Charles Clark
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Dubai spent $1 billion building the largest indoor theme park on Earth — here's what it's like inside
Dubai is already home to the world's tallest building, artificial islands, and the world's first hotel with a rainforest. And now it's also home to the largest indoor theme park on Earth. Measuring 1.5 million square feet, IMG Worlds of Adventure — which opened on August 31, 2016 — is a nod to characters from Cartoon Network and Disney's Marvel universe. The $1 billion (£750 million) theme park… → Read More
Dubai is building the world's first hotel with its own rainforest — here's what it's like inside
Architects in Dubai are building the world's first hotel with its own rainforest. Set to open in 2018, the Rosemont Hotel and Residences will boast over 2 million square feet of hotel, residential, and leisure space, an artificial beach and a glass-bottom pool suspended above the streets of Dubai. The hotel, designed by ZAS Architects, will be accommodated by a 47-storey tower that neighbours a… → Read More
This map shows the most dangerous countries in the world for tourists
The UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) has updated its travel advice for Turkey last week after three suicide bombers killed 45 people at Atatürk International Airport in Istanbul. A new map uses the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office's (FCO) information to illustrate which countries in the world are considered safe to visit and where caution should be exercised. → Read More
These are the countries with the most positive influence on the world
The United States' positive influence on the world is declining at a faster rate than any other country, according to a new study by Ipsos MORI. The international research organisation surveyed 18,055 adults from 25 countries. It asked them which nations and international organisations (including the EU and UN) they perceived as having the most positive influence on the world, and the results… → Read More
Prince Philip is officially retiring at the age of 96 — here's the best photo from every year of his royal career
Philip has carried out 22,219 solo engagements and 637 solo visits overseas since he left active military service in 1952. → Read More
Dubai spent $1 billion building the largest indoor theme park on earth
Dubai is already home to the world's tallest building, artificial islands, and the world's first hotel with a rainforest. And now it's also home to the largest indoor theme park on Earth. Measuring 1.5 million square feet, IMG Worlds of Adventure — which opened on 31 August 2016 — is a nod to characters from Cartoon Network and Disney's Marvel universe. The $1 billion (£750 million) theme park… → Read More
London has been invaded by swarms of flying ants — here's why
"Anyone else have flying ants emerging today? Making me feel very itchy!" → Read More
Polaroids of North Koreans show a chilling and rarely seen side of the mysterious regime
There's so much we don't know about North Korea. Very few people ever see inside the oppressive regime, and even fewer manage to escape it, so we rely on the accounts of those who've experienced it first-hand to build us a picture. One of those people is Wong Maye-E, the leading North Korea photographer for the Associated Press, which set up a bureau in downtown Pyongyang in 2012. → Read More
Lifestyle: This is the oldest passport in existence
The document is signed by Charles. R — commonly known as King Charles I. → Read More
Look inside the Arctic 'doomsday' seed vault built to protect millions of crops from any disaster
The Global Seed Vault in Norway was built to shelter millions of crops from any potential natural or man-made disaster. → Read More
Jeremy Corbyn refused to condemn the IRA
He instead denounced only their violent actions. → Read More
The 15 companies British business students dream of working for
Global research and advisory firm Universum has released its 2017 ranking of the most attractive employers in the UK for business and engineering students. The company surveyed 45,952 students from 109 universities and asked them to share their views on careers and employers. We honed in on the responses to see which companies they consider the most desirable. → Read More
Politics: Chief Brexit coordinator: The result of the general election is 'an irrelevance' in Brussels
The Brexit coordinator also took issue with the timing of the election. → Read More
Chief Brexit coordinator: The result of the general election is 'an irrelevance' in Brussels
The Brexit coordinator also took issue with the timing of the election. → Read More
The Queen at 91: The most important photo from every single year of her remarkable life
Today, Queen Elizabeth II will celebrate her 91st birthday. → Read More
17 eerie images show what it's like to live on the China-North Korea border
Half-finished buildings and an eerie sense of abandonment showcase strained ties. → Read More
Here's what it's like to fly first class on Emirates, the best airline in the world
A return first class airfare from London Gatwick to Dubai costs roughly £4,000 on Emirates, which has been voted the best airline in the world by travellers. → Read More
11 countries with dangerous laws for tourists
The risks associated with travelling to these countries can be great and extra caution should be exercised to avoid fines or even jail time. → Read More
The 23 most powerful nations on earth
The US has retained its position as the world's most powerful nation, despite declining respect for its leadership. That's according to US News and World Report, which has released the latest edition of its annual "Best Countries" study. The media organisation evaluated 80 countries across a range of criteria, including cultural history, citizenship, and quality of life. → Read More
RANKED: The 23 most powerful nations on earth
A survey interviewed 21,000 business leaders, informed elites, and general citizens with the goal of discovering how nations are perceived on a global scale. → Read More