, calendar confusion and Hilaria led to pranks and fake news
Another theory suggests the pranks of April Fool’s Day are linked to the passing of the first day of spring. Festivals have historically marked the end of winter with…
The Bubble is a toe-curling new low in the pantheon of celebrity pandemic projects
The new Judd Apatow comedy is absolutely terribubble. It is insufferabubble. Unbearabubble. Abominabubble. Could it be the worst new film released so far in 2022? It’s certainly…
Kelmscott: restoring a Pre-Raphaelite love nest
It has been two and a half years since William Morris’s beloved Cotswold home Kelmscott Manor closed its doors to the public. Since then, the beautiful grey…