‘I’m not impressed by an Oxbridge education’: Author Jessie Burton on her acting ambitions, writing ‘The Miniaturist’ and her consuming passions

Jessie Burton is wearing a leopard-print top, a chunky necklace upon which hangs three large flowers and a yellow headscarf in her short brown hair, when I meet her for tea at The Coral Room in The Bloomsbury Hotel, London. Her appearance suggests...

Daily Schmankerl: The aftermath of Bayern Munich vs. Bayer Leverkusen; FC Barcelona eyeing Victor Osimhen; Joshua Kimmich wants Serge Gnabry to stay; Hoffenheim star to get new deal?; and MORE!

Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany looked at where this team has come from and where it is going and realized that some players were absolutely going to need a rest before facing off with Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League on...

HM's visit to enhance Oman-Spain relations

Muscat: Under the leadership of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, the Sultanate of Oman is committed to leveraging its distinguished international relations to achieve shared interests and uphold the principles of global peace and security....

Real Madrid vs Valencia predictions and betting tips – Blancos aim to extend lead

Real Madrid beat Barcelona 2-1 in the first Clasico of the campaign last weekend, handing them the early advantage in the La Liga title race. Madrid are currently five points clear in top spot. The Blancos play before Barcelona on matchday 11,...

Travel Book Review: Peru Seen Clearly By Young Eyes

A smart, 138-page guide to Peru’s history, culture and living Andean traditions. By Rick Vecchio ✐ Peruvian Times Contributing Editor*☄ When I opened Peru: The Cultural Gem of South America, I had the Almost Famous moment — when Ben Fong-Torres...

‘Hotel Barcelona’ Collector’s Edition Announced, Pre-Orders Now Open

White Owls Inc. and CULT Games have teamed with Nighthawk Interactive to release the Hotel Barcelona Collector’s Edition, which is available to pre-order now for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series at major retailers. Set to arrive in Spring 2026,...

Berklee Valencia Named Among World’s Top Music Business Schools Again

Berklee Valencia has been named one of the world’s best music business schools by Billboard for the fifth time, reinforcing its reputation as a global leader in music education and innovation. The recognition highlights the campus’s Master of Arts...

InterviewHow a slight by an Italian publisher gave rise to the Grand Egyptian Museum

Farouq Hosny relishes telling the unlikely story of how the Grand Egyptian Museum was conceived more than three decades ago. As he tells it, the idea came to him when a prominent Italian publisher and graphic designer, Franco Maria Ricci, provoked...

Bahraini Short Film Wins Best International Award at Spain’s Almería Film Festival

The Bahraini short film “An Excuse More Beautiful Than a Sin”, directed by Hashim Sharaf, has added another major accolade to its growing list of achievements - winning Best International Short Film at the 15th Almería Film Festival in Spain....

Oman & Spain: Strategic relations and new partnerships

Muscat - Under the leadership of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, the Sultanate of Oman is committed to leveraging its distinguished international relations to achieve shared interests and uphold the principles of global peace and security....

Oman and Spain: Growing efforts towards new partnerships

MUSCAT: Under the leadership of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, the Sultanate of Oman is committed to leveraging its distinguished international relations to achieve shared interests and uphold the principles of global peace and security....

Aberystwyth becomes Wales’ first UNESCO City of Literature

Aberyswyth – setting for Hinterland / Y Gwyll. Image: Wales Coast Path Stephen Price Aberystwyth has joined a global network of 350 Creative Cities that have been recognised for their excellence in creative fields across the world by becoming...

Rafael Cobos, a Canneseries Winner, World Premieres His Feature Debut ‘Golpes,’ Capturing a Spain ‘Unable to Settle Its Score With the Past’  

Rafael Cobos, whose “The Left-Handed Son” won Canneseries short form top prize in 2022, has just world premiered “Golpes,” his feature film debut which looks likely to consecrate him as one of Spain’s major new directorial voices. Best-known as...

Aberystwyth named Unesco City of Literature

Aberystwyth has been named Wales' first City of Literature by the United Nation's organisation, Unesco. The town will join over 50 cities worldwide including Barcelona, Dublin and Seattle that have been recognised for their contribution to...

Aberystwyth is named Wales' first Unesco City of Literature

Aerial view from Constitution Hill over Aberystwyth, the sea and Welsh coast Aberystwyth has been named Wales' first Unesco City of Literature. The award recognises the town and the wider Ceredigion area for its contribution to the creative arts....

Spanish archbishop sees hope in controversy about international star’s new album

Archbishop Luis Argüello of Valladolid, and president of the Spanish bishops’ conference, has responded to the controversy around singer Rosalía’s upcoming album, saying through it he perceives a “renewed youthful interest in spirituality.” The...

PTSB sale could close the book on Ireland’s financial crisis — at a cost to taxpayers

This year has seen significant moves by the Irish banking sector and the Government to put the last remnants of the financial crisis and the subsequent bailout of the banks to rest with the proposed sale of PTSB potentially bringing the entire...

Saudi Aramco third-quarter income slides on revenue decline

Saudi Aramco, the world's biggest oil-producing company, reported a 2.3 per cent drop in third-quarter net income, the 11th consecutive quarterly decline, as revenue slumped amid lower crude prices. Net profit in the three months to the end of...

David Beckham set for landmark day at Windsor Castle as England legend to receive his knighthood

England legend Sir David Beckham will be among those who accept honours on Tuesday as he receives a knighthood at Windsor Castle. The former Real Madrid and Manchester United star will be receiving the knighthood for his services to sport and...

Voting reminders issued by state

Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt encouraged Pennsylvanians planning to vote at the polls in person to review the comprehensive voter information at vote.pa.gov ahead of today’s election. Schmidt also reminded Pennsylvanians that unofficial...