6 h. ago 'I visited world's first IKEA hotel and one detail left me gobsmacked'

A British travel lover visited IKEA's first boutique hotel in the Canary Islands – and he had nothing but praise for the furniture giant's new enterprise. One aspect really stood out too

Politics

7 h. ago Travel fan books 'Ryanair's cheapest flight' and is gobsmacked by price

One woman shared the details of her her 'extreme day trip' thanks to 'Ryanair's cheapest flight' and she was left gobsmacked by the minimal cost of it all

Transport

34 h. ago 'I've visited every country in Europe and there's four I wouldn't recommend'

Lexie Limitless, a US YouTuber who became the youngest person to visit every nation in the world at the age of 21, has named her four least-favourite European countries

Politics

51 h. ago Trump plans to visit Texas later in the week after devastating floods have killed at least 82

At least 70 bodies have been recovered as search efforts remain ongoing

Events

53 h. ago Indirect talks over Gaza ceasefire continue as Netanyahu arrives in Washington

Israeli minister says meeting with Trump will focus on ‘a new Middle East’ with 60-day pause discussed in DohaMiddle East crisis – live updatesIndirect talks between Israel and Hamas over a ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza continued for a second day on Monday, hours before a meeting in Washington between Benjamin Netanyahu and Donald Trump.Avi Dichter, an Israeli minister and member of Netanyahu’s security cabinet, said he expected Trump’s meeting with the Israeli prime minister would go beyond Gaza to include the possibility of normalising ties with Lebanon, Syria and Saudi Arabia – an ambitious project that is central to the US president’s policy in the Middle East. Continue reading...

Events

63 h. ago Macron’s UK state visit underlines effort to move on from Brexit nightmare

Bitter rows had damaged trust and dialogue but UK-French relations have thawed amid new geopolitical landscapeWhen Emmanuel Macron rides in a horse-drawn carriage to Windsor Castle this week, it will be to celebrate the return of close political relations between London and Paris, drawing a line under the damaging spats of the Brexit years.The French president’s office said the “shared interests” of the two countries were what mattered now, hailing France and the UK’s “essential” close relationship on the international stage. This reinvigorated cross-Channel bond was “vital”, a UK official said. Continue reading...

Politics

3 d. ago 'I've visited every country on Earth and my favourite was the very first one'

Nicolás Pasquali, 44, who describes himself as the "first Argentinean to visit every country in the world", has finally managed to tick off North Korea from his list after eight years of travel

Politics

4 d. ago Billie Eilish fans left 'gobsmacked' after discovering who her parents are as they claim 'I thought she looked familiar'

Billie Eilish fans have been left stunned after discovering she has famous parents as they asked if she was a 'nepo baby'.

Society

4 d. ago Newsom to head to South Carolina next week to speak to Southern voters as his flirtation with 2028 grows

South Carolina visit to Trump strongholds come as Democratic governor has emerged as most prominent liberal face of opposition to president

Politics

5 d. ago Brits left gobsmacked after American woman rinses common food she can't stand

A woman from the US shared what gives her the 'ick' about British culture and a number of other people also said they simply can't stand the popular dish from the UK

Politics

5 d. ago 'I visited idyllic beach during heatwave and couldn't believe what washed up on shore'

Locals hoping to make the most of the hot weather by heading to the beach were left spooked after they found tens of sea creatures had washed up on the shore

Society

5 d. ago Bellingham v Bellingham: the art of the deal, even if big date must wait

Dortmund’s pursuit of younger brother included hotel visit and talk of a Club World Cup meeting with Real MadridJobe Bellingham was furious when he found out that the early yellow card he had been shown for a tackle on Nelson Deossa against Monterrey meant missing the next game of the Club World Cup and he was still furious the following day.The news hit hard when he heard it at half-time heading down the tunnel, and the hurt wasn’t going away in a hurry. This was not just the next game, it was the game: Borussia Dortmund versus Real Madrid, the Bellingham brothers on the same pitch for the first time, and the match so special Dortmund used it to convince him to move to Germany in the first place. That and a disguise. Continue reading...

Economics

5 d. ago Man who hasn't cut hair for two years looks unrecognisable after dramatic trim

The man left people utterly gobsmacked when he visited the barbers for a haircut after growing his locks for two years. One TikTok user shared the mind-blowing transformation online

Events

6 d. ago Lula visits former Argentinian president under house arrest in snub to Milei

Brazilian president meets Cristina Fernández de Kirchner at her flat in Buenos Aires before regional summitBrazil’s president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, has eschewed a one-on-one meeting with the Argentinian president, Javier Milei, during a trip to Buenos Aires, instead opting to visit Milei’s political rival, former president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, who is under house arrest.Lula was in the Argentinian capital on Thursday to attend the Mercosur summit. Continue reading...

Politics

6 d. ago I visited the world's fattest town... where residents eat McDonald's four times a day and 80% of people are obese

Will Tennyson, 30, from California, visited a town where 80 percent of the population are overweight or obese. He then proceeded to eat like the locals do, consuming 10,000 calories.

Politics

6 d. ago Hiroshima mayor invites Trump to visit after ‘that hit ended the war’ crack comparing WWII atom bomb to Iran strike

President’s comments incited angry backlash in Japan, with Hiroshima’s city assembly passing resolution condemning statements that ‘justify the use of atomic bombs’

Events

7 d. ago World Cup winner comes back from dead after being 'lifeless for several minutes' in taxi

Frank Mill, who was part of Germany's 1990 World Cup winning squad, took ill when visiting Italy to make a documentary about that famous triumph and he remains in a critical condition

Events

7 d. ago Japan's emperor says he will honor Japanese POWs who were held in Mongolia

Japan's Emperor Naruhito has announced plans to honor Japanese World War II prisoners during his visit to Mongolia next week

Politics

7 d. ago Groups are begging FIFA to protect fans planning to visit US for 2026 World Cup from Trump’s immigration policies

‘Spectators from other countries remain subject to invasive and burdensome vetting procedures,’ letter argues

Politics

7 d. ago Europe's best airline launches new flights to pretty city with rich history and £2.50 pints

One of the world's top city break destinations will be getting new flights from a London airport - making it even easier to visit some of the world's most incredible landmarks.

Economics