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With the growing chaos in the world, tourism that prioritises wellness, nature, and above all else, silence, is soaring in popularity. If you’re looking for all of the above with a side of gorgeous Scottish Highlands scenery, this new retreat might just be for you. Set to open in June 2026, Kilchoan Estate by Dunton is located in the Knoydart Peninsula between Loch Nevis and Loch Hourn. The most remote part of the UK mainland, the property is only accessible via a 27-kilometre hike from Glenfinnan, or a 30-minute ferry from Mallaig. The first European property from Dunton, the brand…
Published on 14/04/2026 – 6:54 GMT+2 Soon after pink posters advertising a band called “The Cockroaches” mysteriously popped up in London earlier this month, with a QR code leading to a barebones website displaying the date 11 April 2026, ears began to prick up. The Times confirmed what many Rolling Stones fans suspected: The Cockroaches are, in fact, the celebrated British rock group. And they’re back with a brand new single. The Rolling Stones, under their moniker, released a new song titled ‘Rough and Twisted’ as a vinyl exclusive over the weekend – just ahead of Record Store Day. The…
After peace talks over the weekend between Tehran and Washington failed to deliver an agreement, President Donald Trump said the United States would blockade ships entering or leaving the strait to ratchet up pressure on Iran to strike a deal to curtail its nuclear program and open the vital waterway to maritime traffic. But France and the U.K. have signaled their disapproval of Trump’s latest attempt to strong-arm Iran. Friday’s summit is aimed at “driv[ing] forward the international effort we have built in recent weeks to ensure freedom of navigation,” said a spokesperson for the British prime minister. But it’s…
A potential collapse of the internal radiation shelter at the defunct Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine could risk a release of radioactivity into the environment, Greenpeace warned on Tuesday (14 April). It comes just days before the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster, which remains the world’s worst nuclear disaster. On 26 April 1986, while Ukraine was part of the Soviet Union, a reactor at the plant exploded, contaminating a vast area spanning Ukraine, Belarus and Russia. Following the disaster, an inner steel-and-concrete structure, known as the sarcophagus, was hastily built around the destroyed reactor to prevent further radiation…
Published on 14/04/2026 – 12:30 GMT+2 The EU’s new Entry/Exit System (EES) brought travel “chaos” to airport border control over the weekend, with queues of up to three hours and reports of stranded passengers missing flights. Following a series of delays and phased preparations, the biometric border control system was officially introduced across the Schengen area on Friday 10 April, and is now in place across 29 European countries. Applying to non-EU travellers entering any of the Schengen states for short stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period, the system replaces manual passport stamping with digital records…
By Theo Farrant & AP Published on 14/04/2026 – 10:58 GMT+2 The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame just got a whole lot louder. Phil Collins, Iron Maiden, Billy Idol, Oasis, Sade and Joy Division/New Order are among the newest inductees, joined by long-overdue first-time nominees Wu-Tang Clan and the late, great Luther Vandross. American rapper Queen Latifah and Nigerian Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti are among the names recognised in the outstanding contributions categories. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is an American institution that honours the most influential and iconic artists in music history. Despite the name, it’s not just limited…
The report specifically mentioned online misinformation targeting Narva, a border city with a majority population of Russian speakers. In recent weeks, an online campaign promoting the secession of Narva and the surrounding Ida-Viru county has drawn attention in Estonia and beyond. Prime Minister Kristen Michal spoke out publicly against the separatist movement, which he described as “an information operation created by Russia to sow discord.” “For the adversary, having such campaigns amplified by mainstream media is considered a success, as it enhances the credibility and reach of hostile messages,” the KAPO report stated. Estonia’s secret services noted Russian intelligence operations…
Published on 14/04/2026 – 12:17 GMT+2 Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez defended China’s role as a key player in international stability and the search for peace in the Middle East during a visit to Beijing on Tuesday, while announcing 19 bilateral agreements to strengthen economic ties between the two countries. At a press conference following his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Sánchez confirmed the start of a “strategic dialogue” with Beijing and stressed that China should see Spain and Europe as “partners” for investment and cooperation. Of the agreements announced, a dozen are linked to the economy and aim…
The old wooden chest had been in the family for a century, moved from the attic to the barn, from the barn to the garage. Nobody knew it contained a treasure trove of French cinema. Nobody until Bill McFarland, a retired teacher and great-grandson of a projectionist from rural Pennsylvania, US, discovered some old films that_”seemed too precious to throw away”,_ he recalls. But the septuagenarian “had no idea what they represented” or how to view them. So he turned to the archivists at the Library of Congress in Culpeper, Virginia. This was the start of a long process of…
The Spanish prime minister said Europe has an obligation to fill the gap as the U.S. steps back from international cooperation, in remarks at the European Pulse Forum, an initiative of POLITICO and beBartlet. Apr 10 4 mins read