Emperor penguins and a fake crime scene: photos of the day
The peloton passes through vineyards in Trentino during Stage 1 of the 45th Tour of the Alps 2025 Photograph: TimPeople enjoy carnival rides during the Royal Easter Show at the Sydney Showground Photograph: Bianca de Marchi/AAP
A security official stands guard as a health worker administers a polio vaccination to a child. Pakistan has launched its second nationwide polio vaccination campaign, running from 21 to 27 April, aiming to vaccinate more than 45 million children Photograph: Fayyaz Ahmed/EPA
Dancers wearing traditional attire stand in front of a poster of the US vice-president, JD Vance, on the day of his arrival Photograph: Kenny Holston/Reuters
Workers check railway tracks at Long Bien Bridge Photograph: Luong Thai Linh/EPA
(L-R) Musicians Ralf Hütter, Henning Schmitz, Falk Grieffenhagen, and Georg Bongartz of Kraftwerk perform onstage at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in California Photograph:for Coachella
Palestinian children receive food at a distribution centre Photograph: Abdel Kareem Hana/AP
The Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, attends his trial on corruption charges at the district court Photograph: Moti Kimchi/EPA
Israeli machinery demolishes a Palestinian building in Beit Ommar near Hebron in the Israeli-occupied West Bank Photograph: Mussa Qawasma/Reuters
A student in hazmat suit moves around a taxidermied giraffe at a 'crime scene' set up in the warehouse of the Wildlife Forensic Academy in Game and Nature Reserve. The crime scene was carefully set up by the Wildlife Forensic Academy, a training centre that aims to fight poaching by teaching investigation skills to rangers, conservation officers, law enforcement and students. By teaching how to protect a crime scene, find and collect evidence and later present a testimony in front of a court, they hope to strengthen prosecution of wildlife crime across Africa Photograph: Marco Longari/AFP/Getty Images
Dozens of contestants attend the 'Bring Your Own Big Wheel' Race at Potrero Hill Photograph: Anadolu/Getty Images
Christians light candles at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in the Old City after the death of Pope Francis was announced by the Vatican Photograph: Ronen Zvulun/Reuters
Logan Paul in action against AJ Styles during WrestleMania 41 at the Allegiant Stadium in Nevada Photograph: WWE/Getty Images
An emperor penguin chick begs its parent to be fed during a blizzard, in the midst of a colony, on the Ekström ice shelf Photograph: National Geographic/Bertie Gregory/Reuters
People light torches to light the Easter fire on a hill in west of the country. For centuries, traditional fires have been lit in different German cities, where people meet on Holy Saturday or Easter Sunday to say goodbye to winter and celebrate Easter
Photograph: Anadolu/Getty Images
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'Picture postcard' UK village with fossil hunting and secret beach is hidden
Runswick Bay, just nine miles north of Whitby, has earned rave reviews from visitors, who have praised its "secluded" bay, "gorgeous" beach and "amazing views" - and it's easy to see why A picturesque North Yorkshire coast village has been named one of England's best-kept secrets – and it's no wonder why. The delightful Runswick Bay, tucked away just nine miles from Whitby between Sandsend and Staithes, has captivated visitors with its "secluded" bay, "gorgeous" beach, and "amazing views," as noted by York Press. Perched on the brink of the North Sea, the quaint village scored an impressive 4.5 out of 5 stars on Tripadvisor and has now been highlighted by Millets as one of the nation's hidden jewels in their latest travel recommendations. Outdoor experts at Millets assembled their hidden treasures list using insights from Reddit, TikTok, and various travel features, before validating their selections with Tripadvisor ratings to showcase the cream of the crop. Millets' blog writer and adventure aficionado Sam Chadwick remarked: "In recent years, more people have uncovered the joy of being outdoors, with favourites like Mam Tor and Scafell Pike becoming increasingly popular. We've curated a list of England's hidden treasures for those seeking tranquil escapes amidst nature.", reports the Express. Runswick Bay absolutely lives up to this description. Touted on its official website as 'a picture postcard North Yorkshire coastal village, boasting a mile of secluded bay and gorgeous beach', the spot is favoured by fossil hunters, ramblers, and even those hoping to glimpse a dolphin or seal amid the surf. Its sandy shores sit along the Cleveland Way, a renowned walking route gracing the coastline. The bay is a haven for sandcastle architects and budding explorers eager to discover rockpools at low tide, while the jetty becomes a prime spot for crabbing during the high tide. "Seals, dolphins and whales have all been spotted in the waters, which are excellent for fishing, especially cod and mackerel," the travel site notes. The spot has received over 400 effusive reviews on Tripadvisor, with many reviewers highlighting the "relaxing" ambiance of the beachfront café. One happy visitor shared their experience: "We walked here from Staithes, lovely walk with amazing views (steep in places). Well worth the walk! Cafe at Runswick bay was lovely, great coffee and cakes, lovely place to sit and relax before walking back. We had our dog in tow and she was made welcome at the cafe." Another satisfied guest enthused: "Absolutely stunning! Well worth a walk along the beach and doing a bit of fossil hunting, glass spotting, shell collecting. Lovely ice cream." Commenting on their Easter weekend visit, another reviewer remarked: "We are here for easter weekend, we visited the lovely modern cafe just on the beachfront, delicious cakes and light bites and beverages. Lovely staff and plenty of seats although we imagine it will get busy. Will definitely be back as its perfectly positioned to sit eat a slice of yummy cakes and a cuppa tea while u admire the views. The beach was great so happy to see so many dogs enjoying themselves and not a poo bag in sight as mentioned previously. We found so lovely fossils so interesting." One visitor was so enchanted by the BBC's 'Villages by the Sea' that they felt compelled to see Runswick Bay for themselves. "Had to come here as Ben Robinson the archaeologist came here from his programmes 'Villages by the Sea' and he was not not wrong, beautiful houses, I found most of what he showed on his programme. Lovely walk and dog run along the beach. Fabulous, Thanks Ben." Wondering about parking at Runswick Bay? "The car park closest to the beach is chargeable throughout spring and summer, but get in quick as there are only 80 spaces. Pop the postcode TS13 5HT into your satnav and you're away. You'll pay a minimum charge of £3.00 between the months of March and October." They also mention: "In busier periods, you'll find a second car park at the top of the hill, a bit further away from the beach. With over 100 spaces and charged at £6 for 24 hours, it's well worth the trek, even just for the breathtaking views along the way." Do bear in mind that car park charges are subject to change.
Wales Online
12 hours ago
- Wales Online
Council leader defends Stevie Wonder and Alanis Morissette gigs in Cardiff park
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Never miss a Cardiff story and sign up to our newsletter here. Residents, volunteers and sports teams were angered about plans for events on Blackweir Fields, fearing it will wreck the land and make more parts of Bute Park inaccessible during the summer. Allowing events at Balckweir Fields will help Cardiff Council avoid tricky budget decisions, according to its leader Cllr Huw Thomas (Image: Ian Fernando ) Cllr Thomas said: "There is a financial upside to the council of hosting live music events in Blackweir. Article continues below "That makes an important contribution to allowing us to set that balanced budget. "One of the ways that we've avoided making really difficult facility closures in recent years is by generating income and that's where Blackweir Live comes in from a financial perspective." Cardiff Council was initially facing the prospect of having to save more than £60m in 2025/26. The leader of Cardiff Council, Cllr Huw Thomas (Image: Ted Peskett ) Following a better than expected budget settlement from the Welsh Government, this figure was reduced to £27.7m. The Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) welcomed the additional funding that councils received this year. However, some councillors on the local government association said it still fell short of what was needed. Cllr Thomas added: "We are also proud of our credentials as a music city. "We want to see the biggest and best artists from all over the world perform in Cardiff, in the likes of Stevie Wonder [and] Alanis Morissett. "That is what you are seeing. Ticket sales are strong. Of course we recognise how loved the city's parks are. "There are safeguards in place to ensure that the parks are maintained. If they are not maintained, there is provision to claw back the money to make them good. "This is about music making. The last few summers in Cardiff have been exemplified by a litany of the biggest names in music coming here to perform. "That is what we are seeing again and expanded this summer. "Whilst I recognise the concern, and hopefully people objectively will see that we've safeguarded to mitigate those concerns, this is also about getting some fantastic music happening in the city." There is already a licence covering Blackweir Fields for events of up to 25,000 people and the land has been used for a firework display in the past. In order for the events to run as planned, a licence to allow events of up to 35,000 people was needed. At a licensing sub committee meeting in April, the council was asked whether event organisers had done things the "wrong way round" by advertising and selling tickets before a new event licence was granted for Blackweir Fields. 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Scotsman
12 hours ago
- Scotsman
All road closures as JJ Abrams films new movie Ghostwriter in Edinburgh
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The currently untitled project, which is being referred to as Ghostwriter, features an all-star cast including Glen Powell (Twisters), Jenna Ortega (Wednesday), Emma Mackey (Barbie) and acting legend Samuel L Jackson. It will be the director's first film since Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, which was released in 2019. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Glen Powell, Jenna Ortega, Emma Mackey and Samuel L Jackson are all set to star in JJ Abrams' untitled upcoming project. | Getty Images The secretive project has been filming in Edinburgh since the start of June, with production continuing in the city until June 13. Few details are known about the plot of the film, though Abrams is also said to have penned the script. The mystery movie is set to be produced by Warner Bros and Abrams' Bad Robot. Filming locations around Edinburgh include Advocate's Close, Borthwick's Close, Fleshmarket Close, Mary King's Close, Old Assembly Close and Parliament Square. There are a number of other road restrictions and closures in place, with pedestrian restrictions also being enforced. This includes Candlemaker Row, where The Oz Bar has been pictured with a makeover on social media. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Meanwhile, Edinburgh City Council's website states that roads such as Chambers Street, Cockburn Street, George IV Bridge, King's Stables Road and Johnston Terrace will be closed for short periods in order to accommodate action sequences or for safety during rigging. Film production crews filming "Ghostwriter" in Edinburgh. | Lisa Ferguson It is then expected that production crews will head across to Glasgow, where a number of road closures have been put in place across the city centre for unnamed filming. While it hasn't been confirmed as the same project, previous reports suggested that the film would be shooting in Glasgow in June. Around 70 streets in Glasgow will have traffic restrictions put in place to accommodate filming, with crews expected around the city from June 13 until 23. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Here are all of the road closures for J.J. Abrams upcoming movie as it shoots in Edinburgh. JJ Abrams filming new movie Ghostwriter in Edinburgh — here are all of the road closures in place If you are set to travel around Edinburgh in the coming days by car, here are the road closures you need to be aware of. Merchant Street : From 7am on June 2 until 9pm on June 13 : From 7am on June 2 until 9pm on June 13 West College Street : From 8.30am on June 4 until 6.30pm until June 12 : From 8.30am on June 4 until 6.30pm until June 12 South College Street : From 8.30am on June 6 until 6.30pm until June 12 : From 8.30am on June 6 until 6.30pm until June 12 Upper Bow : From 7am on June 8 until 7pm on June 11 : From 7am on June 8 until 7pm on June 11 Candlemaker Row : From 7pm on June 11 until 7am on June 12. : From 7pm on June 11 until 7am on June 12. Chambers Street, closed between Guthrie Street and a point 100m westwards : From 8pm on June 9 until 4.30am on June 10. : From 8pm on June 9 until 4.30am on June 10. Cockburn Street : From 11.59pm on June 9 until 7am on June 10. : From 11.59pm on June 9 until 7am on June 10. Chambers Street , closed westbound in its entirety, and eastbound between George IV Bridge and Guthrie Street : From 7pm on June 10 until 6am on June 11. , : From 7pm on June 10 until 6am on June 11. Victoria Street : From 7pm on June 10 until 7am on June 11. : From 7pm on June 10 until 7am on June 11. Lawnmarket, from Castlehill to James' Court (mid entry) : From 11.59pm on June 10 until 7am on June 11. : From 11.59pm on June 10 until 7am on June 11. Castlehill, closed from Lawnmarket to Ramsey Lane : From 11.59pm on June 10 until 7am on June 11. : From 11.59pm on June 10 until 7am on June 11. Johnston Terrace, closed from Upper Bow to Victoria Terrace : From 11.59pm on June 10 until 7am on June 11. : From 11.59pm on June 10 until 7am on June 11. King's Stables Road, closed between Lothian Road and Lady Wynd: From 8pm on June 12 until 8am on June 13. Pedestrians will not be exempt from the Edinburgh-based filming, with restrictions in place across the following roads: Potterrow Port (underpass) : From 8pm on June 9 until 4.30am on June 10. : From 8pm on June 9 until 4.30am on June 10. Upper Bow : From 7am on June 8 until 7pm on June 11, then from 7pm on June 10 until 7am on June 11. : From 7am on June 8 until 7pm on June 11, then from 7pm on June 10 until 7am on June 11. Victoria Terrace, closed between Upper Bow and Johnston Terrace : From 7am on June 8 until 7pm on June 11, then from 7pm on June 10 until 7am on June 11. : From 7am on June 8 until 7pm on June 11, then from 7pm on June 10 until 7am on June 11. Victoria Street : From 7am on June 8 until 7pm on June 11, then from 7pm on June 10 until 7am on June 11. : From 7am on June 8 until 7pm on June 11, then from 7pm on June 10 until 7am on June 11. Merchant Street : From 7pm on June 11 until 7am on June 12. : From 7pm on June 11 until 7am on June 12. Dyer's Close : From from 7pm on June 11 until 7am on June 12. : From from 7pm on June 11 until 7am on June 12. Candlemaker Row : From 7pm on June 11 until 7am on June 12. : From 7pm on June 11 until 7am on June 12. Advocate's Close : From 5pm on June 9 until 9pm on June 9. : From 5pm on June 9 until 9pm on June 9. George IV Bridge, closed between Chambers Street and Victoria Street : From 12.30am on June 9 until 5.30am on June 9. : From 12.30am on June 9 until 5.30am on June 9. Lothian Street : From 5pm on June 9 until 7am on June 10. : From 5pm on June 9 until 7am on June 10. West College Street : From 5pm on June 9 until 7pm on June 11. : From 5pm on June 9 until 7pm on June 11. Borthwick's Close : From 8.30am on June 9 until 6.30pm on June 13. : From 8.30am on June 9 until 6.30pm on June 13. Fleshmarket Close : From 12.01am on June 10 until 7am on June 10. : From 12.01am on June 10 until 7am on June 10. Cockburn Street, closed between High Street and Anchor Close : From 12.01am on June 10 until 7am on June 10. : From 12.01am on June 10 until 7am on June 10. Guthrie Street, closed from the steps to the west of no. 30 (leading to Chambers Street) : From 7pm on June 10, until 6am on June 11. : From 7pm on June 10, until 6am on June 11. Chambers Street, closed between Guthrie Street and George IV Bridge : From 7pm on June 10, until 6am on June 11. : From 7pm on June 10, until 6am on June 11. Old Assembly Close : From 8am on June 11 until 7am on June 12. : From 8am on June 11 until 7am on June 12. King's Stables Road, closed between the Castlebarns Steps and steps to the east of King's Bridge : From 12.01am on June 13 until 7am on June 13. : From 12.01am on June 13 until 7am on June 13. King's Stables Road / Johnston Terrace Steps (east of King's Bridge): From 12.01am on June 13 until 7am on June 13.
