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Jude Law says he feels ‘guilty’ telling The Holiday fans the truth about the cottage

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Jude Law has joked he feels “guilty” telling fans about one …

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Where is The Holiday filmed? The Surrey villages behind the classic Christmas rom-com

The Independent

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Holmbury St Mary, Surrey open image in gallery The Rosehill Cottage set was inspired by Honeysuckle Cottage in Holmbury St …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

The Belmond Caruso: A Dream Wedding Destination on the Amalfi Coast

LA Times

Imagine saying your vows against the backdrop of the Amalfi Coast, one of the most picturesque coastal cities in the world. The Belmond Caruso Amalfi Coast Belmond Caruso, gracefully positioned high above the quaint hamlet of Ravello, radiates ageless elegance. The Belmond Caruso Amalfi Coast Belmond Caruso’s 100-year-old gardens, with their winding walks and herb-scented climbing rose bushes, are another …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Our ghost town village has become a magnet for drug dealers...we blame banks closing - and a £23m BYPASS

Daily Mail

Nestled in the idyllic West Wales countryside lies the quaint little farming village of Llandysul - a place that was once a thriving community. After £2 million worth of cannabis was found in July in abandoned school on Marble Terrace, Llandysul Two men, Alfred Perkola, 43, from London and Adli Gjegjaj, 25, from Salford admitted running the farm and pleaded …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Why rebel capture of Syria's Hama, city with dark history, matters

Deccan Chronicle

Beirut: It was one of the darkest moments in the modern history of the Arab world. Now Islamist insurgents have captured the city, tearing down a poster of Hafez Assad's son, President Bashar Assad, and swarming security and government offices — scenes unimaginable 40 years ago. A dark history Hama, Syria's fourth-largest city, is known for its quaint waterwheels, a …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Why the rebel capture of Syria’s Hama, a city with a dark history, matters

New Indian Express

BEIRUT: It was one of the darkest moments in the modern history of the Arab world. Now Islamist insurgents have captured the city, tearing down a poster of Hafez Assad’s son, President Bashar Assad, and swarming security and government offices — scenes unimaginable 40 years ago. The moment carried great symbolism in Syria’s long-running civil war, which began 13 years …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Why the rebel capture of Syria's Hama, a city with a dark history, matters

The Independent

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Why the rebel capture of Syria’s Hama, a city with a dark history, matters

Associated Press

BEIRUT — It was one of the darkest moments in the modern history of the Arab world. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Hafez Assad’s brother, Rifaat, led the artillery unit that shelled the city and killed thousands, earning him the nickname the “Butcher of Hama.” Only this year, Rifaat Assad was indicted …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Power shortages in Ecuador are melting away the future of a small town’s ice-cream industry

Associated Press

SALCEDO, Ecuador — Ice-cream production in Salcedo, a quaint town in Ecuador’s central highlands, began in the mid-20th century, born from the ingenuity of Franciscan nuns. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Workers prepare popsicles at an artisanal factory in Salcedo, Ecuador, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024, amid a wave of power outages, triggered …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Elderly brew new links

China Daily

An elderly volunteer make coffee at the Lehuo Old Friends Cafe in Wan'an Community. Located in Wan'an Community, Ningbo, the Lehuo Old Friends Cafe is a quaint establishment where a spry team of seniors serves up warm brews, embodying Ningbo's push for graceful aging. Ningbo launched the Lehuo Initiative to foster avenues for seniors to contribute to societal development through …

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54 years, 11 months ago

15 of the best places to go for Christmas

CNN

Editor’s note: Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter. “The Christmas City” also has horse-drawn carriage rides, holiday libations, historic tree displays and decor aplenty. In “the little city of wood and cloth,” visitors to market booths can find traditional, often handmade Christmas decorations, wooden toys and all sorts of food and drink. It’s even the home …

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54 years, 11 months ago

15 of the best places to go for Christmas

CNN

Editor’s note: Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter. “The Christmas City” also has horse-drawn carriage rides, holiday libations, historic tree displays and decor aplenty. In “the little city of wood and cloth,” visitors to market booths can find traditional, often handmade Christmas decorations, wooden toys and all sorts of food and drink. It’s even the home …

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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Ellen DeGeneres' dream property in Cotswolds hit by floods just days after she shifted to UK: ‘This is the worst…’

Hindustan Times

Ellen DeGeneres' dream house in the UK was inundated by severe flooding after she moved to the quaint English countryside along with her wife. Ellen DeGeneres, 66, decided to leave the US in protest of Donald Trump's election victory and is now residing in a picturesque multimillion-pound farmhouse in the Cotswolds. Ellen, 66, decided to leave the US in protest …

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Step inside Malaika Arora and son Arhaan Khan’s new restaurant built in a vintage 90-year-old bungalow: Pics

Hindustan Times

Malaika Arora and her son Arhaan Khan are kickstarting a venture together - a new restaurant called the Scarlett House in Bandra’s Pali Village. Old-world charm and rustic simple interiors In pictures shared by AD on Instagram, one can see the gorgeous interiors and the vintage facade of Scarlett House. These handmade, artisanal pieces reflect an era of craftsmanship where …

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4 weeks ago

At the crossroads of news and opinion, ‘Morning Joe’ hosts grapple with aftermath of Trump meeting

Associated Press

One of the striking things about how furiously many people reacted to the news last week that MSNBC “Morning Joe” hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski met with President-Elect Donald Trump was how quaint their defenders sounded. But “Morning Joe” isn’t traditional journalism, and last week’s incident is a telling illustration of the broader trend of impartial fact-finding being crowded …

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4 weeks, 1 day ago

Quaint $400K North Carolina home hits the market... but there's a catch

Daily Mail

A charming North Carolina home has hit the market with an extraordinary feature in its listing photos - a massive giraffe appearing to burst through the walls of the foyer. The $399,500 property, located at 59 Kinglet Circle in the stunning Lake Jeanette area of Greensboro, appears at first glance to be a typical suburban home. In addition to its …

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4 weeks, 1 day ago

Are you a beach person? This winter, travel to these gorgeous coastal destinations in India

Hindustan Times

Winter is not everyone’s cup of tea. This winter, escape to coastal destinations and enjoy a quaint cold season basking under the sun. Don’t miss the chance to go island hopping and discover hidden gems like Havelock Island, Neil Island, and Ross Island, each treasuring breathtaking beaches. Gokarna Another spiritual winter getaway, Gokarna in Karnataka, is a revered Hindu pilgrimage …

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1 month ago

Fresno has a homelessness problem. So why are its leaders rejecting state-funded housing?

LA Times

Dez Martinez greeted the homeless dwellers of Santa Clara Street on a recent October afternoon with open arms and a warm smile. “We’re hurting, we’re suffering, and we’re losing all hope.” City officials, conversely, champion the camping ban, saying public spaces have been cleared of trash and more homeless people are being connected with treatment and shelter beds. Still, some …

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1 month ago

The quaint English town where the US' future was planned

BBC

The quaint English town where the US' future was planned Alamy The politely radical English town where one of America's Founding Fathers, and the world's first international revolutionaries, sparked a spirit of rebellion that continues to this very day. Lewes Bonfire Night Celebrations, the biggest and oldest in Britain, exemplify the spirit of rebellion in this town where Thomas Paine, …

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1 month, 1 week ago

The Ghosts of John Tanton

Salon

Reporting Highlights Tanton’s Network: Today’s contentious immigration debate is the construct of one man’s effort to halt overpopulation, brace for climate change and preserve “European” culture. Just weeks later — despite a new board policy forbidding him from advocating on immigration issues — Zuckerman railed against the club’s co-directors in an interview with the Los Angeles Times Magazine, saying they …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump's 'most insidious legacy' identified by journalist

Raw Story

Journalist McKay Coppins on Wednesday identified President-elect Donald Trump's "most insidious legacy." He begins by listing off Trump statements from the final two months of his 2024 campaign, including lies about Haitian immigrants eating pets, musings about Rep. Liz Cheney facing rifles pointed at her face, and even an incident where he pretended to fellate a microphone. "What you’re experiencing …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rare Kodappana blooms in Idukki keep tourists riveted

The Hindu

With its rare Kodappana trees in full bloom, Panamkutty, a quaint village along the Adimaly-Kumily National Highway in Idukki has been offering tourists a stunning spectacle. Local people say that the village’s name, Panamkutty, is derived from the abundance of Kodappana trees in the area, which have influenced local life. Over 200 kg of fruit Dr. Augustine further notes that …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Bradley Whitford on ‘The Handmaid’s Tale,’ ‘The West Wing’ and campaigning for Harris

LA Times

Actor Bradley Whitford arrives to speak at a campaign event before Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Fans of NBC’s long-running political drama “The West Wing” know actor Bradley Whitford as White House Deputy Chief of Staff Josh Lyman. “I’m not oblivious to the irony that my career is basically tracking the death of democracy,” joked Whitford, 65, via a …

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54 years, 11 months ago

Halloween 2024: Some people might find my hobby “morbid.” I find it incredibly soothing.

Slate

Drivers passing the old country cemetery on Woodlawn Road must’ve found the sight strange: a bright yellow bicycle leaning against the fence, a picnic basket placed in the overgrown grass, and a teenage girl with her nose deep in a book. While Halloween movies like Hocus Pocus or horror flicks like Frankenstein or Pet Sematary portrayed cemeteries creepily, I’ve always …

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Jude Law says he feels ‘guilty’ telling The Holiday fans the truth about the cottage

Where is The Holiday filmed? The Surrey villages behind the classic Christmas rom-com

The Belmond Caruso: A Dream Wedding Destination on the Amalfi Coast

Our ghost town village has become a magnet for drug dealers...we blame banks closing - and a £23m BYPASS

Why rebel capture of Syria's Hama, city with dark history, matters

Why the rebel capture of Syria’s Hama, a city with a dark history, matters

Why the rebel capture of Syria's Hama, a city with a dark history, matters

Why the rebel capture of Syria’s Hama, a city with a dark history, matters

Power shortages in Ecuador are melting away the future of a small town’s ice-cream industry

Elderly brew new links

15 of the best places to go for Christmas

15 of the best places to go for Christmas

Ellen DeGeneres' dream property in Cotswolds hit by floods just days after she shifted to UK: ‘This is the worst…’

Step inside Malaika Arora and son Arhaan Khan’s new restaurant built in a vintage 90-year-old bungalow: Pics

At the crossroads of news and opinion, ‘Morning Joe’ hosts grapple with aftermath of Trump meeting

Quaint $400K North Carolina home hits the market... but there's a catch

Are you a beach person? This winter, travel to these gorgeous coastal destinations in India

Fresno has a homelessness problem. So why are its leaders rejecting state-funded housing?

The quaint English town where the US' future was planned

The Ghosts of John Tanton

Trump's 'most insidious legacy' identified by journalist

Rare Kodappana blooms in Idukki keep tourists riveted

Bradley Whitford on ‘The Handmaid’s Tale,’ ‘The West Wing’ and campaigning for Harris

Halloween 2024: Some people might find my hobby “morbid.” I find it incredibly soothing.