Asia

Known for its dramatic mountain landscapes and natural beauty, this destination puts its residents' joy at its focal point.Nicknamed the 'Land of Happiness' for its Gross National Happiness, Bhutan only opened to tourists back in 1974. …

Experts are sounding the alarm about a disease-causing tapeworm spreading across the US. Echinococcus multilocularis (E multilocularis), also known as the fox tapeworm, mostly lives in wild animals like foxes. However, it can spread if…

Solo travel is nothing new, with more and more people booking international trips alone, lured in by the promise of freedom and adventure.With 19 per cent of women around the world booking solo holidays to reset or recharge, according to…

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A brand new report from the Pentagon has revealed that China has armed over 100 long-range nuclear missiles which could reach the US in an all-out war.The December 23 report to Congress found China's military has placed more than 100…

The Indonesian capital Jakarta has become the world's largest city with 42 million crowded into a metropolis blighted by floods, horrific pollution and some of the worst traffic jams on the planet.The current Indonesian capital had edged…

By JACK BEZANTS, US DEPUTY SPORTS EDITOR Published: 22:52 EST, 8 November 2025 | Updated: 23:15 EST, 8 November 2025 <!-- --> <!-- --> <!-- -->…

This is the dramatic moment the Miss Universe winner staged a mass walkout from one of this year's events in solidarity with Miss Mexico, after the pageant president publicly reprimanded the contestant for showing 'no respect'.Victoria…

Health chiefs have sounded the alarm over Britain's 'deeply worrying' early flu season that could make this winter 'as tough as the pandemic' for hospitals.Sir Jim Mackey, chief executive of NHS England, warned that A&E departments…