Uproar as ancient dinosaur tracks ‘destroyed’ by construction workers
The damage has sparked fury in the environmental community. Patrick Donnelly, the Great Basin director at the centre for biological diversity, said in a statement: “I’m absolutely…
Ukraine mayor’s tortured body found alongside husband and son in mass grave
A mass grave containing the tortured bodies of a mayor, her husband and her son has been discovered in woodland near the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv. Appalling…
Ukraine afternoon briefing: Five developments as Kremlin-linked Wagner Group photographed in Donetsk
The Ukrainian port city of Mariupol in the south-east of the country has been “90 per cent” destroyed after being besieged by Russian forces, its mayor Vadym…
The real reason the Dutch are so unbelievably rude
Today, Dutch directness is usually the basis for negotiation: “Tell me what you think, and I’ll tell you what I think, and then we’ll agree a solution.”…
Travel to Germany: latest Covid guidance as the country finally scraps masks and vaccine passes
Germany’s version of Freedom Day on March 20 came and went with little fanfare – and little change to regulations. Unfortunately, the chosen date – which marked…
The time-warp Falklands we fought for – what a holiday was like, then and now
Today, things look very different. Thanks to their ownership of the fishing rights in the waters around them, the Falklands are now extremely prosperous. A small fleet of…
The inside story of France’s abandoned ski resorts
According to the founders of the regenerated resort of Puigmal 2900, which reopened in December 2021 following an eight-year closure, there is hope for resorts willing to…
We missed our flight because of a testing nightmare – but no one would take responsibility
Gill Charlton has been fighting for Telegraph readers and solving their travel problems for more than 30 years, winning refunds, righting wrongs and suggesting solutions. This week’s…
The enchanting corner of Europe few Britons ever reach
From here, the road snakes east through Galičica National Park – pause for striking views back over Lake Ohrid, and to hike forested ridges inhabited by bears,…
How to dodge the travel chaos this summer
Right on cue, as we gear up for our Easter getaways, a perfect storm of flight cancellations, airport queues and technical issues are stopping holidaymakers in their…
10 amazing city breaks where you’ll want to stay longer
Just how little of what you fancy is required to do you good? And while we’re on the subject, just how much of a good thing constitutes…
Grammy winner Jon Batiste: ‘Genre is an archaic concept’
NB: This interview first ran on April 2, and has been republished following Jon Batiste’s four Grammy wins – including the award for Album of the Year…
‘The Fortnight in September is a hidden gem’: Readers on their favourite book of 2022 so far
Finding your next read isn’t always a simple task, but sometimes all it takes to discover your perfect book match is a riveting review from a fellow…
Cinema Paradiso, the Maestro and me: who was the ‘real’ Ennio Morricone?
Even if you don’t know Ennio Morricone’s name, you’ll know his music, which has scored nearly 500 films. From the heavenly choral uplift of Roland Joffé’s The…
The cars of ‘Peaky Blinders’
Polly Gray was played by the late Helen McCrory and her choice of wheels caused the production team some problems. “Tommy drove a Bentley and so Polly…
June Brown gave EastEnders the power and pathos of an Alan Bennett play
“Give us a tea, Lofty. And a glass of water so I can take a paracetamol.” On 4 July 1985, these were the first words uttered by…
What’s on TV tonight: House of Maxwell, Travel Man, The Split and more
As one the most revered British swimmers of all time, with a clutch of Paralympic gold medals and a habit for smashing world records, Ellie Simmonds has…
Father accuses The Priory of failing to protect his suicidal son
Mr Caseby, 61, a communications consultant from Blackheath, London, told Birmingham Coroners’ Court: “We cannot understand how a young man like Matthew slipped through the fingers of…
Can you be an artist’s muse without ruining your own career?
She also explains the struggles of being both a mother and an artist. She does not bother to point out the double standards when it comes to…
How The Color Purple’s Alice Walker went from civil rights hero to conspiracy theorist
In 1979, she is distressed to note that the audience at a Keith Jarrett concert is “95% white & I kept thinking of how they are absorbing…
10cc deliver an irresistibly tuneful reminder of how weird 1970s pop music really was
This wasn’t exactly the full 10cc. With only one original member on stage, it was arguably more like 2.5cc. But veteran songwriter Graham Gouldman’s note-perfect facsimile of…
Why actions in response to Bucha war horror must be robust
Back then, the reaction of many was to say “never again”. That, as we have seen, has not been the case. Actions in response to Bucha must…
From Louis CK to Will Smith – a celebrity apology is never enough for Twitter
Yes, he still has a substantial following for his comedy – and can support himself by publishing content on his own site. But those most vehemently against…
Drive less, go veggie and work from home – how you could save the planet from climate change
It suggested wealthier people will need to make lifestyle choices including flying less, eating less meat and taking public transport. Governments should “nudge” citizens into more sustainable…
Covid symptoms list expanded to include nine new signs including feeling tired
Prof Tim Spector, the lead scientist on the Zoe Covid symptom tracker app, suggested that not acknowledging the wider list of symptoms afflicting people with the virus,…