Bayeux Tapestry unveiled to UK public for first time at British Museum
Cecilia and Fabio Zanini were completely wowed by the scale of the Bayeux Tapestry. “I was amazed by the vibrancy…
Labour mayors in England vow to cap tourist tax at 5%
Labour’s regional mayors in England have pledged to cap a new fee on visitors’ overnight stays at 5%, after hospitality…
Use all powers necessary on anti-migrant protests, home secretary tells police
“These scenes have caused disruption for people and, given that people are dressed in black wearing balaclavas, there is a…
More than 20 children feared dead in DR Congo school fire
At least 24 schoolchildren are feared dead in a stampede as they tried to flee a fire that engulfed two…
Washington Spirit sign Luvanga – but is it a record deal?
Tanzanian striker Clara Luvanga has joined the Washington Spirit from Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr in a deal believed to be…
Algeria to sever diplomatic ties with UAE
Algeria is severing diplomatic ties with the United Arab Emirates after “provocative or hostile” acts by the Gulf state, its…
On the Radar: Ecuador Boat Strikes, Peru Prisons, and Bolivia’s Coca Surge
What’s different about the US anti-drug strategy in Ecuador? Is Keiko Fujimori delivering on her tough-on-crime campaign promises in Peru?…
Catherine joins William as he says sport can save lives from suicide
It was important that sports stars admitted their own vulnerability, said Olympic cyclist Dame Laura Kenny. She spoke movingly of…
Royal family rift after popular TV news presenter chosen to succeed Ugandan king
The existence of Oyo’s son was first publicly revealed in the days after the king’s death by President Museveni, who…
Russia to open more cultural centres in Africa as it seeks to broaden influence
“We’re significantly changing the programme itself. We’re increasing the intensity of our work and the level of oversight,” said Igor…