Op-Comic: Ketamine had a reputation as a party drug. Could it help my depression? Lila Ash is an artist and writer in Los Angeles. She is a contributor to the New Yorker and author of the graphic memoir “Decodependence: A Romantic Tragicomic.” More to Read
This weekend, conservationists have officially marked the first International Arabian Leopard Day to help raise awareness for the critically endangered big cat that once roamed widely across this region. The smallest of all leopards – the Arabian leopard is only half the weight of its African counterpart – it once inhabited large swathes of Jordan, … Read more
Nicola Peltz Beckham has received glowing reviews for her independent film ‘Lola’, after making her directorial debut. While Nicola’s closest friends and proud family turned out at a star-studded premiere hosted at the Regency Bruin Theatre last week, it has since been revealed that her husband Brooklyn Beckham was left “really upset” when his cameo … Read more
Inject some personality into your card (Picture: Getty) Valentine’s Day is upon us, and with it comes the pressure to find a witty yet romantic way to let your other half know you’re thinking of them. Whether you want to put these words in a card, send them as a text message or recite them … Read more
The iconic hotel has been closed since 2020 (Picture: Getty Images) Not every hotel can make you feel like a princess from the moment you check in but then, most hotels aren’t turreted candyfloss-pink castles. Located in prime position at the entrance to the Paris theme park, the five-star Disneyland Hotel has been closed to … Read more
Jordan was just 25 when he lost his life to asthma (Picture: Donna Smitheman/SWNS) A grieving mother is campaigning to make inhalers free after losing her ‘one of a kind’ son to an asthma attack. Donna Smitheman’s son, Ashley, was just 25 years old when he died following an asthma attack in December last year … Read more
Justin Crumlish, who operates Gateway Pet Cemetery and Crematory with his wife, surveys the grounds in San Bernardino. (Wes Bausmith / Los Angeles Times) When a pet dies, the human survivors face a series of practical decisions: how to dispose of the remains, how (and whether) to inform friends and colleagues. Many of us will … Read more
An art project mapping brainwaves has had spectacular results (Picture: Getty/Pollen/Dolby) When it comes to music, I’m ashamed to say I’m a bit of a philistine. Only in the indifference sense, not hostility. Don’t get me wrong, I like music, and can certainly fall into the trap of playing a new song over and over. … Read more
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky fired his top general in the biggest military shakeup since Russia invaded, a sign that Kyiv is searching for a new start as Ukraine faces pressure to overcome major setbacks in the war. Zelensky’s removal last week of Gen. Valery Zaluzhny, who was commander in chief of Ukraine’s armed forces since 2021, is … Read more
The emergency services were alerted and swiftly responded to a call from Hunters Way on Thursday (Picture: UKNIP) A woman has been charged with attempted murder after two children were rushed to hospital following a suspected poisoning. Jilumol George, 38, of Uckfield, East Sussex, appeared at Brighton Magistrates’ Court on Saturday. She is charged with … Read more