Archaeologists have long found a disturbing pattern in the graves of ancient rulers: the dead were sometimes accompanied by other dead. Around royal tombs, the remains of people – who appear to have been killed specifically to follow their masters into the afterlife – lie alongside precious objects and weapons. A new study from Egypt has brought this practice back into the news. At the ancient royal cemetery of Abydos, archaeologists re-examined the skulls of people buried around the tombs of...

When Sonia Chandiramani lost her mum to ovarian cancer in 2017, she found solace in an unexpected place: the rugby pitch. “I was spending five nights a week with my team, plus weekends,” says the 33-year-old Chandiramani, who had been playing since she was 14. “It was my second family. “At her funeral, people showed up, and it meant a lot,” she says. “It’s just a reminder that there are more families than just your family.” Two years later, Chandiramani and some fellow players established...

When Sonia Chandiramani lost her mum to ovarian cancer in 2017, she found solace in an unexpected place: the rugby pitch. “I was spending five nights a week with my team, plus weekends,” says the 33-year-old Chandiramani, who had been playing since she was 14. “It was my second family. “At her funeral, people showed up, and it meant a lot,” she says. “It’s just a reminder that there are more families than just your family.” Two years later, Chandiramani and some fellow players established...

Despite two much-maligned live-action film adaptations inspired by the popular fighting video game Street Fighter in the past several decades – its namesake 1994 film and Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li (2009) – it seems Hollywood has yet to give up on the franchise. Paramount Pictures just premiered its live-action reboot film Street Fighter starring Andrew Koji, Noah Centineo, Jason Momoa and Callina Liang. The film’s plot follows the game’s fighter avatars Ryu (Koji) and his estranged...

Despite two much-maligned live-action film adaptations inspired by the popular fighting video game Street Fighter in the past several decades – its namesake 1994 film and Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li (2009) – it seems Hollywood has yet to give up on the franchise. Paramount Pictures just premiered its live-action reboot film Street Fighter starring Andrew Koji, Noah Centineo, Jason Momoa and Callina Liang. The film’s plot follows the game’s fighter avatars Ryu (Koji) and his estranged...

Here are ways to keep yourself looking good and feeling fresh as we move into the cooler months. Our latest round-up of product releases from the world of beauty covers all the bases, from skincare and hair, to fragrances. Plus there’s a look at the undeniable cool of David Beckham’s second son, Romeo. Chanel Fans of Bleu de Chanel – the cooling scent remains a highly coveted men’s fragrance – can spray on the matching deodorant (HK$320) to ensure a harmonious olfactory profile throughout the...

Here are ways to keep yourself looking good and feeling fresh as we move into the cooler months. Our latest round-up of product releases from the world of beauty covers all the bases, from skincare and hair, to fragrances. Plus there’s a look at the undeniable cool of David Beckham’s second son, Romeo. Chanel Fans of Bleu de Chanel – the cooling scent remains a highly coveted men’s fragrance – can spray on the matching deodorant (HK$320) to ensure a harmonious olfactory profile throughout the...

ITA Airways will restore nonstop Rome–Caracas service after nearly 12 years, adding another major long-haul link as diaspora demand, Italian business ties and Venezuela’s aviation recovery gather momentum. The post ITA Airways Returns to Venezuela as Lufthansa Group Builds Rome Hub appeared first on Business Traveller.

​A measles outbreak first declared in Manitoba more than a year and a half ago is now over, the province says.

From animal encounters to unusual sightseeing experiences, changing attitudes around the world are reshaping the holiday bucket list.