Model scalped in Dubai attack rebuilds life after coma
Ukrainian model Maria Kovalchuk, 21, details her recovery after a brutal assault in Dubai left her in a coma. She reveals chilling threats and her journey to walk again.
Ukrainian model Maria Kovalchuk, 21, details her recovery after a brutal assault in Dubai left her in a coma. She reveals chilling threats and her journey to walk again.
Ukrainian model Maria Kovalchuk reveals her recovery 10 months after a brutal assault in Dubai left her in a coma with a broken spine. She and her family now face chilling threats.
Plan your year with the official 2026 UK bank holiday calendar. See all confirmed dates for England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, including the next day off.
Plan your year with the official 2026 UK bank holiday calendar. Find out when England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland get their next well-deserved day off.
Maria Kovalchuk, 21, is learning to live again after being scalped and thrown from a roof in Dubai. Read her harrowing story of survival and the ongoing mystery.
An Australian man woke to find all his money gone after Heritage Bank froze his accounts. The bank apologised for the scare, blaming an unread email. Read the full story.
Maria Kovalchuk, found with a broken spine in Dubai, is walking again after rehabilitation in Norway. She alleges torture by wealthy Russians, who deny the claims.
The UK government has confirmed the 2026 bank holiday calendar, revealing an eight to ten-day break depending on region. Critics brand the long summer gap 'ludicrous'. See the full list of dates here.
The government has published the 2026 bank holiday calendar, revealing an eight to ten-day break depending on location. Critics slam the 'ludicrous' summer gap in England and Wales. See all the dates here.
Reality star Luisa Zissman tours her huge Dubai garden and reveals the eye-watering cost of moving her five horses, as she blames UK crime and weather for her family's relocation.
Australian expat Louise Starkey shared her shock after being charged AED 380 (£80) for two vodka Red Bulls at a Dubai concert. Discover the reaction and why such prices are common.
Your complete guide to the 2026 bank holidays for England and Wales. Discover the eight dates, including a moved Boxing Day and early Easter. Plan your year now.
Discover how Dubai transforms into a festive wonderland with markets, snow & carols, attracting thousands despite the heat. Explore the cultural fusion and expat experiences.
Mia O'Brien, 24, convicted in a one-day Arabic trial for alleged cocaine possession, is home in Merseyside for Christmas after a major campaign. Read the full story.
Mia O'Brien, 24, returns to UK after 25-year sentence in Dubai for cocaine charges. Her family calls release a 'living hell' ended. Read the full story.
Albert Douglas is home for Christmas after four years of alleged torture and abuse in Dubai prisons over debts he didn't owe. Read his harrowing story.
The UK government has confirmed changes to bank holidays for 2026 and 2027, with Boxing Day moving and an extra festive day off in 2027. Plan your annual leave now.
A British mum-of-two details her family's £6,120 monthly expenses in Dubai, from school fees to villa rent. See the full financial breakdown and public reaction.
The UK Foreign Office has updated travel advice for the UAE, warning of a high threat of terrorist attacks targeting British nationals. Stay vigilant and check official guidance.
Denmark demands respect after Trump's Greenland envoy move, Israel approves 19 West Bank settlements, and a Russian general is killed in Moscow. Stay informed with our global briefing.
A wave of British celebrities, from Luisa Zissman to Rio Ferdinand, are relocating to Dubai, citing better lifestyle, safety, and financial benefits compared to the UK. Discover the reasons behind the exodus.
The UK government has updated travel advice for the UAE, warning terrorists are 'likely' to attack. British holidaymakers urged to stay vigilant.
Severe thunderstorms at Dubai International, the world's busiest airport, cause widespread flight cancellations and delays, stranding thousands of UK passengers. Discover your rights and the latest updates.
Major flooding hits Dubai after heaviest rainfall in 76 years. Police warn residents to stay indoors as unstable weather continues. Follow the latest updates.
Dubai International Airport is set to become the world's first to handle 100 million passengers in a year, with a majority now visiting the city rather than just connecting. Discover the shift driving this tourism boom.
Israel blocked a Canadian delegation with six MPs from entering the occupied West Bank, citing links to a banned NGO. Canada has lodged a formal protest over the treatment of its citizens.
Two British businessmen, Ryan Cornelius and Charles Ridley, remain imprisoned in Dubai for 17 years. Human rights lawyers demand Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper intervenes. The UK government must act now.
Watch the terrifying footage of a passenger putting a Dubai taxi driver in a chokehold and threatening to kill him. The driver suffered injuries in the vicious assault.
Reality star Gemma Collins is leaving Essex for a new life in Dubai, seeking a luxury lifestyle and a fresh start after personal heartaches and fertility struggles. Read her full story.
Chloe Bennett left her 'miserable' UK life for Dubai without a job. Now she runs her own business, earns 20% more, and enjoys a sun-soaked lifestyle. Discover her inspiring journey.