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OTT-inspired travel: 5 vacation spots straight out of TV and movies
Crash Land in Korea, Promenade in Bath, Cast Spells in Scotland: OTT-fuelled travel is the hottest trend of 2025. Take a trip to these iconic TV show locations.
Updated on Apr 18, 2025 03:41 PM IST
Woman held by UK police for 7 hours after confiscating daughters' iPads
The 50-year-old said she had confiscated the tablets to encourage her daughters to focus on their schoolwork, which the police accepted later.
Published on Apr 12, 2025 03:39 PM IST
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Woman accused of grabbing, licking Scottish MP during poll campaign sentenced
57-year-old Elspeth Wood approached Lennon during a campaign, grabbed her and then licked her neck.
Updated on Apr 08, 2025 04:55 AM IST
UK imposes travel permit on Europeans from Wednesday
The permit allows visits of up to six months and is valid for two years. It is required for all travellers including minors and babies.
Published on Mar 31, 2025 01:43 PM IST
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Meta considers UK subscription option after agreeing to end targeted ads
The technology company said Facebook and Instagram were ‘free for British consumers because of personalised advertising’
Published on Mar 23, 2025 09:52 AM IST
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Eid 2025 crescent moon sighting date for Saudi Arabia, UAE, US, UK, Germany
Eid 2025: From Saudi Arabia to the US, here's when Ramadan 2025 ends and moon sighting committees in KSA, USA, UAE and UK will sight the Eid-ul-Fitr crescent.
Updated on Mar 29, 2025 03:00 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi
Heathrow: Flights resume after fire sparks worst travel chaos
Flights resume at Heathrow after fire but is the travel turmoil over yet?
Updated on Mar 22, 2025 05:22 PM IST
Reuters | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, London
IPL 2025: When and where to watch in US, UK, and Canada? Live telecast and more
The Indian Premier League returns for its 18th edition from March 22 to May 25, 2025, featuring 74 matches and a grand opening ceremony at Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Published on Mar 22, 2025 02:06 PM IST
London's Heathrow airport now ‘open and fully operational’
The Heathrow airport lifted its closure just before sunset on Friday, restoring its operations after the fire disrupted its functioning.
Updated on Mar 22, 2025 11:45 AM IST
When will Heathrow Airport fully reopen? Chief executive answers
Heathrow Airport chief executive Thomas Woldbye apologised to stranded passengers and defended the response to an 'unprecedented' loss of power.
Published on Mar 22, 2025 09:06 AM IST
London's Heathrow Airport closes due to power outage caused by fire
London's Heathrow airport will not have power and will be closed till 11:59 pm on March 21 due to a fire at an electrical substation.
Updated on Mar 21, 2025 11:31 AM IST
Indian PhD student shares struggle of studying in UK: ‘1 year of MSc equal to…’
The student in a Reddit post claimed that the environment in the UK has become “extremely tough for international students.”
Published on Mar 18, 2025 07:21 PM IST
Delhi: British woman sexually assaulted, inappropriately touched; 2 held
The woman visited a Delhi hospital on Wednesday morning after she felt uneasy and told doctors about the alleged assault
Published on Mar 13, 2025 11:09 AM IST
BBC apologises for not protecting female employees from abuse by presenter
BBC admitted it did not act adequately before 2019 to protect the four female employees and has since improved its support for staff facing online abuse.
Published on Mar 13, 2025 06:31 AM IST
In tit-for-tat against Moscow, UK expels Russian diplomat and diplomatic spouse
Russian ambassador to the UK Andrei Kelin was summoned to the Foreign Office to be informed about the expulsions.
Updated on Mar 13, 2025 05:18 AM IST
Oil tanker, cargo ship collision triggers huge blaze off UK coast, 32 injured
Britain's Maritime and Coastguard Agency said several lifeboats and a coast guard rescue helicopter were dispatched to the scene in the North Sea
Published on Mar 10, 2025 08:09 PM IST
Barefoot man climbs Palace of Westminster, shouts ‘free Palestine’
Emergency services were called to the premises as the man perched several meters above ground in the iconic Elizabeth Tower.
Published on Mar 08, 2025 06:37 PM IST
France to discuss extending nuclear support to EU allies amid Russia threat
Macron stressed the necessity for Europe to be self-reliant in defense, especially in light of the US' wavering support for Ukraine.
Published on Mar 06, 2025 11:19 AM IST
UK prison officer jailed for sexual misconduct with inmate
Katie Evans, now a mother-of-one, is a resident of Hatfield, Doncaster, and started working at the prison in 2020
Published on Mar 04, 2025 11:05 PM IST
‘Nobody wants to see that’: How UK PM reacted to Trump-Zelensky clash
Starmer also outlined his approach to mending the divide between the US and Ukraine emphasizing that this has been his driving purpose.
Updated on Mar 02, 2025 08:35 PM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Kavya Mishra
Ramadan 2025 date for Saudi Arabia, India: Muslims to spot moon on same night?
Will Muslims all over the world unite to witness Ramadan 2025 crescent moon on the same night and begin fasting together? Here’s what astronomers predict!
Updated on Feb 27, 2025 08:46 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi
After 8-month gap, India and UK resume FTA negotiations
India and the UK resumed FTA talks aiming to triple bilateral trade, addressing tariffs and business mobility while protecting each other's sensitivities.
Updated on Feb 25, 2025 04:34 AM IST
Rajeev Jayaswal, New Delhi
Taliban confirms arrest of UK couple, Chinese-American amid calls for release
The four adult children of Peter and Barbie Reynolds, the detained UK couple, said their parents have lived in Afghanistan for 18 years.
Updated on Feb 25, 2025 04:41 AM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Kavya Mishra
Ramadan Timetable 2025: When is Ramadan? Correct date, time for iftar and sehri
Ramadan Timetable 2025: Everything you need to know about Ramadan, from date to timing for sehri, when does iftar start for Muslims in various countries.
Updated on Feb 25, 2025 08:20 AM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi
‘No water to drink, flush loo’: London residents suffer massive water shortage
Following the pipe burst, Thames Water deployed engineers who have been working to fix the issue
Updated on Feb 12, 2025 05:44 PM IST
UK lawyer stopped for drink-driving refuses breath test citing lip surgery
UK lawyer refused a drink-driving breath test, citing lip surgery. She also rejected a blood test and was convicted for failing to provide samples.
Published on Feb 11, 2025 02:36 PM IST
UK halts deportation of Albanian criminal over son's aversion to chicken nuggets
A UK tribunal ruled it would be “unduly harsh” for a 10-year-old boy to return to Albania with his father due to food sensitivities and sensory issues.
Updated on Feb 10, 2025 12:55 PM IST
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Liam Payne's girlfriend mourns, ‘I just never thought this would have happened’
Kate Cassidy reflects on the tragic death of One Direction star Liam Payne at 31.
Published on Feb 06, 2025 08:46 AM IST
PA_Media | | Posted by Tuhin Das Mahapatra
UK castle goes up for sale at ₹225 crore after 700 years of ownership
Ripley Castle, owned by the Ingilby family for 700 years, was listed for sale at ₹225 crore
Published on Feb 03, 2025 11:58 AM IST
Mahipal Singh Chouhan
UK locksmith locked out of van by his own dog in an ironic twist of fate
A UK locksmith was locked out of his van by his dog. After a failed social media plea, his dogs unlocked it, leaving him embarrassed but amused.
Published on Feb 02, 2025 11:22 AM IST
Mahipal Singh Chouhan