A Dubai hotel has announced its temporary closure for 18 months as it plans a “carefully phased” renovation. The Jumeirah Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai published a statement on its website, which read: “Jumeirah Burj Al Arab is currently undergoing a carefully phased restoration programme designed to refresh and upgrade the hotel’s iconic décor…
Justin Rose said his latest performance at the Masters was an “opportunity missed” as he let go of the final round lead and missed out on the green jacket once again. The Englishman, a three-time runner-up at Augusta National, was unable to shed his ‘almost man’ tag as he finished joint third at 10 under…
The US space agency has announced that the countdown to blast-off is underway as humans prepare to return to the Moon for the first time since 1972. 22:51, 30 March 2026 Updated 22:55, 30 March 2026 Artemis II – NASA’s mission to the Moon NASA has announced that the countdown for the launch of the…
A price cap will be imposed on pet prescriptions, the Competition and Markets Authority has announced after a three-year investigation. Under the changes, pet owners will have to pay a maximum of £21 for their first prescription and £12.50 for any other medication within the same consultation, after the CMA found that vets were being…
The 900-foot Arctic Metagaz, a burnt-out Russian ghost tanker, has drifted dangerously close to Malta, an archipelago in the central Mediterranean known for its history and culture. 23:17, 16 March 2026 Updated 23:19, 16 March 2026 The carrier is wandering between Malta and Lampedusa (Image: Newsbook Malta/AFP via Getty Images). Malta – a popular holiday destination…
A major high street retailer has closed another UK store as it continues to close its stores amid the ongoing financial turmoil. Claire’s has closed its York City Centre store. A new souvenir shop immediately took over the unit, selling gifts for tourists visiting the historic city. The closure comes as the fashion accessories chain…
NATO state Poland was forced to scramble with fighters today as Russia intensified attacks on Ukraine, hours before peace talks begin in Geneva. The scale of the attacks indicates that Vladimir Putin has no interest in ending the war, despite sending a 20-strong negotiating team to Switzerland. Russia deployed its powerful Tu-95MS strategic bombers to…
