Wales

Nearly 2,000-year-old 'souvenir cup' found in Spain names Hadrian's Wall's eastern forts - study

The cup is decorated with red, green, turquoise, and blue enamel, all arranged in geometric patterns, including fish scales and tower motifs that are believed to represent the wall itself. 

|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM
3D reconstruction of the Berlanga Cup.
An elderly couple

During wars and crises in the world: The worrying statistic about those aged 60+ is revealed

A study among 1,085 people aged 60+ in Wales found that more than half experienced at least one difficulty such as loneliness, financial stress or abuse.

|ByNEWS AGENCIES
A woman waves a flag as demonstrators take part in a protest under the slogan 'Greenland is for Greenlanders' in front of the US Embassy in Copenhagen, Denmark, January 14, 2026.

Denmark refuses to consider its own two-state solution, yet preaches one for Israel - opinion

Denmark has now been handed an extraordinary historical opportunity to move beyond rhetoric. The time has come not merely to advocate a two-state solution abroad, but to model it at home.

|ByALBERT VEKSLER/THE MEDIA LINE
A woman dressed in Somaliland's flag colours parades to celebrate the 33rd anniversary of their Independence in Hargeisa, Somaliland, May 18, 2024.

Somaliland exists: recognition is about truth, not favor - opinion

Nadifa Mohamed’s novel and Israel’s recognition of Somaliland show why acknowledging marginalized lives is a matter of justice.

|ByNANCY HARTEVELT KOBRIN

South Wales Jewish history project awarded £54,200 lottery grant

This is the second time the group has received a lottery grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

NOVEMBER 4, 2019ByILANIT CHERNICK
The former Pontypridd Synagogue in South Wales

Israelis transformed after taking part in Homeless World Cup in Cardiff

Dina left home at 22 and became a drug addict for the next 23 years. At the age of 45, she proudly wore a blue and white . She said the Cup had been a "life changing opportunity."

AUGUST 5, 2019ByBENJY SINGER
Homeless World Cup in Cardiff

The fight to preserve South Wales’ Jewish history

Jews believed to have first settled in Swansea in the 1730s.

JULY 23, 2019ByILANIT CHERNICK
The former Merthyr Synagogue in South Wales is believed to be one of the oldest Synagogues still standing in Wales

Tom Jones returning to Israel

Jones has performed in Israel several times in the past, including in 2013 and 2017.

JANUARY 14, 2019ByAMY SPIRO
Tom Jones returning to Israel.