A war, an iconic queen, and a dot: Top 10 events that defined 2022Every New Year comes with the promise of new beginnings and hope of better days. So it was when 2022 dawned, but a war in Europe altered the global mood, adding to existing challenges. Leading individuals passed on, but the year also saw some joys and silver linings
The Dubai food scene is at full boil. Here's a tasteThe emirate now boasts some 13,000 establishments — more per capita than New York City — and some are nabbing global laurels
A jingle of power rising around Britain's Labour PartyIt’s been a while since Tony Blair led Labour to that landslide election win in 1997. The party lost power in 2010 and has since remained on the opposition benches. Now after 12 years of bumpy Tory rule marked by rows and referendums, the mood music around Labour is growing upbeat
Highbrow films aimed at winning Oscars are losing audiencesThe kind of critically praised dramas that often dominate the awards season are falling flat at the box office, failing to justify the money it takes to make them
How The Lion King got to broadway and ruled for a quarter-century and countingA surprising collaboration between an entertainment giant (Disney) and an avant-garde artist (Julie Taymor) birthed the most successful musical in history
Scotland: A question of independence The Scots voted against independence in a referendum in 2014. The issue was revived when Scotland voted to remain in the European Union in 2016, but as part of the United Kingdom it followed the country out of the EU. As the next general election nears, a crisis is clearly brewing
Meet your new office mate: A 'brainless' robotA South Korean internet firm is trying to introduce robots into the world of cubicles and conference rooms without making employees uncomfortable
When everything is heavy, a touch of humour can helpBeyond making tough moments a little easier, cultivating levity is good for your health
New life in new cities: A home away from home?What does it take and how long does it take to feel at home in a new place?
Pilgrimage to the birthplace of pizzaOver three life-affirming days of gluttony and bliss, I toured Campania’s most hallowed outposts offering pizza tasting menus to see how the area is ennobling its signature fare