Donbas showdown will be like ‘Second World War’, as Nato pledges heavier weapons
It is understood Russia hopes to encircle Ukrainian forces in the east and inflict heavy losses on some of its most well-trained troops to prevent reinforcements returning…
Travel to Singapore: latest Covid rules and practical guidance as the country eases its rules
Singapore has reached a major milestone in its pandemic journey as it has eased several key restrictions as part of its declared intention to live with Covid….
Interrogated by police, surrounded by lions: Our family holiday triumphs – and disasters
Don’t… forget the first aid kit Every parent has a nightmare tale to tell about a holiday accident. Cycling down a steep slope in the South Tyrol,…
How we finally fell out of love with British Airways
I got up before dawn on Thursday, after four hours’ sleep, and headed to Gatwick to catch an easyJet flight to Seville with my son. A few…
The top luxury hotels in Cornwall for a five-star stay in the Duchy
Comfortable beds, hearty food, heartstopping views – this is the most that guests ever really ask for when checking into a Cornish hotel (or many favour self-catering…
The most wonderful weekend spa breaks in England
What is it about spas that make them so appealing? Perhaps it’s the idea of a velvety facial in the hands of an expert after a long…
Hiking for the laidback: 10 great European routes for everyone
Walking, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways. There’s the sense of freedom, fresh air and forward motion; the big views and little surprises;…
How to survive the Easter travel chaos
Heathrow While Manchester has seen the most severe check-in and security delays, more passengers at Heathrow have had their flights unceremoniously cancelled. British Airways has already scrapped…
Soprano Danielle de Niese: if sex is present in the music, I can’t ignore it
“Even when I made my Met debut when I was 19,” she explains, “there was an understanding that there was a tendency towards roles that require acting…
Phew, Wet Leg lives up to the hype – plus this week’s albums
Wet Leg, Wet Leg ★★★★☆ The ascent of Wet Leg has happened so dizzyingly fast the band themselves appear in a constant state of gleeful amusement. Two…
‘Many spouses have double lives’: the ‘Bitcoin widow’ caught in a crypto murder conspiracy
In 2019, in a frenzy of grief, media speculation, and legal proceedings, Robertson attempted suicide. This is something she writes about, in detail. Before the book was…
What’s on TV tonight: Pilgrimage: The Road to the Scottish Isles, Grayson’s Art Club, and more
Formula 1: Australian Grand Prix Sunday, Sky F1, 4.30am (start 6am)This early morning race in Melbourne always separates the die-hard fans from the casuals. Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and…
British arm of Amnesty International ‘exhibits institutional racism’
Amnesty International UK “exhibits institutional racism”, an independent investigation has found. Last year, the Charity Commission commissioned an inquiry into the embattled charity in the wake of…
Easter getaway ‘tsunami of traffic’ hits Eurotunnel and ferry crossings
Stagecoach South East, part of one of the largest bus operators in the UK, said seven of the areas it covers have been severely affected by the…
Ed Sheeran: I felt ‘dirty’ after settling copyright case
Ed Sheeran said he felt “dirty” after settling a copyright case in the US and now films all his songwriting sessions to protect against future claims. The…
Wish you were here? The Pink Floyd reunion that never was
And yet, after all that, their relationship still ran aground. The catalyst was Waters’s decision in 1983 to leave Pink Floyd. It wasn’t the first time the…
Vegan menus, ‘inclusive’ toilets and an outdoor smoking ban – is this Britain’s daftest council?
It was quite a spread. For the first full meeting of Oxfordshire County Council since the decision was taken to supply only “plant-based” food for its gathering…
A memorable night of tragi-comic adventures with a family of eccentric Orphans
In 1998, the Scottish movie director, screenwriter and actor Peter Mullan made the cult movie Orphans. Following the travails of the siblings of the Catholic Flynn family…
Russian soldiers banned from social media as ‘uncomfortable truths’ drain their morale
The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine posted a mock “Oscars” for the most memorable social media moments last month. It has refused to discuss its own losses,…
Jungle Book Reimagined: Akram Khan suddenly looks like a choreographer in need of a hit
For the first few minutes of Akram Khan’s Jungle Book Reimagined, you think you might be embarking upon one of the shows of the year – and…
Watch: US fighter in Ukraine issues ‘plea for help’ for more weapons to combat Russia
James Vasquez, a US army veteran, has appealed to nations around the world to continue sending weapons to Ukraine to support its fight against Russia. James, 47,…
Why ‘misogynist’ Kingsley Amis is too good to cancel
He loathed experimental fiction (he would have been furious, but unsurprised, that the centenary of Ulysses has overshadowed his own), prompting his son Martin Amis to express…
Pink Floyd reunite for Ukraine – with an overblown 1980s Eurovision entry
Yet transplanting a field recording of that vocal onto a recording billed as Pink Floyd is problematic. Essaying none of the hoarse yet sweet tones of Gilmour…
Russia’s defiant artists make British ‘protests’ look vapid and contemptible
Watching Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, with its shocking scenes of violence and devastation, many people in the West are searching for something to do to show their…
Does this man have Britain’s best job?
But right now the tern season is about to begin. It is the end of March and the birds are due to fly in from Africa next…