Abandoned Spanish village near Madrid is now a haven for dark tourists
El Alamin, a town built to house cotton and tobacco workers in the 1950s, was meant to be a utopia14:50, 04 Jul 2025Updated 14:50, 04…
‘The Damned’ review: The Civil War comes to quiet life, mesmerizingly
How much can you strip away from the war film and still have a war film? That question invigorates “The Damned,” the new movie from…
‘The Day of the Jackal’ author Frederick Forsyth dies at 86
LONDON — Frederick Forsyth, the British author of “The Day of the Jackal” and other bestselling thrillers, has died after a brief illness, his literary agent said.…
UK’s smallest city is as charming as York and Canterbury and also ‘so peaceful’
Wells might be England's smallest city, but it's bursting with charm and history. From its stunning cathedral to the medieval Bishop's Palace, there's plenty to…
Gorgeous seaside town with ‘incredible views’ is ‘top UK holiday destination’
Scarborough, a charming seaside town located in North Yorkshire, has been named one of the top destinations in the UK to visit and is known…
What is the ‘Northern Triangle,’ key to Biden immigration policy?
WASHINGTON — The label “Northern Triangle” is in the news again as the Biden administration focuses on reducing illegal immigration from the three countries that make up…
America’s history of checks and balances tested by Trump like rarely before
ATLANTA — It’s what one historian calls an “elaborate, clunky machine,” one that’s been fundamental to American democracy for more than two centuries.The principle of checks and…
The U.S. has revoked visas for South Sudanese, who face threat of civil war at home
The United States once cheered the creation of South Sudan as an independent nation. Now the Trump administration has abruptly revoked the visas of all…
Pretty town with hundreds of listed buildings described as ‘England’s loveliest’
Ludlow in Shropshire is known for its castle and beautiful markets - and is a great weekend break for those who love the countrysideViews of…
Taiwan has been important to the U.S. Here’s why
TAIPEI, Taiwan — China considers it a part of the Chinese nation. The United States considers it a roadblock to further Chinese influence in Asia. No…
Why Israelis and Palestinians should read each other’s poetry
Homer wrote about the Trojan War; Alfred Lord Tennyson, the Crimean War; Walt Whitman, the Civil War; Wilfred Owen, World War I. Their poems are…
Analysis: Assad was a brutal dictator. Will Syria’s new leaders be any better?
WASHINGTON — The stunning overthrow of Syrian President Bashar Assad by Islamist rebels half a century after his family took power raises an old question when…
Bukele claims he cleaned up El Salvador. But at what cost?
SAN SALVADOR — The last time I was in El Salvador, nearly a decade ago, the capital was gripped by the violence of gangs who terrified…