An Iranian man jumps over a firework celebrating Chaharshanbe Souri, or Wednesday Feast, an ancient Festival of Fire on the ...

British holidaymakers visiting the Balearic Islands this summer have been warned to expect higher tourist taxes. The regional government announced today it was going to raise the so-called ecotasa ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

With the UK experiencing its first spring-like weather of 2025, Brits up and down the country are eagerly dreaming of sunny days lounging in the garden, and days off work with nothing to do except ...

Plans are underway to honour the ‘Greatest Generation’ with a four-day celebration—and here’s everything you need to know. Victory in Europe Day, known more commonly as VE Day, is ...

We are now more than two months into the year, with England and Wales having enjoyed just one bank holiday so far. New Year's Day is celebrated as a public holiday across the UK, with Scotland ...

Apple's iPad is arguably the best tablet out there, with so many uses and features available. It's perfect for new and upcoming artists, great for taking notes in class, and can even be used as a ...

Elton John's husband David Furnish has shared a glimpse inside their family half-term break with their sons Elijah and Zachary. Taking to Instagram on Monday, David, 62, uploaded a clip of his ...

Japan was the top cross-border destination for Chinese tourists during the eight-day Lunar New Year holiday through Feb. 4, with reservations doubling from the previous year, according to data from ...