Pack the right card If you can’t face applying for a new bank account or credit card or are running out of time, at least check the overseas charges that apply to your card before you set off, so you know what the deal is and can adapt your behaviour if necessary. The personal finance … Read more
Mungo Jerry’s No 1 hit In the Summertime is one of the biggest-selling singles in history but it is also one of the most pirated songs of all time. Now the band’s composer, lead singer and frontman Ray Dorset is using newly developed technology to protect his songs in the digital age. Mungo Jerry shot … Read more
We were sitting under a giant sweet chestnut at the top of a steep field tumbling down to the River Dart, like a rivulet of mercury winding north to Totnes and beyond to Dartmoor, whose crooked granite tors look like approving thumbs. Greenfinches chirred and a song thrush went through its dial-up modem repertoire. A … Read more
It’s a safe bet that no leader outside the United States is following its current election more closely than Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskiy – and with good reason. If Kamala Harris wins the US presidential election in November, she will almost certainly continue Joe Biden’s policy toward Ukraine, but if Donald Trump returns to the … Read more
If you’re in search of a jewelry option that seamlessly combines affordability and sustainability, moissanite presents an intriguing choice worth considering. This gemstone offers a compelling blend of cost-effectiveness and eco-friendly production methods, making it a standout option in the world of fine jewelry. With its striking brilliance and ethical sourcing, moissanite opens up a … Read more
The US stock market has been on a tear over the past two years. The S&P 500 has increased by roughly 40% since Joe Biden assumed office in January 2021 and, along with the Dow Jones and Nasdaq, is repeatedly setting new records. Moreover, the dollar has strengthened sharply against every major currency, while the … Read more
Did you know that the fashion industry is responsible for 10% of global carbon emissions? In a world where sustainability is no longer optional, the R|Elan™ Circular Design Challenge is rewriting the rules. The R|Elan™ Circular Design Challenge (CDC), a premier platform for sustainable fashion innovation, has announced its finalists for the upcoming Lakmē Fashion … Read more
Peva Levy, often called the “godfather” of Teahupo’o, has witnessed his home town change from remote fishing village to surfing mecca in a matter of decades. Levy was a child of the ocean. He grew up swimming and fishing and was one of the first to bodysurf the “secret” wave beyond the reef, a dangerously … Read more
Washington: Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed Congress in Washington on Wednesday as he sought to bolster the United States’ support for his country’s fight against Hamas and other Iran-backed armed groups. Netanyahu has signaled that a cease-fire deal could be taking shape after nine months of war, but during his fiery speech to Congress, … Read more
The contest to succeed Rishi Sunak as Conservative leader may seem like an argument between corpses in a tomb. The candidates are yesterday’s rejects. Not even the hysterical headline-writers of the Tory press can bring themselves to hype the race as they would in the triumphalist years. The infantile tabloid screams of “Boris this” or … Read more