1 hour ago US tourist 'hit accelerator rather than brake in fatal crash' near Giant's Causeway

A court heard US tourist Cathy Stewart, 67, hit a woman who was sitting on a bench near the Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland with her vehicle - the woman later died

Events

5 h. ago Met Opera attendance dropped in spring as tourism fell, coinciding with immigration crackdown

Metropolitan Opera season attendance dropped slightly following the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown that coincided with a decrease in tourists to New York

Culture

6 h. ago Brits left outraged after tourist shares receipt for two drinks in Las Vegas

A night out in Sin City is never going to be cheap, but one former Britain's Got Talent star was left staggered at how much two drinks in Vegas set him back this week.

Society

6 h. ago Life around the sea: a celebration of Australian surf culture – in pictures

There are people all around Australia whose hearts beat in unison with the rhythmic swells of the sea; people who have found solace in the ocean. Life Around the Sea is an odyssey around Australia and an exploration of remarkable individuals who have been transformed by the sea. This book will transport you to coastal villages, hinterland hideaways, remote beaches and solitary bays that form the backdrop to these unique lives. Their personal stories, told by surf writer Alex Workman and captured by Russell Ord’s evocative and breathtaking photography, are a testament to the boundless beauty, mystery and inspiration of the oceanGet our weekend culture and lifestyle email Continue reading...

Culture

6 h. ago There were supposed to be 800 homes, shops and a school off this M4 junction but there's nothing

An outline planning application was submitted for the village of Pentre Felindre in 2018 - there's still nothing there

Politics

6 h. ago Emmerdale star Isabel Hodgins calls for villager to 'come back' in romance plea

The Victoria Sugden actress wants to be reunited with an old flame

Politics

8 h. ago The hidden paradise waterfalls made famous on Instagram where two people died

The attraction is a magnet for tourists and locals alike, with waters that are always crystal clear and a series of tumbling water, but this week it was the site of tragedy, underlining the risks posed for those visiting the area

Events

8 h. ago British tourist left gobsmacked by one thing in Spanish supermarket

She saw some things that you wouldn't be able to get in the UK.

Politics

8 h. ago Brit tourist mysteriously vanishes from holiday Airbnb as friend spots worrying sign

While on holiday in Brazil, Denis Kopanev walked out of the Airbnb he was staying in and disappeared without a trace, with his family and friends desperately waiting to hear from him

Society

9 h. ago Palmeiras president Leila Pereira: ‘I fought for this. I hope my fight inspires others’

Of the 32 clubs at the men’s Club World Cup, Palmeiras have the only female president, a billionaire businesswoman who pulls no punches“People think women are the weaker sex, and we’re not. I fight back. If they hit me, I hit back – but much harder. The way I hit back is by continuing to work and by showcasing Palmeiras’s work.”Leila Pereira is in full flow as she sits in the Palmeiras president’s office in São Paulo. In the 110-year history of a club founded by Italian working-class immigrants, she is the first woman to hold the post. The male dominance of global football is laid bare once again when you look at the lineup for the revamped men’s Club World Cup in the United States: of the 32 participating clubs, representing six continents, Pereira is the only female president. Continue reading...

Politics

9 h. ago Brit tourist walks into Spanish supermarket and is amazed by one thing

A woman has shared a video of the things she found in a Spanish supermarket, and she was left gobsmacked by one thing in particular - and it's something that's very rare in the UK

Politics

10 h. ago ITV Emmerdale Romeo star's life off screen and where you recognise him from

In the latest episode of Emmerdale, viewers were introduced to cheeky delivery driver Romeo who caused chaos in the village - but where have you seen him before?

Politics

10 h. ago UK tourist missing in Brazil after leaving his passport at his Airbnb

Friends and family have not heard from Denis since Monday

Society

10 h. ago UK tourist missing after passport and belongings left in room

Friends and family have not heard from Denis since Monday

Events

10 h. ago ITV Emmerdale fans 'rumble' new shop owner as Eric Pollard is forced to sell

ITV Emmerdale viewers are convinced they've worked out who will take over the village shop, following Eric Pollard's confession that he will have to sell the business

Politics

10 h. ago Archaeologists uncover France’s deepest shipwreck: ‘As if time froze’

Researchers suspect vessel was carrying cargo of ceramics made in Italian coastal region of Liguria in the 16th century

Politics

11 h. ago The grand tour: one playwright’s quest to set foot in every African country before turning 60

Worried that he didn’t understand the continent of his heritage, Femi Elufowoju Jr challenged himself to visit all 54 of its nations. His trip took him from bustling Ghana to the tranquility of Tanzania – and sparked the idea for a playAt 53, I made myself a promise. Having built a reputation as the go-to authority on African culture in UK theatre, I realised with uncomfortable clarity that my knowledge barely scratched the surface of the continent’s vast complexity. What followed was an extraordinary seven-year quest to visit all 54 African nations before my 60th birthday – a journey that would ultimately transform into my ambitious new theatrical project, 54.60 Africa.The catalyst came during a 2015 world tour with theatre company Complicité that took me to Cape Town. Standing in the shadow of Table Mountain, I confronted a paradox that had long troubled me: despite my Nigerian ancestry and theatrical expertise, my understanding of Africa remained frustratingly...

Politics

11 h. ago 'I ate at McDonald's in the Philippines and five items blew me away'

A tourist from the US tried out fast food giant McDonald's while visiting the Philippines, and said one item could be a 'game-changer' if they introduced it back home

Politics

11 h. ago Father, 39, hit by devastating motor neurone disease after suffering barely there symptom

Just eight months after his first warning shot, Andres Albaladejo from Tampa, was diagnosed with ALS - the most common form of motor neurone disease.

Events

11 h. ago Who plays Romeo on Emmerdale and where have I seen him before?

There was a new face in the village on Friday night's episode of Emmerdale as delivery driver Romeo caused chaos in the village - but where have you seen the actor before?

Politics