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For most of us, a trip to Japan is a once-in-a-lifetime getaway. And with temples to marvel at, sashimi to sample and mountains to climb, you won’t want to waste an hour – let alone a day of your time there.But as the yen continues to plummet and Japan becomes increasingly popular, the country has suffered a glut of visitors with overcrowding at the most popular spots and hiked-up prices for foreigners, many of whom are making return trips to see more of the fascinating nation.It really is good value. Five years ago, a pound fetched 135 yen, but that’s…
A former FBI agent has revealed the way a serial killer who doubled as a federal informant manipulated the agency while killing victims he was delivering information about. Scott Kimball, 58, pleaded guilty in 2009 to killing four people between 2003 and 2004, and he was sentenced to 70 years in federal prison in Colorado. The total number of his victims is likely far higher, according to former FBI Special Agent Jonny Grusing.Each of the victims he pleaded guilty to killing had been part of a ‘game’ he was playing with the FBI, offering the agency breadcrumbs of information about their murders…
Dramatic video shows the moment British stag revellers were arrested on board a Spain-bound Ryanair flight after their rowdy behaviour forced the plane to divert to France. Chaotic footage shared on social media captured the scenes on board the Alicante-bound flight on Friday which was forced to divert to Toulouse. Upon landing officers stormed on to the plane and became embroiled in violent altercations with members of the group.Flyer Tania Nichols, who uploaded the dramatic footage to TikTok on Sunday, told the Daily Mail that the group – who were seated opposite her – had been ‘loud and unruly’ and that ‘even…
We live in an age obsessed with the copy. From ‘dupe’ designer handbags on TikTok to supermarket knock-offs of luxury perfumes, the world has never been more in love with the idea of almost the same, but cheaper. Nowhere is this trend more dazzlingly on display than in the diamond market.Lab grown diamonds or ‘man-made miracles’ according to their glossy marketing, have exploded in popularity in recent years, fuelled by celebrities, influencers, and a wave of advertising telling us they’re greener, fairer, and smarter than the real thing. Meghan Markle, Emma Watson and even Lady Gaga have been spotted wearing them. The pitch is…
It was a family affair worthy of rock royalty as Duran Duran turned out in force at the weekend for bassist and founding member John Taylor’s daughter Atlanta de Cadenet’s wedding celebrations in Sicily.Model turned fashion PR guru Atlanta, 33, married Canadian musician David Macklovitch, 47, in a glamorous ceremony and party on the Italian coast, just days after the pair legally tied the knot in an intimate courthouse service in Brooklyn.The star-studded gathering saw the British pop rock band jet in for the festivities, with John’s wife, Juicy Couture co-founder Gela Nash-Taylor, 71, sharing images from the celebrations on…
When you tuck into a tender rack of ribs, do you feel a connection to your caveman ancestors who used their brawn to hunt down their next meal?A new study has revealed that men like meat because it makes them feel manly. Researchers from the University of Bath surveyed more than 1,000 British men on why they enjoy munching on burgers, steaks, and kebabs. The results uncovered a link between higher levels of meat consumption and a notion that meat is masculine. ‘There are lots of good reasons not to eat meat or dairy products,’ said study author Dr Annayah Prosser in an…
Thousands of patients in the UK could be at risk from dangerous drug interactions, doctors have warned—after new research found that taking antidepressants alongside beta blockers may trigger life-threatening heart problems.Both medicines are widely prescribed: around 8.6 million people in England were given antidepressants last year. A further 60,000 patients are prescribed beta blockers annually for heart conditions or, increasingly, to calm the physical symptoms of anxiety such as palpitations and shaking.Scientists studied 65 adults with both depression and high blood pressure and found the combination of the two drugs increased the risk of dangerously low blood pressure and abnormally slow…
A professional chef has revealed the secret to slicing onions that won’t make you cry.Ian Sutton, chef lecturer at Capital City College, advised home chefs to start by peeling the vegetables whole and then placing them in an airtight container to store in the fridge, before moving on to dicing.’Once chilled, the onions can be halved and chopped,’ he said, explaining that this process is essential to controlling the tear-inducing compounds omitted when piercing the flesh of an onion.He said: ‘The cold temperature slows down the release of sulphur compounds that make you cry.’The chef was also keen to emphasise that the…
The European celebrations are underway in New York as Luke Donald’s men toast their dramatic Ryder Cup victory over USA in a boozy party at Bethpage Black.On a breathtaking final day, which at one stage saw the hosts threaten to pull off one of the most unfathomable sporting comebacks of all time, Luke Donald’s men ultimately held their nerve when it mattered to seal Europe’s first triumph on American soil since 2012.Shane Lowry’s match-halving putt against Russell Henley first ensured they would retain the Ryder Cup in a moment of euphoric relief, before Tyrrell Hatton took a half-point of his…
Spanish-language pop star and Trump critic Bad Bunny celebrated his selection as the Super Bowl halftime act by calling it a victory for ‘my people, my culture, and our history’ amid massive blowback from MAGA world.The NFL surprised many by announcing Sunday night that the Puerto Rican musician was chosen to headline the highly-anticipated Super Bowl halftime show in California next February.Bad Bunny — who sings all his songs in Spanish — has been critical of President Trump’s immigration policies and recently admitted he refused to tour in the US over concerns that his fans would be targeted by ICE.In his recent single ‘NUEVAYoL’ – which was…