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Best cheap hotels in Edinburgh, reviewed
From the prim and proper Miss Jean Brodie to the Royal residence at Holyrood, Edinburgh has long been seen as the landed gentry of Scottish cities. It’s ancient, it’s charming and it’s…well, it’s a bit posh. This is the city where literature is woven into the fabric of its history, …
When is the best time to visit Dubai and what to do?
Dubai likes to do things bigger and bolder than most cities. A trip to the City of Gold can emcompass everything from fine dining eateries and desert trips to glamorous beach clubs, with the city already welcoming 13.2 million visitors between January and September 2024.The Burj Khalifa and the world’s …
Budget airline Spirit files for bankruptcy
US budget carrier Spirit Airlines has announced it has filed for bankruptcy protection after accumulating debt and losing more than $2.5bn since 2020But it has stressed to its customers that it will still continue to fly.The airline announced on Monday 18 November that it has entered into a “restructuring support …
RFK Jr wants to promote raw milk as HHS secretary – experts say it’s dangerous
Robert F Kennedy was announced as Donald Trump’s Department of Health and Human Services secretary on Thursday (November 14), alarming public health experts who have questioned his stance on vaccines, chronic disease and chemicals in food.Days before the presidential election, Kennedy shared his wish list for the FDA, which included …
RFK Jr wants to promote raw milk as HHS secretary – experts say it’s dangerous
Robert F Kennedy was announced as Donald Trump’s Department of Health and Human Services secretary on Thursday (November 14), alarming public health experts who have questioned his stance on vaccines, chronic disease and chemicals in food.Days before the presidential election, Kennedy shared his wish list for the FDA, which included …
Are London Tube strikes happening today?
London Underground drivers have called off plans to carry out strikes on the Tube network just days before they were supposed to start.Train drivers’ union Aslef announced on Tuesday (5 November) that they were suspending strike action due to take place on 7 and 12 November across the London Underground …
What is South Korea’s 4B movement? Interest spikes after US election
The South Korean 4B movement has seen a spike in interest amid the results from the 2024 US presidential election.On Wednesday (November 6) morning, Republican candidate Donald Trump claimed victory over Vice President Kamala Harris. Throughout his 2024 reelection campaign, the former president has celebrated the Supreme Court’s 2022 decision …
The best and worst hotel brands revealed
Three lesser-known Spanish hotel chains are favoured among guests as the best international hotel brands, beating out some big names such as Hilton and Holiday Inn, a new Which? survey has revealed.Iberostar, Paradores and RIU came joint-first in a table ranking international hotel brands based on a survey carried out …
There was no second date after I found his MAGA Instagram: Dating and politics
There was something off about my date. A flinch at a Trump joke, a strange look when I mentioned my immigrant parent. I had a sinking feeling that he was on the opposite end of the political spectrum. When I got home, I did the natural thing and checked his …
Two women realize they were swapped at birth 50 years ago after DNA test
A DNA test led two women to discover that they were switched at birth 50 years ago. Two women in England have just learned they went home with the wrong families after being born in the same hospital in 1967—making it the first confirmed case of a baby switch by …
Life-sized Taylor Swift cake collapses on its way to international baking competition
A life-sized Taylor Swift cake collapses on its way to an international baking competition, Cake International. According to BBC, artist and baker Elza Baldzhiyska planned on showing off the Swift cake at the competition taking place near Birmingham on November 1. The cake captured the pop star, 34, rocking her …
Best spa hotels in Edinburgh, reviewed
There’s plenty to see and do in the beguiling Scottish capital. Edinburgh is probably the only city in the world where you can summit a looming extinct volcano right in the centre, explore the history of a sprawling castle complex and wander the alleyways of a medieval old town all …
Two police dogs found dead in handler’s car after ventilation system failed
Two police dogs tragically died in their handler’s car after a cooling pod failed when the engine was turned off.On Thursday, 31 October, a New South Wales police officer left two German shepherds, Xtra and Soldier, in his car at 10:30 am while attending a training development day just 300 …
Union call off November Tube strikes after last-ditch talks
Strikes planned by London Underground staff in the RMT have been suspended, the union has announced.Workers had been due to walk out on Friday evening and across several dates over the coming weeks in a dispute over pay, sparking fears of severe disruption on the network.However, on Friday afternoon a …
Woman finds homeless teen asleep in her yard – her response won people’s heart
A woman found a teenager sleeping in her yard, and her response has since gone viral on social media. In a series of TikTok videos, user Elly Pimentel shared how she helped an unhoused teenage boy who kept sleeping in her yard. Athough she initially hesitated before sharing anything about …
World’s fattest cat Crumbs dies weighing 38 pounds weeks after his stint at fat camp
The world’s fattest cat, Crumbs, died a few weeks after attending a feline fat camp. After gaining viral fame as “Kroshik” — the Russian word for “Crumbs” — the cat was put on a weight-loss regimen following his rescue from the basement of a Russian hospital. Crumbs had been raised …
These are the best places to travel to in 2025
National Geographic has named its top 25 destinations to explore next year, from the tropical savannahs of Brazil all the way to the icy fjords of Greenland.The science, culture and travel brand has unveiled what they believe to be the must-see destinations of 2025, handpicked by their explorers, photographers and …
Mom issues warning after daughter suffers second-degree burns from gluing fake nails
A mother has issued a warning after her daughter suffered second-degree burns while gluing on fake nails. In a video shared on TikTok, a mother named Jessica Klick shared how her 11-year-old daughter Sienna was at a friend’s house when they decided to try on some fake nails that her …
Chris Kaba’s family says policing reforms like ‘punishment’ for his case
The family of Chris Kaba has said the Home Secretary’s new policing reforms, which include anonymity for prosecuted firearms officers unless they are convicted, were like a “punishment” for his case.
These are the UK’s most haunted places
The UK is home to some of the most breathtaking and impressive historical buildings, towns and cities, all brimming with remnants of the past. Yet with centuries upon centuries of history, not all has settled down and got lost in time – and some gruesome and violent memories lurk in …
Best boutique hotels in Edinburgh, reviewed
From the medieval closes of the Old Town to the regal townhouses of the Georgian New Town, Edinburgh is a city brimming with character. Days can be spent exploring independent shops on winding alleys, discovering the storied history of castles and palaces, and hiking up an extinct volcano. And that’s …
Odyssey timeline: How the four-month Belfast ordeal unfolded before setting sail
When it was announced that the residential cruise ship Odyssey would set sail around the world this year, visiting more than 425 ports in 147 destinations over the course of three and a half years, some passengers immediately knew that they needed a place on that ship.What they did not …
Met officer sacked for ‘appalling’ racist tweets
A Metropolitan Police officer has been sacked for posting offensive tweets about Jewish people and non-Muslims.
Greenland’s new international airport hopes to open the territory up to the world
Greenland is set to open a new international airport next month, aiming to entice more adventure tourists and visitors to the ice-capped territory by making it more accessible.From 28 November, visitors to Greenland’s capital Nuuk will be able to get a direct flight to the city for the very first …
Why do straight men hate my XL blazer?
Why, after years of womenswear evolution, are men still bothered by a woman dressed in loose-fitting tailoring?
Top 10 spooky stays on Airbnb for Halloween
Spooky season is here, and those who love all things petrifying will be going all out in the lead-up to Halloween, perhaps even booking a trip away to some of the most spine-chilling destinations in the UK and beyond.Whether you’re looking for a mystical wizarding-themed trip away with the family, …
10 most beautiful places to visit in Dubrovnik
Colossal stone walls, limestone-paved streets and breathtaking historic buildings are just a handful of the unique qualities characteristic to one of Croatia’s most popular destinations, all perched on the edge of the glimmering Adriatic Sea. Aptly nicknamed “the Pearl of the Adriatic”, Dubrovnik has long been renowned as one of …
Prince of Wales calls for ‘systemic change’ to end homelessness
The Prince of Wales has called for a movement that creates “systemic change” to end homelessness in the UK.
Mother refused Airbnb refund despite Hurricane Milton barrelling towards Florida
A US woman has called out an Airbnb host in Florida for their “lack of empathy” after they refused to give her a refund for a holiday she booked for her family before Hurricane Milton struck.Kaitlynn Thayer, a mother of five, took to TikTok to air her grievances with an …