Dubai’s world-famous Burj Al Arab hotel is set to close for 18 months for restoration works
The property, which opened in 1999, is known for its opulent interiors featuring Statuario marble, Swarovski crystals and 24-carat gold leaf. Read More
‘Living Bodies’: Michelangelo and Rodin brought together in landmark Louvre exhibition
A major new exhibition at the Louvre Museum brings together two of sculpture’s greatest names – Michelangelo and Auguste Rodin – in a rare cross-century dialogue. Read More
Trump and Meloni: From close relations to a transatlantic crisis
The relationship between Trump and Meloni was typified by warm handshakes and even warmer words until the US leader did something considered by most Italians to be unthinkable: he criticised…
These train journeys have the best views, according to eye-tracking technology
Japan’s Sagano Romantic Train takes the crown, while three of the top five routes are in Europe. Read More
UN nuclear chief urges checks of Iran’s programme in potential deal to end war
Tehran has not allowed the IAEA access to its nuclear facilities bombed by Israel and the US during a 12-day conflict in June, according to a confidential IAEA report. Read…
Jamie Dornan as Aragorn in new Lord Of The Rings film ‘The Hunt For Gollum’ gets mixed reaction
The latest entry in the J.R.R. Tolkien big-screen Lord Of The Rings saga gets some casting news… And some fans aren’t thrilled. Read More
Trump accuses Italy’s Meloni of not having ‘courage’ to back Iran war
Donald Trump attacks European ally Meloni for refusing to back the war on Iran and for defending Pope Leo XIV, sparking a rare show of unity among Italian parties. Read…
Strikes hit Sloviansk and Sumy as Russia pounds Ukrainian cities
Russia strikes Sloviansk with a FAB-1500 bomb, wrecking civilian buildings, while repeated drone attacks ignite major fires in Sumy’s industrial zone. Read more at Read More
Brussels says EU age verification check ready amid child safety push
The President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen told major online platforms there were “‘no more excuses” not to protect children online as it unveiled its age verification…
This airline is launching bunk bed sleep pods you can book on ultra-long-haul flights
Available on select flights between Auckland and New Zealand, the four-hour sessions are priced from €248. Read More