Identity of new 007: ‘Good bet’ that next actor to play James Bond announced this year says producer
Who will take the 007 mantle after Daniel Craig? Not long to find out, as the identity of the new James Bond will be announced this year, according to producer…
Everything points to ‘yes’: Ronaldo and Georgina may marry this weekend
Is it finally happening? After last week’s rumours came to nothing, all signs now point to Ronaldo and Georgina marrying on Saturday in Madeira after reserving two floors of a…
55 hours in the water: Polish swimmer crosses Baltic Sea from Sweden to home country
Bartłomiej Kubkowski has pulled off an extraordinary feat, becoming the first person to swim across the Baltic Sea from Sweden to Poland in 55 hours, covering 160 kilometres. Read More
Social media rumours spark biggest migration crisis between Morocco and Spain in years
Viral posts about opening the Spanish border pushed thousands of Moroccans towards Ceuta, exposing serious control failures. Several migrants say they were told they could cross and insist it was…
Freedom, safety and self-development: The top solo travel trends to know in 2026
A new survey shows more UK travellers are opting for solo adventures as they seek freedom, more confidence and the opportunity to carve out experiences on their own terms while…
Suspected heatstroke kills three lions at Japan zoo, spokesperson says
Ten of the 16 lions in Tama Zoological Park have suffered symptoms such as “loss of appetite and decreased activity” since mid-July, and three lionesses died, the zoo said in…
Gravity-defying dogs and brooding bovines: Meet the winners of the International Pet Photography Awards
Among a crowded field, Australian photographer Callie Soden took top honours at the 2026 International Pet Photography Awards. Read More
Sanction in limbo: How the EU hit a wall with its maritime services ban
Earlier this year, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed a full ban on maritime services for Russian oil tankers. But an extraordinary combination of factors has plunged the…
From Spain to Poland: Where does Ukraine’s EU bid have the most support?
A recent poll found that 49% of citizens across the EU support Ukraine joining the bloc, while 12% aren’t sure. Read More
‘Never seen anything like it’: Russia downs rare Portuguese drone for study
Russian forces shot down a Portuguese Tekever AR3 reconnaissance drone and say they will study it as a “rare” model. The UAV was sent to a research institute, where experts…