Purim is a one-day festival that honors the Jews' salvation from near destruction in Persia, or ancient Iran, nearly 2,400 years ago.

Purim, a colorful Jewish holiday celebrating resilience and bravery, begins March 2 at sundown.

An artist is drawing in local history for an international stage.

Germany has said it is “sceptical” about suggestions that the EU could send a naval force to the Strait of Hormuz.

Missiles are falling across the Middle East, where millions of people are fasting. I’ve been thinking about that incongruity.

Family-run care provider Milford Care is marking World Book Day 2026 by celebrating its dementia-friendly book clubs, which have delivered over 2,00 sessions to date and unveiling a brand-new ...

This is the book that ended my career,” says Rachel Rooney, holding a copy of My Body is Me, a picture book for three to six-year-olds published in 2019. You could not find a more innocuous, ...

For the fifth day, we were under siege and gathered in our Jerusalem bomb shelter. But this day was unusual: sirens sent us scurrying at least eight times 12 hours, and although there were booms from ...

The Arma Christi scroll, which depicts the Passion of Christ, will soon be on public view at York’s Bar Convent.

14 best new books to read in 2026, from Asako Yuzuki to Jennette McCurdy - Discover debut novelists and immersive ...

As Ramadan approaches, Muslims around the world are preparing for a month of fasting from dawn to sunset. However, the length of the daily fast varies significantly depending on location, with some ...