18 h. ago ‘Demoralizing’: Venezuelans experience confusion and fear amid Trump travel ban

Travelers reported hastily rearranging their travel plans ahead of the ban taking effectAs the sun rose over Caracas, Yasmin Quintero, a grandmother, was already in line at the city’s airport, trying to board the next available flight to Bogotá, Colombia.She had originally planned to travel from Medellín to Florida on 12 June to visit her son, a US citizen, and help care for her granddaughter. Continue reading...

Politics

4 d. ago Stephen Graham had emergency surgery on a flight after ‘very scary’ incident

The actor admitted he was having a ‘slight panic attack’ after he urinated blood when visiting the plane’s bathroom

Transport

4 d. ago UK seaside town among top 5 most complained about beaches worldwide

Beachgoers far and wide can plan accordingly before visiting a picture-postcard destination this summer, as the world's most complained about beaches have been revealed.

Society

7 d. ago Three young sisters were found dead in Washington. Now police are searching for the father

The girls were found dead after a planned visitation with their father

Events

7 d. ago Three sisters vanish during planned visitation with homeless dad

Paityn Decker, 9, Evelyn Decker 8, and their younger sibling Olivia Decker vanished after they met their homeless dad Travis on Friday, May 30, with their mum urging people to alert police if they are seen

Politics

1 week ago Federal officials to vet social media accounts of visa applicants heading to Harvard

Federal officials are set to start reviewing the social media accounts of visa applicants who plan to attend, work at or visit Harvard University for any signs of antisemitism

Politics

1 week ago Pope Leo’s visit to summer palace prompts speculation over future plans

The new pope has not revealed where he will live

Politics

1 week ago Why shoulder season is the perfect time to visit Sicily: how to plan a late spring or autumn break

There’s less crowds, the produce is at its finest and it’s the ideal temperature for eating al fresco —now is the time for a Sicilian sojourn, says Rosalyn Wikeley

Politics

2 w. ago Emmanuel Macron says video of wife pushing him shows them ‘joking around’

French president denies quarrelling with Brigitte Macron after footage is seized on by Russia and far-right accountsEmmanuel Macron has denied he and his wife, Brigitte, had an altercation after a viral video promoted by Russian state media and French far-right accounts appeared to show her pushing him in the face as they prepared to get off a plane in Vietnam.The video, shot by an Associated Press camera operator, shows the French president appearing in the doorway of the plane at the start of a visit to Hanoi. His wife’s hand appears to shove him, causing him to step back before recovering and waving. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago Watchdog reveals concerns over damage from Callander pooch exercise park

The park is now subject to a retrospective planning permission application - but has been criticised by NatureScot after a visit late last year.

Events

2 w. ago Democrats double down on ICE confrontations and plan more visits to detention centers: report

‘Members are getting increasingly angry and frustrated at the overreach,’ said New York Democrat Jay Morelle

Politics

2 w. ago Putin makes shock unannounced visit to nuclear plant after retaking Kursk

Vladimir Putin made a surprise inspection at a nuclear plant in Kursk, in his first visit to the region since Russian forces claimed they ejected Ukrainian troops from the area last month.

Events

3 w. ago NY governor to visit Seneca Nation to apologize for state's role in boarding school

New York’s governor plans to visit the Seneca Nation to formally apologize for the state’s role in running an upstate boarding school that separated Native American students from their families and forced them to assimilate into American society

Politics

3 w. ago Incredible UK village named prettiest in England' with medieval castle and pub

This village in Somerset has previously been called the 'prettiest' village in England and it's easy to see why - here's what to do if you're planning a visit

Events

3 w. ago Senate Democratic leader introduces bill that would ban Trump’s Qatar

In attempt to stop Donald Trump accepting $400m plane from Qatar, Chuck Schumer launches legislation that would ban US from using foreign aircraft as president’s official planeJD Vance extended an invitation to Pope Leo XIV to visit the United States during a meeting at the Vatican on Monday ahead of a flurry of US-led diplomatic efforts to make progress on a ceasefire in Russia’s war in Ukraine, the Associated Press reports. Vance gave the first American pope a letter from Donald Trump and the first lady inviting him. The Chicago-born pope took the letter and put it on his desk and was heard saying “at some point”, in the video footage of the meeting provided by Vatican Media. Vance, who converted to Catholicism in 2019, also gave the Augustinian pope a copy of two of St Augustine’s most seminal works, The City of God and On Christian Doctrine, the vice-president’s office said. Another gift: A Chicago Bears T-shirt with Leo’s name on it. “As you can probably imagine, people in the ...

Politics

3 w. ago Lonely Planet founder reveals the travel destinations he'll NEVER visit again

Tony Wheeler has been advising travellers for more than five decades on where to go and where to dodge, and now he's revealed his up-to-late list of the places he's currently got no desire to set foot in.

Politics

3 w. ago What Man Utd boss was spotted doing at Chelsea shows little has changed at Old Trafford

Manchester United's last visit to Stamford Bridge did anything but go to plan, and a late collapse against Chelsea forced one senior figure into an unfortunate display

Politics

3 w. ago Millions of Brits can now visit Mars – without having to blast off in a rocket

A chunk of Mars dropped off and plunged 250 million miles to Earth, crashing down as a meteorite in the North African desert, meaning that millions of people can now pay the Red Planet a visit

Events

3 w. ago My hours seem to slip away. How can I manage my time better?

How you pass your days is how you pass your life – mine seem to slip through my fingersThe other day, a visiting friend and I planned a trip to the seaside. I was taking her on the scenic route to the station, ambling happily along, when she pointed out: we might miss our train.We made it with seconds to spare. My friend was very understanding, but it was a wake-up call. Continue reading...

Politics

4 w. ago Inside Scotland’s 'most beautiful' country house hotel & restaurant as it reopens

A Scottish mansion house hotel, which recently closed suddenly, has reopened under new management. Rosalind Erskine visited to find out what plans they have in store for what was once dubbed the “most beautiful Regency House in Scotland”.

Society