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The dining table disappeared beneath a lavish procession of dishes. Our family took food seriously. It was sacred, even. Dinner was never merely about eating. It was the one time each day when everyone was expected to gather, regardless of schedules, moods or whatever else the world demanded outside that room. At the centre sat the pièce de résistance: a whole steamed fish, usually sea bass, topped with ribbons of ginger and spring onion in a fragrant pool of oil and soy sauce. Alongside it were...

Archaeologists have long found a disturbing pattern in the graves of ancient rulers: the dead were sometimes accompanied by other dead. Around royal tombs, the remains of people – who appear to have been killed specifically to follow their masters into the afterlife – lie alongside precious objects and weapons. A new study from Egypt has brought this practice back into the news. At the ancient royal cemetery of Abydos, archaeologists re-examined the skulls of people buried around the tombs of...

When Sonia Chandiramani lost her mum to ovarian cancer in 2017, she found solace in an unexpected place: the rugby pitch. “I was spending five nights a week with my team, plus weekends,” says the 33-year-old Chandiramani, who had been playing since she was 14. “It was my second family. “At her funeral, people showed up, and it meant a lot,” she says. “It’s just a reminder that there are more families than just your family.” Two years later, Chandiramani and some fellow players established...

Despite two much-maligned live-action film adaptations inspired by the popular fighting video game Street Fighter in the past several decades – its namesake 1994 film and Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li (2009) – it seems Hollywood has yet to give up on the franchise. Paramount Pictures just premiered its live-action reboot film Street Fighter starring Andrew Koji, Noah Centineo, Jason Momoa and Callina Liang. The film’s plot follows the game’s fighter avatars Ryu (Koji) and his estranged...

Here are ways to keep yourself looking good and feeling fresh as we move into the cooler months. Our latest round-up of product releases from the world of beauty covers all the bases, from skincare and hair, to fragrances. Plus there’s a look at the undeniable cool of David Beckham’s second son, Romeo. Chanel Fans of Bleu de Chanel – the cooling scent remains a highly coveted men’s fragrance – can spray on the matching deodorant (HK$320) to ensure a harmonious olfactory profile throughout the...

ITA Airways will restore nonstop Rome–Caracas service after nearly 12 years, adding another major long-haul link as diaspora demand, Italian business ties and Venezuela’s aviation recovery gather momentum. The post ITA Airways Returns to Venezuela as Lufthansa Group Builds Rome Hub appeared first on Business Traveller.

​A measles outbreak first declared in Manitoba more than a year and a half ago is now over, the province says.

A 15-month-old boy from Sarnia, Ont., is recovering at home after being bitten by an eastern massasauga rattlesnake on the Thanksgiving long weekend while visiting a family cottage on the Bruce Peninsula. The bite required treatment at two hospitals and 18 doses of antivenom.

The World Travel Awards recognise and celebrate excellence across the global travel and tourism industry, with winners selected through voting by tourism professionals and consumers worldwide. “This award reflects the hard work of everyone across our tourism sector, from accommodation providers and tour operators to our airline partners. Above all, it recognises our people, whose warm hospitality makes the Cook Islands what it is.

The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) today announced the speakers confirmed to date for the 2026 Caribbean Hospitality Industry Exchange Forum (CHIEF). Hospitality professionals from across the region will gather at CHIEF to address the business decisions and opportunities that matter most today and take home insights they can apply within their own organizations. Taking place Nov. 16-18 at the Wyndham Grand Barbados Sam Lord’s Castle All-Inclusive Resort, CHIEF 2026 features more than 50 speakers across 24 sessions, with more to be announced.

Slow down and travel by train - and skip the boring experience by opting for one of the world's most out-of-the-ordinary railway journeys.

Tripadvisor has named the Royal Lancaster London the UK's top hotel - but can this 1960s tower overlooking Hyde Park really live up to the hype?