England
33,000 dragons and some octopuses: What happened when 5 million pieces of Lego went overboard
Nearly 30 years ago millions of Lego pieces plunged into the sea in what became known as the Great Lego Spill. They are still bobbing up today.
- by Aimee Ortiz
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Elon Musk saying civil war is inevitable is not inciting violence. Here’s why
Beware the online-harm brigade, or we’ll have police on our doorsteps as fast as we can say boo online.
- by Josh Szeps
The Ukrainian cricketers who ditched their bats to save their country
“As strange as it sounds, what I want to be doing most of all right now is playing cricket. But I have a sniper’s rifle in my hands right now instead of a bat, and a grenade instead of a ball.”
- by Rob Harris
Luxury hotel brand makes its mark in Middle East and London
Mandarin Oriental’s new Oman hotel embraces the country’s natural beauty, while its discreet London hotel is making its mark on the food scene.
- by Julietta Jameson
Nine must-do highlights of Margate, England
Britain’s original seaside resort destination has undergone a total reinvigoration since 2011, with a vibrant and eclectic art and food scene.
- by Sonia Taylor
Retro UK motels get the Soho House treatment
American-style roadside stays aren’t typically associated with Britain, but new budget-luxe chain Mollie’s dares to change all that.
- by Sonia Taylor
He’s on the verge of ending 58 years of hurt. So why is England divided on Gareth Southgate?
But despite England advancing unbeaten into the final of the European Championships attitudes have turned markedly against the England football coach.
- by Rob Harris
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History
Family makes shock discovery of unknown Captain Flinders portrait
The painting, worth more than $1 million, has gone on public display for the first time this week ahead of a reburial service for the explorer, the first person to circumnavigate Australia.
- by Rob Harris
World of photos, July 13, 2024
The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors.
King allows public to see other side of famous palace balcony for first time
Inside the Centre Room at Buckingham Palace, a first group of visitors will be allowed to peer out at where crowds gather for jubilees, royal weddings and birthdays.
- by Hannah Furness
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Editorial
Children in a cancer hospital are not soldiers of war
The Russian missile attack on a Kyiv paediatric hospital has brought worldwide condemnation yet Russia blamed Ukraine air defences.
- The Herald's View
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