Gyeongju (South Korea) May 2, 2026 South Korea’s Cherry Blossoms Attract a Connoisseur: The Japanese Cherry blossom viewing, or hanami, is a cherished rite in Japan. Some Japanese are also doing it in South Korea. South Korea’s Cherry Blossoms Attract a Connoisseur: The Japanese Cherry blossom viewing, or hanami, is a cherished rite in Japan. Some Japanese are also doing it in South Korea. See more
Airlines and Airplanes May 2, 2026 Spirit Airlines, a Pioneer of Low-Fare Flights, Shuts Down Spirit once upended the industry by offering very low fares but was in its second bankruptcy in two years after years of struggle. Spirit Airlines, a Pioneer of Low-Fare Flights, Shuts Down Spirit once upended the industry by offering very low fares but was in its second bankruptcy in two years after years of struggle. Share
Family May 2, 2026 Why does nature sleep in winter and when did life first appear? The kids’ quiz Five multiple-choice questions – set by children – to test your knowledge, and a chance to submit your own junior brainteasers for future quizzes?Submit a qu... Why does nature sleep in winter and when did life first appear? The kids’ quiz Five multiple-choice questions – set by children – to test your knowledge, and a chance to submit your own junior brainteasers for future quizzes?Submit a qu... Share
Quiz and trivia games May 2, 2026 What links Igor Tudor, Eric Ramsay and Brian Clough? The Saturday quiz From carpetbaggers to Melodifestivalen, test your knowledge with the Saturday quiz1 What theatrical legacy did Mathew Prichard receive on his ninth birthday?... What links Igor Tudor, Eric Ramsay and Brian Clough? The Saturday quiz From carpetbaggers to Melodifestivalen, test your knowledge with the Saturday quiz1 What theatrical legacy did Mathew Prichard receive on his ninth birthday?... Share
Television & radio May 2, 2026 TV tonight: another classic romp with The Count of Monte Cristo The enjoyable 2024 movie adaptation is sliced into a four-part series. Plus, White Lotus star Aimee Lou Wood hosts SNL UK! Here’s what to watch this evening... TV tonight: another classic romp with The Count of Monte Cristo The enjoyable 2024 movie adaptation is sliced into a four-part series. Plus, White Lotus star Aimee Lou Wood hosts SNL UK! Here’s what to watch this evening... Share
Pets May 2, 2026 Country diary: The farm is mourning Moss, 14 years old and alert to the end | Andrea Meanwell Tebay, Cumbria: While new life begins up on our hills, down at the farmstead I say goodbye to a dear companionLambing is still in full swing here, and each e... Country diary: The farm is mourning Moss, 14 years old and alert to the end | Andrea Meanwell Tebay, Cumbria: While new life begins up on our hills, down at the farmstead I say goodbye to a dear companionLambing is still in full swing here, and each e... Share
Life and style May 2, 2026 Beware the lunatic fringe: the Becky Barnicoat cartoon Continue reading... Beware the lunatic fringe: the Becky Barnicoat cartoon Continue reading... Share
Athens holidays May 2, 2026 ‘The air resounds with a Babel’s Tower of languages’: why I wrote a novel based in Victoria Square, Athens It once housed the fanciest shops and restaurants in Greece’s capital city – then it crashed. Now the area is reborn as a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhoo... ‘The air resounds with a Babel’s Tower of languages’: why I wrote a novel based in Victoria Square, Athens It once housed the fanciest shops and restaurants in Greece’s capital city – then it crashed. Now the area is reborn as a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhoo... Share
Prince May 2, 2026 Prince’s death made me upend my life and move to his home town The star’s potent sexuality made him my ‘secret friend’ but, with my career in the arts stalling, his death led me to the life-changing decision to move to M... Prince’s death made me upend my life and move to his home town The star’s potent sexuality made him my ‘secret friend’ but, with my career in the arts stalling, his death led me to the life-changing decision to move to M... Share
Rail transport May 2, 2026 ‘People can see it – but can’t use it’: mystery of completed East-West Rail line that has no passenger trains The East West Rail project linking Oxford to Milton Keynes was finished in 2024. There’s just one hitch: no servicesThe rumbling noise in the night, still en... ‘People can see it – but can’t use it’: mystery of completed East-West Rail line that has no passenger trains The East West Rail project linking Oxford to Milton Keynes was finished in 2024. There’s just one hitch: no servicesThe rumbling noise in the night, still en... Share
Consumer affairs May 2, 2026 ‘There is real danger’: landline phone users voice fears over digital switchover Rural dwellers reveal failings in backup plans, as campaigners call for deadline to be extended from 2027 to 2030“Every time there is a power failure I lose... ‘There is real danger’: landline phone users voice fears over digital switchover Rural dwellers reveal failings in backup plans, as campaigners call for deadline to be extended from 2027 to 2030“Every time there is a power failure I lose... Share
Land rights May 2, 2026 Momentum building for Scottish-style land access rights in England, says film Documentary makers seek to start ‘informed conversation’ in country where public is allowed on just 8% of landAnger and momentum are building for Scottish st... Momentum building for Scottish-style land access rights in England, says film Documentary makers seek to start ‘informed conversation’ in country where public is allowed on just 8% of landAnger and momentum are building for Scottish st... Share
BBC May 2, 2026 BBC News to bear deepest cuts amid 2,000 planned job losses Staff warned news operations face 15% cut, above BBC-wide 10% target, as corporation pushes through £600m savings planThe BBC’s news operation is to cut cost... BBC News to bear deepest cuts amid 2,000 planned job losses Staff warned news operations face 15% cut, above BBC-wide 10% target, as corporation pushes through £600m savings planThe BBC’s news operation is to cut cost... Share
