Delhi drinkers left dry after government’s alcohol policy U-turn
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All over the Indian capital, the sound of metal shutters being pulled down at off-licences has left drinkers high and dry. The dry spell, expected to last until 1 September, is the result of Delhi’s government scrappi...
Japan beachgoers warned to steer clear of dolphins after spate of attacks
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Beachgoers in Japan are being urged to stay away from dolphins following a spate of attacks thought to involve a single animal that have left at least six people with minor injuries. The cetacean – believed to be an a...
Steve Toussaint reveals racist abuse after being cast in House of the Dragon
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Steve Toussaint has revealed he received racist abuse online after he was cast as Corlys Velaryon in the upcoming Game Of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon. The 57-year-old British actor has previously starred in Do...
Russia unveils model of proposed space station after leaving ISS
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The Russian space agency has unveiled a physical model of what a planned Russian-built space station will look like, suggesting Moscow is serious about abandoning the International Space Station (ISS) and going it alo...
Boris Johnson’s summer of fun: what has the PM been doing?
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In three weeks’ time, Boris Johnson will no longer be UK prime minister. But, as many have observed, you could be forgiven for thinking he had already left. Despite the country being beset by a series of crises, from ...
Man held after fatal stabbing near Oxford Street in central London
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A man has been stabbed to death in a side road near London’s Oxford Street. The Metropolitan police said officers were called at around 11.40am on Monday to reports of a stabbing in Poland Street. Both London ambulanc...
People rush to aid Salman Rushdie after onstage attack at New York event – video
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Author Salman Rushdie has been stabbed in the neck while onstage at an event in New York state. The writer was attacked on Friday morning as he was about to give a lecture in Chautauqua, near Erie