45 m. ago Sanatorium review – Ukraine health resort guests seek sanctuary amid shelling

Poignant documentary by Irish director Gar O’Rourke peers into a faded Soviet-era institution where visitors search for relief while war grinds on outsideThere is something ever so slightly Martin Parr-like about this documentary, filmed inside a shabby rundown health resort near Odesa, in Ukraine. It’s not the colour palette, which is Soviet-era pale beige, but the images of holidaymakers: elderly men strutting about in thongs and playing ping pong in their vests; retirees of both sexes glad-ragged at the disco. Like Parr’s photos, the images are funny but not unkind; everyone retains their dignity. The director is Irish film-maker Gar O’Rourke, who planned Sanatorium before the war, but filmed it after Russia invaded Ukraine, which adds a layer of melancholy to the guests’ search for health and happiness.The huge Kuyalnik sanatorium is a time warp with its brutalist architecture and institutional interiors. Back in its glory days, people must have come here in their thousands. Now...

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54 m. ago Public consultations on Stirling's proposed 'tourist tax' to get underway

The draft scheme, which was informed by feedback in an extensive public engagement process earlier this year, outlines ambitious plans to enhance, support and future-proof the region's visitor economy.

Politics

2 h. ago Naomi Osaka is bringing Labubus to the US Open – complete with terrible pun names

One of her toys was even identified as a player guest with full access to player dining

Events

2 h. ago Primary school teacher horrified to find bizarre dead body part under public toilet

A small Japanese village was shook by a body found dead in the cess pit of the toilet. The man was so filfthy he had to be cleaned up twice before he could be identified.

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2 h. ago Fewer international tourists are traveling to the US. That’s not expected to change anytime soon

In the first seven months of the year, the number of overseas visitors declined by more than 3 million, compared to the same period a year before, according to U.S. government data

Society

3 h. ago "I’ve painted murals all over the world, but nothing compares to your hometown"

A new international festival will see a town centre transformed into dramatic landscapes

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3 h. ago ‘Artefacts were just sitting in suitcases in people’s homes’: the London museum preserving Somali culture

The UK’s first dedicated space for Somali heritage has built its collection from 15 years of donations. Culture House’s founders explain the power of giving a permanent home to a community’s heritage and hopesYou could probably walk right past Culture House without noticing it. Tucked away, just off the bustle of London’s Uxbridge Road, the building’s muted colours, simple sign and arched doorway give little away. Step inside, though, and you’ll soon be enticed by what is the UK’s first permanent exhibition and cultural space dedicated to Somali heritage.Officially opened last May, Culture House features a collection of over 150 artefacts, a rotating exhibition, poetry workshops and a digital archive. It has quickly developed a reputation as a hub for the UK’s Somali community, while drawing in curious visitors from outside the diaspora too. Non-profit group the Anti-Tribalism Movement, who lead the project, say the aim is to “celebrate, preserve and connect” Somali culture and comm...

Culture

3 h. ago Freddie Mercury's 'secret' daughter can't prove her identity for heartbreaking reason

By revealing the existence of Freddie Mercury's alleged daughter, author Lesley-Ann Jones has irked many Queen fans who demand proof. But that evidence may never come.

Events

4 h. ago ‘What reconciliation? What forgiveness?’: Syria’s deadly reckoning

Over a few brutal days in March, as sectarian violence and revenge killings tore through parts of Syria, two friends from different communities tried to find a way to surviveOn the night of 6 March, Munir, his wife and their two sons, both in their 20s, got no sleep. They huddled together in a small bedroom in their apartment as government troops and militiamen entered their neighbourhood of Qusour in the coastal city of Baniyas and went from house to house. The fighters seemed to be moving through the streets with little coordination. One house might get raided by five separate groups, while others were left untouched. “There was no plan,” Munir said, “just violence and looting.”The first question the fighters were asking when they stormed into an apartment was: “Are you a Sunni or an Alawite?” The answer decided the fate of the residents. Sunnis were spared – although in some cases their apartments were looted. When the raiders found an Alawite home, some stole what they...

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4 h. ago Major solar storm set to slam Earth TONIGHT sparking Northern Lights spectacle AND outages

A powerful solar storm is set to hit Earth tonight, sparking a stunning Northern Lights display across 18 US states while raising serious concerns about potential power grid disruptions and communication blackouts

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6 h. ago Fewer international tourists are traveling to the US. Here’s why that’s not expected to change anytime soon

In the first seven months of the year, the number of overseas visitors declined by more than 3 million, compared to the same period a year before, according to U.S. government data

Society

6 h. ago Burning Man horror as police issue major update over man found dead at festival

The Pershing County Sheriff's Office is seeking help identifying the man who was found dead at the Burning Man Festival in Nevada on Saturday, August 30

Events

7 h. ago Northern Lights will shine across much of the UK TONIGHT and in coming days... will YOU be able to spot the aurora?

Those in the Midlands and the north of the UK are best-placed to see an incredible display over the next two days, with the best viewing conditions predicted for Monday.

Politics

10 h. ago Five takeaways from ‘world class’ Universal Studios theme park planned for UK

Bosses promise thousands of jobs will be created with millions of visitors

Politics

10 h. ago Liverpool take firm view on future Marc Guehi transfer after deadline day deal collapses

Liverpool ended up missing out on a deadline day deal for Marc Guehi after Crystal Palace decided to pull the plug on a transfer at the eleventh hour in a dramatic twist

Economics

10 h. ago Major Burning Man murder investigation update as police seek to identify victim

The Pershing County Sheriff's Office has released an update regarding the homicide investigation into the death of a man at the Burning Man Festival in Nevada

Events

11 h. ago The surprising truth about people who prefer to walk around home naked

A study by the University of Rochester in New York looked at how different everyday behaviors are linked to people who display high intellect.

Politics

11 h. ago Northern Lights in UK: Exactly where and when Brits can see Aurora Borealis

The Met Office has said the Aurora Borealis could be visible across most parts of the UK this week and the display could also be enjoyed without the need for photographic equipment

Politics

12 h. ago Britain's Got Talent Bruno Tonioli's replacement confirmed as judge quits ITV talent show

The former Strictly Come Dancing star has decided to quit the ITV show and his replacement has already been confirmed

Events

12 h. ago The strange habit that is actually a sign you have a high IQ

A study by the University of Rochester in New York looked at how different everyday behaviors are linked to people who display high intellect.

Politics