Ajla Tomljanovic will play for the biggest title of her career in Birmingham on Sunday but Jordan Thompson’s dream of securing a Wimbledon seeding has been dashed after he injured his back during a tight semi-final loss at the Queen’s Club in London. Whether Alex de Minaur receives a coveted top 8 seeding for the...
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Seven things you didn’t know about Stonehenge – and how to visit
Ancient astronauts have docked here This claim gained popularity thanks to Erich von Däniken’s 1968 book Chariots of the Gods?, which claimed numerous monuments, including Stonehenge, may have been built by extraterrestrials. His hypothesis is based upon “interpretations” of Mayan iconography and mysterious landmarks around the world such as the Nazca Lines. The association of monoliths and...
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Ways in which UK vacationers can save this year on travel insurance – Travel And Tour World
Thursday, June 20, 2024 Reading Time: 3 minutes Travel insurance is more than just a formality; it’s a safeguard against unforeseen circumstances that could otherwise ruin your holiday. From medical emergencies to trip cancellations and lost luggage, having adequate coverage is essential. However, the rising cost of travel insurance can be a burden for many,...
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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s bodyguard arrested over alleged bets on UK election date
LONDON — One of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s police bodyguards has been arrested over alleged bets on the date of Britain’s national election made before it was announced, authorities said Wednesday. The Metropolitan Police force said that a constable in the Royalty and Specialist Protection Command was arrested Monday on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The arrest came...
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How New Zealand Travel Industry Surging With Visa-free Access To 148 Countries Including Schengen Countries, USA And UK? – Travel And Tour World
Home » News Pick » How New Zealand Travel Industry Surging With Visa-free Access To 148 Countries Including Schengen Countries, USA And UK? Wednesday, June 19, 2024 Reading Time: 8 minutes New Zealand’s recent expansion of its visa-free entry policy is set to significantly boost its travel and tourism industry. As of 2024, travelers from...
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UK inflation rate hits target of 2%: Is this a signal for rate cuts?
The United Kingdom’s overall inflation rate fell to 2% year-on-year in May, hitting the Bank of England’s target for the first time since July 2021, just ahead of the bank’s June meeting. ADVERTISEMENT This marks the lowest annual change in the consumer price index since July 2021, aligning with analysts’ forecasts. On a monthly basis,...
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Travel chaos at UK airport amid confusion over 100ml liquid rules
New 3D scanners could spell the end of frustrating liquid limits at airports but there have been major delays in installing the new tech in the UK. ADVERTISEMENT The UK’s Birmingham Airport saw major delays this weekend amid confusion over new rules about liquids in hand luggage. Photos on social media showed queues that stretched...
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Most news consumers suspicious of AI in journalism, survey shows
News consumers most opposed to use of AI for sensitive topics such as politics, report finds. Most news consumers in the United States and the United Kingdom would be uncomfortable with journalism produced mainly by artificial intelligence (AI), a survey has found. Only 23 percent of respondents in the US and 10 percent in the...
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UK PM Rishi Sunak, Conservative Party polling far behind Labour ahead of July 4 election
LONDON — With less than three weeks until UK election day, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is running out of time to change an ominous tune for his Conservative Party. Sunak, who in recent days traveled to a Group of Seven summit and a Swiss conference on the Ukraine war, has been dogged by questions about whether voters are about to...
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How the ‘least cultured’ place in Britain reinvented itself
It seemed proper to start with the creative backstory, so I begin at the Silk Museum. In the 16th century, Macclesfield was renowned for making buttons. When it became fashionable to cover them in silk, ever-innovative Macc thrust itself into that industry, too. The first silk mill was established in 1743; at its peak, the...
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EU Entry/Exit System: What to expect, according to travel agents
From ferry companies to flight-free travel agents, there is confusion and scepticism about the new scheme. ADVERTISEMENT After being delayed for years, the EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES) is expected to come into force this autumn. Brits and other ‘third-country’ holidaymakers will need to register their arrival and departure from EU and Schengen Area countries by...
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More than half of Christians in UK experience ‘hostility and ridicule’ for faith: study
By Jon Brown, Christian Post Reporter Saturday, June 15, 2024 A crowd gathers in the United Kingdom following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. | Courtesy Billy Graham Evangelistic Association More than half of Christians in the United Kingdom claim to have experienced hostility and ridicule for their faith, according to a study...