Delays to UK’s Houses of Parliament renovation could add £420 million to bill
Plans to restore the Victorian neo-Gothic edifice, which is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring Westminster Abbey, stretch back more than a decade. Read More
Spanish police conclude initials ‘P.S.’ in diary of former party member refer to PM Pedro Sánchez
A Civil Guard report identifies the initials “P.S.” with the prime minister and names Santos Cerdán as the driving force behind efforts to derail the case against Sánchez’s brother. Read…
Lavender Provence farmers forced to raise laying hens to keep their activity going
The emblem of Provence, which attracts thousands of tourists every year, isn’t as profitable as before. Lavender has become a burden for many farmers who are operating at a loss…
The world’s most beautiful airports 2026 list has been revealed – and only one is in Europe
Prix Versailles has unveiled its list of the seven most beautiful airports in the world for 2026. Read More
US businessman detained in Myanmar over alleged Chamber of Commerce fraud
A former US Marine and ex-AmCham Myanmar president was detained at Yangon airport Thursday after the chamber uncovered $300,000 in allegedly unauthorised payments linked to former board members. Read more…
Robert De Niro has a four-word cinematic reference for Donald Trump
Safe to say that screen legend Robert De Niro did not send Donald Trump a birthday card for his 80th… At a New York event last night, the actor used…
Want to book a life-changing holiday? Then travel to these destinations
Searching for more than a beach break? These are the places that travellers say transformed their lives when they returned home. Read More
Proscribing pro-Palestinian group as ‘terrorist’ was lawful, UK court says
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper had defended the proscription, arguing supporters of the group were unaware of the “full nature” of the organisation. Read More
Air travellers to enjoy free cabin luggage and keep delay compensation after decade-long talks
Airlines argue that if the sector is required to comply with stricter compensation and financial rules, ticket prices will inevitably go up. Read More
Rare masterpieces from former Tottenham FC owner’s collection head to auction in London
The collection, belonging to billionaire and former Tottenham Hotspur owner Joe Lewis, features masterpieces by Modigliani, Klimt, Picasso and Freud. Read More