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BBC Special Correspondent Katty Kay and best-selling author Gretchen Rubin discuss her new book, Secrets of Adulthood, and why one-sentence bits of advice can be so impactful.

The opposite of an escapist blockbuster, the eighth and apparently final outing for Tom Cruise's Ethan Hunt is the doomiest and gloomiest yet in the action-adventure franchise.

Big skies, bold cities and iconic prison islands: these destinations offer a familiar feel with a global twist.

Gérard Depardieu was found guilty of sexually assaulting two women on a film set. It's a verdict which could have a big impact on the country's film industry.

Gilles Bastoni is Cannes' celebrity concierge. Here is his tailor-made list for a sublime Cannes getaway – from luxurious star-studded venues to escapes at sea.

The chestnut trees of Europe tell a hidden story charting the fortunes of ancient Rome and the legacy it left in the continent's forests.

As calls to reopen Alcatraz make headlines, Mexico's prison island tells a different story – of sea turtles, green parrots and a dark past giving way to new beginnings.

Twenty-five years ago, the first Final Destination terrified by making everyday scenarios into death traps. Now, after a 14-year break, a new sequel is tweaking the formula.