Rebecca Ann Hughes

Culture news

Glum or glam? Here’s what the public thinks of Theresa May’s portrait

Theresa May says it's a 'huge honour' to have been captured on canvas but others have described her official parliamentary portrait as a 'true horror'.

07/09/2023

Culture news

French actor Emmanuelle Béart reveals she was a victim of incest

The Mission: Impossible star said she was abused for four years during her childhood but did not identify her abuser.

06/09/2023

Green News

What is the first African Climate Summit and why is it important?

The theme of the event is “driving green growth and climate finance solutions for Africa and the world.”

05/09/2023

Travel News

Tourists are most likely to be pickpocketed in this European country

Here are the countries where you most likely to be at risk of pickpockets and how you can protect yourself against them.

05/09/2023

Green News

People with lung conditions at greatest risk from climate change

Representatives from the European Respiratory Society are calling on the EU to lower regulatory limits for air pollution.

05/09/2023

Travel News

How to avoid hidden costs when booking a flight

Air travellers can find themselves paying more for extras than they paid for the original flight ticket.

04/09/2023

Experiences

France, Italy, Germany: What rail discounts can young people get?

There are plenty of student and young person rail discounts to take advantage of in Europe.

04/09/2023

Green News

‘A real cataclysm’: Inside Italy’s battle with ‘killer’ blue crabs

The government has been urged to declare a state of emergency over the blue crab explosion, fuelled by climate-warmed waters.

26/08/2023

Green News

Panama Canal drought could disrupt Christmas shipping

The Panama Canal depends on rainwater to move vessels through a series of locks connecting the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.

25/08/2023

Destinations

Visit these beautiful cities with Portugal’s €49 rail pass

The €49 pass can be purchased each month and allows you to advantage of unlimited journeys on Portugal’s regional trains.

25/08/2023

Green News

Antarctic sea ice loss decimates emperor penguin colonies

Research has found that sea ice around Antarctica has decreased significantly in the last seven years.

24/08/2023

Green News

What saved this home from the Maui wildfires?

Aerial shots of the Maui wildfires have gone viral after showing one unharmed property surrounded by swathes of grey, burnt-out buildings.

22/08/2023

Travel News

French pharmacies are the latest TikTok travel trend

The hashtag #Frenchpharmacy has hit a staggering 130 million views on the video sharing website.

21/08/2023

Green News

Italy, France, Switzerland: Europe braces for another heatwave

Weather forecasters predict temperatures up to 42C in Italy, 40C in France and 37C in Switzerland.

18/08/2023

Destinations

Escape the crowds: The best day trips from Venice

It’s simple to hop on a water bus or train and take a day trip to a quieter destination.

13/08/2023

Travel News

Portugal introduces unlimited monthly rail pass for €49

Travellers with the pass can take an unlimited number of trips with no time restrictions.

11/08/2023

Destinations

Summer retreat: Inside a ski resort adapting to climate change

As global warming hits, more and more mountainous regions in Europe are relying on their aestival attractions to entice holidaymakers.

30/07/2023

Travel News

Sicily wildfires: Tourists evacuated and airport closed

The heatwave that has been scorching southern Europe has increased the risk of fires and heat-related deaths in Italy.

28/07/2023

Travel News

All the countries where wildfires are raging in Europe

Blazes have broken out in several areas that are popular tourist hotspots.

27/07/2023

Green News

Scotland gives green light to €600M ‘hollow mountain’ water battery

The subterranean hydro power station has become known as ‘Hollow Mountain’.

27/07/2023