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125 Years After Its Creation, The MICHELIN Guide Sets a New Global Standard for Hotel Excellence with the MICHELIN Key Distinction
The MICHELIN Guide is pleased to present its inaugural Global MICHELIN Keys Selection. Following the launch of MICHELIN Key distinctions in 15 top travel destinations1 last year, The MICHELIN Guide Inspectors have scoured the world and chosen...
Israel hands over Palestinian bodies but blocks Gaza aid
Israel has handed over unidentified and mutilated bodies of Palestinians to authorities in Gaza, even as it continues to block food shipments over Hamas’s alleged failure to properly return hostages. Hundreds of aid lorries are lining up at the...
Why investors can no longer count on the 60/40 portfolio
For decades, the 60/40 portfolio – a mix of 60 per cent stocks and 40 per cent bonds – was the trusted blueprint for balanced investing. The strategy around it was simple and effective: if stocks dipped, bonds often rose, providing a handy safety...
Bea Alonzo promotes wellness through active living and nutrition
Actress Bea Alonzo, now in her late 30s, has become more mindful of her health. As an active and outdoorsy person, she focuses on staying fit and maintaining proper nutrition as part of her daily routine. With a busy schedule that includes acting,...
New Data Reveals Which European Countries are Racing Ahead in Motorsport Obsession
Monaco reported the highest search volume for motorsport-related terms, averaging 1,148 searches per 100,000 residents. The Isle of Man (second) and Denmark (third) recorded average search volumes of 285 and 264 per 100,000 residents,...
The joy of qualifying belongs to the few, not the powerful
The announcement will come as a bit of a shock in Torshavn. These have been a heady few days in the Faroe Islands. On Thursday, the archipelago’s national team thrashed Montenegro in World Cup qualifying. On Sunday, a late goal from Martin...
England’s Elliott Anderson: Top Player to Watch at the 2026 World Cup
Following England’s 5-0 away victory over Latvia, the Three Lions ensured their qualification for the 2026 World Cup. One of the breakout stars of their 2026 World Cup qualification campaign was Nottingham Forest’s Elliott Anderson, who recently...
Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden left out of England squad but Saka returns
Thomas Tuchel has kept faith with the England squad that beat Andorra and excelled in Serbia last month and found no place for Jude Bellingham or Phil Foden in his camp for the friendly at home to Wales and the World Cup qualifier in Latvia. Foden...
200 niche, surprising and mind-blowing football facts to help you ace pub quizzes
Want some incredible football facts? We've got you covered. Whether you're revising for a pub quiz, bored at work or looking for something to read on the loo, we've got facts on all facets of the beautiful game. So strap in for a long, old ride –...
Duke Buchan Sworn In as US Ambassador to Morocco, to Arrive in Rabat Soon
Rabat – The US Embassy in Rabat announced on Wednesday that Ambassador Duke Buchan was officially sworn in yesterday as the United States Ambassador to Morocco. “He looks forward to arriving in Rabat soon to advance and strengthen the longstanding...
Russia Adopts Decree Allowing Quick Sale of Seized Assets from ‘Unfriendly’ Parties
The Russian president recently issued Decree No. 693 titled On Certain Specifics for the Sale of Property Held in Federal Ownership (Decree 693). Decree 693 is part of Russia’s broader countersanctions measures and allows the government to...
Malta signs International Code for Protection of Tourists
Malta has joined the International Code for the Protection of Tourists and hosted Europe’s first conference on tourism law, addressing sustainability, overtourism, short-term rentals, and consumer protection. MALTA – Malta has become the 29th...
High in the Pyrenees: discovering the rare capercaillie
Less than two hours’ drive from the Aude is one of the 10 most mountainous countries on the planet; the Principality of Andorra. Sandwiched between its neighbours of France and Spain, this tiny country is most visited for one of two reasons;...
Centre: ACC approves Key Postings across Ministries, Check List
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) on Monday approved a series of appointments, extensions, and recommendations across the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), Indian Engineering Service (IES), Indian...
England's World Cup starts here - but there are questions Thomas Tuchel must answer
The first phase of the Thomas Tuchel era is complete. England sealed World Cup qualification on Tuesday night in Riga with a 5-0 win against Latvia, their sixth straight win in Group K. They have not even conceded a goal. Behind Spain, they are...
Hugo Broos Leads Bafana Bafana Back To The FIFA World Cup After 24 Years
BLOEMFONTEIN, SOUTH AFRICA - SEPTEMBER 09: South Africa players celebrate during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier match between South Africa and Nigeria at Toyota Stadium on September 09, 2025 in Bloemfontein, South Africa. (Photo by Charlé...
Malta joins International Code for Protection of Tourists
Malta has become the 29th country globally, and the 6th in Europe, to adhere to the International Code for the Protection of Tourists (ICPT). The move marks a significant step in strengthening global commitments to travellers’ rights and consumer...
Dubai court criticises BR Shetty's 'parade of lies' as it orders $46m payment
A Dubai International Finance Centre (DIFC) court has ordered NMC Healthcare founder and former chief executive BR Shetty to pay $46 million to State Bank of India after ruling that he lied under oath about signing a personal guarantee for a $50...
Malta joins International Code for Protection of Tourists and hosts landmark conference on tourism law
Malta has become the 29th country globally, and the 6th in Europe, to adhere to the International Code for the Protection of Tourists (ICPT). The move marks a significant step in strengthening global commitments to travellers’ rights and consumer...