Qantas will make three test runs from New York and London to Sydney to check the effects of what could become the world’s longest direct flights.
Author: ANNA SCHAVERIEN
Novichok Sickened 2nd British Officer, Police Say
The police officer, who was not identified, was exposed to the Soviet-developed nerve agent that was used to attack a former Russian spy last year.
Emiliano Sala Suffered Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Fatal Plane Crash
Tests show he was exposed to “potentially fatal” levels of carbon monoxide before the crash. The pilot, whose body has not been found, may have suffered the same.
Living Life by the Clock? Norwegian Island Wants to Go ‘Time Free’
Residents of Sommaroy, bright 24/7 in summer, want to do away with clocks and embrace living without the constraints of time.
Days Before Grenfell Anniversary, Giant Warnings on Fire Safety Appear in U.K.
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Store’s Bid to Shame Customers Over Plastic Bags Backfires
A Vancouver store introduced plastic bags with embarrassing messages to persuade customers to bring reusable alternatives. The bags became a surprise hit on social media instead.
Queen Victoria, Smiling and in Sunglasses, Is Found Anew on Film
A high-quality film showing the 19th-century British monarch smiling and waving to the public in Ireland challenges history’s depiction of her as sullen and irritable.
Lost Your Passport? For Americans in Austria, Any McDonald’s Can Help
Under a new partnership announced by the United States Embassy in Vienna, American citizens can go to any of the 194 fast-food restaurants to seek help.
Air Pollution Fears Put London’s Ice Cream Trucks at Risk
As councils in the British capital clamp down on polluting vehicles, not even a beloved summer staple can escape scrutiny.
Olympic Athletes’ Feud Goes Public, With Claims of Hotel Theft and Gym Attack
Two legends of long-distance running, Mo Farah and Haile Gebrselassie, found themselves embroiled in a very public war of words.