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Wayne Chang, CNN Former US President Jimmy Carter’s decision to switch diplomatic recognition from Taipei to Beijing sent shockwaves through Taiwan when it was announced in late 1978. With grave existential concerns arising from fears of an imminent Communist invasion from mainland China, people protested on the streets to vent their anger at America’s perceived
Continue ReadingBy John Walton, CNN One country, two major airlines operating world-class long-haul fleets out of different major aviation hubs located close to one another. On paper, the United Arab Emirates’ ownership of two powerhouse global longhaul carriers with largely overlapping international air networks that converge so closely might seem an extravagance too far. Isn’t one
Continue ReadingHafsa Khalil, CNN A pair of jars purchased as part of a batch of ceramics from a London thrift store for £20 ($25) actually date back to the 18th century Qing dynasty and could sell for up to £50,000 ($62,700). The two imperial Chinese doucai “lotus and chrysanthemum” jars will be heading under the hammer
Continue ReadingBy Marie Lodi, CNN Los Angeles (CNN) — The worlds of film and high fashion have long been intertwined. Whether through costume design, red carpet fashion moments or celebrity-led campaigns, the two industries have developed a powerful symbiotic relationship. Which is why the location for Chanel’s 2023/24 peppy and playful Cruise show, which the brand
Continue ReadingOliver Briscoe, CNN Protesting in France is a hungry business, and when the country’s angry citizens put down their placards, they seek out sustenance. Not for classic French cuisine though. Above all else, demonstrators demand spicy hotdog sausages. Beef and lamb merguez sausages, spiced with cumin, chile or harissa to recipes imported from North Africa,
Continue ReadingFrancesca Street, CNN Eating a Michelin-star-level meal on the “edge of space” could be a reality next year, if French company Zephalto has its way. The space tourism venture, founded by former air traffic controller Vincent Farret d’Astiès, is currently selling “pre-reservation tickets” for upcoming trips in a pressurized capsule, dubbed Celeste, attached to a
Continue ReadingOscar Holland, CNN Beyoncé kicked off her hotly anticipated “Renaissance” world tour in Sweden on Wednesday night — and, true to form, it was a night of numerous outfit changes. It was also a night of (nearly as many) custom bodysuits. There was a silvery Courrèges one with an iridescent circular cutout at its center;
Continue ReadingBy Jake Kwon, CNN When a colony of reddish-yellow furred Hodgson’s bats, once thought extinct in South Korea, was found in an abandoned gold mine in the country’s Hampyeong county in 1999, some saw a chance. It was exactly what a rural county — located 270 km (170 mi) south of Seoul — with an
Continue ReadingBy Lianne Kolirin, CNN A tiny island that inspired legendary crime novelist Agatha Christie has gone up for sale, complete with its own Art Deco hotel and helipad. Burgh Island, located just off the coast of Britain’s south-westerly county of Devon, is on the market for “offers in excess of £15m” ($18.9 million), according to
Continue ReadingJack Guy, CNN The ghostwriter behind Prince Harry’s memoir “Spare” has revealed how the pair sparred during the process of writing the book, and Harry’s joy that he was finally able to communicate directly with the public. The Duke of Sussex’s explosive memoir, published earlier this year, launched a series of incendiary accusations against members
Continue ReadingOscar Holland, CNN A wristwatch once owned by China’s last emperor, Aisin-Gioro Puyi, is expected to fetch over $3 million when it goes on sale in Hong Kong this month. The eye-watering valuation is partly due to the rarity of the Patek Philippe Reference 96 Quantieme Lune, one of just eight known to exist. But
Continue ReadingBen Jones, CNN Whether we call them railways or railroads, we’re all familiar with the concept — big, heavy vehicles that can’t climb steep hills, running on two steel rails. That’s the pattern, right? Well, railway technology is more versatile than you think. Over the last 200 years it has evolved to conquer cities, mountains,
Continue ReadingLauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN and Max Foster, CNN In a day full of symbolism and symmetry, one moment stood out: Princess Catherine of Wales and her daughter, Princess Charlotte, in their matching silver headpieces. Attending the coronation of her grandfather, King Charles III, Charlotte wore a mini-me version of her mother’s crown — a lavish silver
Continue ReadingNicole Mowbray, CNN The details of the Queen Consort’s coronation outfit have been being teased over the past few weeks, but when finally revealed at Westminster Abbey this morning, it did not disappoint—combining a nod to tradition with more modern and personal touches. Arriving at the service, Camilla wore a crimson velvet and ermine Robe
Continue ReadingLeah Dolan, CNN Nicole Mowbray, CNN Choosing the ‘right’ outfit to wear to any royal event is of utmost importance, and there can be few moments more historically significant than the coronation of a new monarch. Much has been made of the departures from tradition for the coronation of King Charles III and this extended
Continue ReadingBy Maureen O’Hare, CNN This week in travel news: Crowns are handed out to pizza joints, bars and an English king. India and Italy are cooking up record-breaking engineering projects. And we reveal why going on a hiking trip might be one of the best ways to find love. Award-winning bars and restaurants Double Chicken
Continue ReadingBy Greg Wallace, CNN Air traffic control in the United States is understaffed by about 3,000 positions, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg told CNN on Friday, as hiring to fill some of that gap opened. The Federal Aviation Administration ATC workforce currently numbers about 11,500 controllers, but “the optimal number is closer to about 14,500,” the
Continue ReadingFrancesca Street, CNN Christina Ward had only known Wahid Kandil for six months when he asked her to marry him. The couple were sitting on a bench overlooking the River Nile one evening, the ancient Temple of Luxor illuminated behind them. Wahid turned to Christina. “So, are we getting married or what?” he asked. Christina
Continue ReadingLeah Dolan, CNN The British royal family’s wardrobe choices have long been pored over by the public and media alike. The monarchy is an institution where impartiality, political neutrality and professionalism are to be maintained at all costs, even in clothing, lest hemlines, color palettes and even silhouettes become ciphers waiting to be cracked. Was
Continue ReadingBy Brandon Griggs, CNN You know the old saying, “There’s no such thing as a stupid question?” Turns out, there is. And when it comes to Cinco de Mayo — the annual fiesta that gives Americans an excuse to load up on tacos and margaritas — people ask a LOT of them. These are actual
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