Keely Hodgkinson says she's 'a different person' after breaking £55k promise

Keely Hodgkinson has had a challenging year on the track(Image: Christian Petersen/Getty Images) Team GB star Keely Hodgkinson has admitted she broke the promise she made to herself before claiming gold at last year's Paris Olympics. The 800m...

Travelling to Riga, Latvia

It’s close to midnight when I emerge from the KLM flight that’s brought me from Amsterdam, fighting the horde of Ryanair arrivals that crowd passport control at Riga International Airport in Latvia. A seasoned official who looks like he should be...

History of Beach Soccer sport

Though beach soccer has been played around the world in different formats for many years, it was not until 1992 that moves were made to organise and regulate the game. That year the Laws of the Game were written up by Beach Soccer Worldwide and a...

UK tourists issued update on when holiday hotspot will roll out new EU border rules

Majorca is set to launch the EES in the coming weeks(Image: Getty Images) As the EU rolls out new border entry rules, UK tourists have been issued an update on when a popular holiday hotspot will launch the new system. From Sunday, October 12, the...

Affirm to offer interest holiday

Buy now, pay later company Affirm Holdings said last week that it won't charge interest on more of its long-term loans taken out from Oct. 22 through Oct. 24. It's an unusual offer for a major player in the BNPL space, which just a few years ago...

Antony Elanga furiously points finger as Sweden's World Cup hopes take major hit

Anthony Elanga playing for Sweden against Kosovo(Image: TT NEWS AGENCY/AFP via Getty Ima) Newcastle and Sweden winger Anthony Elanga has voiced his frustrations after his country's shock defeat on Monday night left World Cup qualification in...

Inspiring trip ideas for the avid traveller

If you travel often, or want to start, you’ll know that the best adventures are often the most unique. From off-grid safaris to wellness getaways, we’ve curated the best travel options for those that search for detail, nuance and inspiration in...

Swedish media slam Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres after World Cup qualifier loss

Viktor Gyoekeres and Alexander Isak failed to register a single shot on target as Sweden lost to Switzerland (Photo: Getty) Arsenal and Liverpool strikers Viktor Gyokeres and Alexander Isak were strongly criticised following Sweden’s 2-0 loss to...

Couple go for hike in woods and make baffling discovery hidden in trees

13:30, 20 Oct 2025Updated 13:31, 20 Oct 2025 They went for a walk in the woods (stock image)(Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) There's nothing quite like embarking on an adventure or a proper hike, as there are all sorts of fabulous walking trails...

‘On doctor’s orders’: European country’s ambitious new tourism campaign

Sweden has launched a novel tourist campaign that urges boosting mind and body by traveling there. The "Prescribe Sweden" campaign has partnered with medical professionals to help people benefit from the country's "restorative experiences", as...

Alas Pilipinas pairs eye world beach volleyball main draw slots

Philstar.com October 14, 2025 | 5:03pm MANILA, Philippines — Three Philippines women’s pairs — led by Sisi Rondina and Bernadeth Pons — and two men’s tandems target spots in the main draw in the qualification matches for the Volleyball World 2025...

Feeling Burnt Out? Sweden Wants You To Take A Holiday—On Prescription

What is The Swedish Prescription? A wellness travel initiative by Visit Sweden that promotes nature and culture-based experiences as tools for better health. How does it work? Download the guide from Visit Sweden, take it to your doctor, and get...

Condé Nast Traveler: Valletta, Oslo, Best Cities to Visit in Europe – Prague in the Top 20

Everyone knows Paris is a magnificent city. It’s no secret that Prague is worth a visit, and that you’ll have a wonderful time in Berlin. But according to Condé Nast Traveler (CNT), the best city to visit in Europe right now is Valletta, Malta....

Why Virgil van Dijk comments were a rare win for Roy Keane, the secret nickname refs have given to one manager - and pundits' nonsense about Arsenal: IAN LADYMAN on My Premier League Weekend

Roy Keane is at his best on the Gary Neville ‘Stick to Football’ podcast when he has time and the right environment to be considered. Too often his offerings for Sky on a Sunday are of the ‘shock jock’ variety. That being said, he was right to the...

Princess Victoria and Daniel of Sweden, enjoy second honeymoon in the middle of their tour

Victoria of Sweden and Daniel Westling enjoyed their honeymoon in French Polynesia after their royal wedding in June 2010, but you'd never guess it's already been fifteen years as you look the Crown Prince's latest photo album in Japan. While this...

The fight to save the last palace of Palma from turning into a luxury hotel

Merchants, corsairs and loot made the city of palaces that is Palma, the capital of Mallorca. But now a grandee is fighting to preserve the last redoubt of that heritage. Palma’s historic centre bristles with the palaces, architectural gems that...

Sweden’s green diplomacy reaches Iloilo Province; Envoy eyes joint work on clean energy, health, agro-tourism

ILOILO – Sweden has expressed strong interest in forging long-term partnerships with the Iloilo provincial government to help advance its clean energy and green transport initiatives, signaling growing European confidence in Iloilo’s...

Once overlooked, Uzbekistan emerges as Central Asia’s new investment magnet amid Russia’s decline

“In 2019, investors literally asked us where Uzbekistan was on the map. Today, many of them come to Tashkent asking a very different question: when is the next issuance?” said Jasur Karshibaev, an adviser to the minister of economy and finance,...

Cardi B to Make Saudi Debut at 2025 MDLBEAST Soundstorm

Mon 20 Oct 2025 | 03:18 PM Grammy-winning rapper Cardi B will present her first-ever concert in Saudi Arabia this December as part of MDLBEAST’s mega-festival Soundstorm 2025 lineup. Running from December 11th to 13th annually in Riyadh’s historic...

I spent months traveling across Europe and it cost less than my rent... here's the money-saving hacks I used

For some, traveling the globe may seem like an impossible dream that can never be accomplished because it's too expensive. But when Monae Hendrickson spent almost two months in Europe over the summer, she was shocked to discover that her vacation...