New details have emerged about the relationship between the late Queen Elizabeth II and Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex. While initially marked by warmth and high hopes, their bond reportedly grew strained over time, with tensions surfacing during key moments in Meghan’s integration into the Royal Family. A Warm Welcome and Early Promises When Meghan … Read more
Aden: The Houthi group announced that American and British fighter jets conducted two airstrikes targeting Yemen’s Red Sea port city of Hodeidah, while claiming that it has seized complete control of maritime navigation in the Red Sea. The Houthis reported that the US-British airstrikes targeted the Bajil district in Hodeidah province, without providing additional details … Read more
A 26-year-old woman from Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, has found herself trapped in a legal and bureaucratic black hole, unable to obtain essential documents like a passport or driving licence. Caitlin Walton’s plight stems from an extraordinary discovery: her birth was never officially registered by her mother, leaving her unable to prove her existence. Caitlin, … Read more
British Airways has announced the cancellation of all flights between New York and London Gatwick from December 12, 2024, to March 25, 2025, attributing the disruption to delays in receiving Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines for its Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet. These cancellations are expected to impact at least 103 flights, with British Airways planning to … Read more
London: A UK government-chartered flight will on Wednesday fly out of Lebanon those British nationals who want to leave following escalating violence in the region. UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy’s announcement on Monday evening comes amid growing safety concerns following the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Israeli airstrikes on Beirut at the weekend. … Read more
The Booker Prize organisers announced the shortlist for the 2024 edition on Tuesday at Somerset House’s Portico Rooms in London. The shortlist includes five women and one man, making it the highest number of females ever shortlisted in its 55-year history. Authors from five countries were shortlisted alongside the first Dutch writer and the first … Read more
The coach has giant glass windows that provide unhindered views of its surroundings. It also has plush seats and is air conditioned; the other carriages have no air conditioning, slatted wooden seats and open windows. The train before it leaves Waghai station. Photo: Anita Rao Kashi A few more toots and the NG Mix Passenger … Read more
Taking a veiled dig at the BJP, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and state Congress chief D K Shivakumar on Thursday said the traitors who had joined hands with the British during the freedom struggle are today lecturing others about patriotism. Speaking at the 78th Independence Day celebration at the state Congress office here, he said, … Read more
Travelling along Victoria Road by Mount Davis in Sai Wan is a treat for the eyes. The road’s proximity to the sea and a rare absence of high-rises by the coast offer a view of Victoria Harbour that feels boundless. The University of Chicago’s Hong Kong campus, which opened in 2018, is a perfect spot … Read more
A painted carousel by Keith Haring at “Luna Luna: Forgotten Fantasy.” Julie Tremaine It sounds like a fairy tale. Once upon a time, in the faraway land of Hamburg, a group of contemporary artists came together to build an artistic wonderland, an amusement park to entertain families and change perceptions about fine art. It was a … Read more
