Entertainment
Kate Middleton Declines Autograph Request Due to Royal Protocol in Wales
The Princess of Wales politely refused a fan's autograph request during a rainy walkabout in Powys, citing a longstanding royal protocol that prohibits signatures.
Sports
Toto Wolff Dismisses Mercedes Engine Controversy as 'Storm in a Teacup'
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff downplays the controversy over the team's new F1 engine, calling it a 'storm in a teacup,' while Red Bull's Max Verstappen warns of a significant power advantage ahead of a crucial e-vote.
Politics
New York Mayor Mamdani Makes Unannounced Trip to Washington for Trump Meeting
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani is meeting Donald Trump in Washington on Thursday, an unannounced trip confirmed by officials. This follows Trump's recent praise of Mamdani as a 'nice guy' during his State of the Union address.
Crime
UK Survey Exposes 'Pleasure Gap' in British Sex Lives
A new Superdrug report finds Brits have sex 105 times a year but desire 144, with significant gender disparities in satisfaction and orgasm rates.
Business
Health
Weather
Durdle Door Beach Closed After Storms Destroy Access Steps
Durdle Door beach on Dorset's Jurassic Coast has been temporarily closed after storms destroyed part of the steps leading to the iconic limestone arch. The Lulworth Estate cited public safety concerns.
US Bomb Cyclone Closes Schools, Cancels Flights in Northeast
Winter Storm Hernando, a bomb cyclone, unleashed blizzard conditions across the northeastern US, closing schools, canceling over 10,000 flights, and leaving 650,000 without power.
England's Wettest Winter in 10 Years After Stormy Season
England has recorded its wettest winter since 2016, with rainfall 35% above average. Southern England saw its seventh wettest winter on record, while Scotland remained dry.
Sydney CBD Sinkhole Swallows Truck After Pipe Burst
A burst water pipe created a massive sinkhole in Sydney's CBD, trapping a delivery truck and forcing school closures amid severe flooding and rescue operations.
Fiji Airways Business Class: LA-Sydney via Nadi Review
A seasoned traveller reviews Fiji Airways business class from Los Angeles to Sydney via Nadi, highlighting exceptional comfort, Fijian hospitality, and competitive pricing on this long-haul route.
British Isles Geography: Thursday Challenge
Thursday means geography challenge time! Test your knowledge of the British Isles with questions about landscapes, cities, rivers, and famous landmarks.