46 m. ago The hidden underwater eden of ‘California’s Galapagos’, where kelp, sea lions and giant bass reign

On the remote Channel Islands, a draw for researchers and divers, preservation has transformed the ecosystemJust 14 miles (23km) off the southern California coast lies a vast underwater paradise.Giant sea bass the size of grizzly bears and schools of sardines glide together through swirling strands of golden kelp, whose long stalks preside over a world exploding with life and color. Playful harbor seals dance into the depths of undulating pink, green and orange plants, alongside spiny crustaceans and vibrant sea stars that embrace the volcanic rock that slopes to the sandy seafloor. Continue reading...

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68 m. ago UK tourists heading to popular Spanish holiday destination issued warning

Over 160,000 people in the area have been ordered to stay indoors

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1 hour ago Toxic chlorine cloud over UK tourist hotspot Barcelona forces 160,000 to stay indoors

The local fire service said it has 24 crews battling the blaze at Vilanova i la Geltru, some 25 miles from Barcelona

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3 h. ago Creating a universe of colour: pianists Kolesnikov & Tsoy play tribute to Hockney

Pavel Kolesnikov and Samson Tsoy open Paris’s David Hockney retrospective with two ground-breaking concerts

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3 h. ago Toxic chlorine cloud forces 160,000 to stay indoors in major Spanish tourist hotspot after industrial estate fire

Authorities warned that a blaze at an industrial warehouse selling pool cleaning products had released the toxic gas in the Catalonia region.

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4 h. ago Why I regret moving to Cornwall: My relationship was ruined, I was told 'go back to London' for trying to buy oat milk and it takes half a day to get anywhere because of tourists

When Rebecca Tidy and her partner had an offer accepted on a £450,000 cottage just outside the seaside village of St Mawes in 2017, she initially felt smug.

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4 h. ago Mum's last words and son's screams secretly recorded by husband who stabbed her to death

Veteran newsreader Dermot Murnaghan is back on our screens presenting true crime series Killer Britain, which explores how ordinary events can lead to 'extraordinary murders'

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7 h. ago ‘Buddhism and Björk help me handle fame’: novelist Ocean Vuong

On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous made him a literary superstar. Now the Vietnamese American author is exploring his working-class roots in an ambitious follow‑upThere are three kinds of family, muses the novelist and poet Ocean Vuong. There’s the nuclear family, “which often we talk about as the central tenet of American life”. There’s the chosen family, “the pushback”, the community and friendships built by people who have been rejected by their parents, often because of their sexuality or gender identity. And then there’s the family we talk about much less frequently, but spend most of our waking hours within – our colleagues, or what Vuong describes as “the circumstantial family around labour”.Vuong’s forthcoming second novel, The Emperor of Gladness, encompasses them all. There’s its 19-year‑old hero Hai’s relationship with his mother, a poor Vietnamese immigrant who believes that he has fulfilled her desperate aspirations for him by going to university, when he has actually...

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9 h. ago Greek island of Zakynthos named most crowded resort in Europe

A new Which? Travel report on overtourism also cites Mallorca and Paris as destinations suffering from an influx of visitors, but some argue that bad behaviour is as much of a problem as numbersIn Great Yarmouth there are some signs of regeneration: the vast glass palace of the Winter Gardens is being refurbished and the ornate Cafe 1903 next to the historic Hippodrome is busy. But the bustling tourist industry of the Edwardian era is long gone. “When Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show came in 1903, the tent held 5,000,” says local historian Roger Silver. “A couple of years earlier the Bass Brewery brought 10,000 workers on a day trip from Burton upon Trent. It took 16 trains.”Coincidentally, that is the same number of visitors who poured into the Italian mountain village of Roccaraso (population 1,500) in January, drawn by the presence of Tik Tok influencer Rita de Crescenzo. But the similarities end there. The Yarmouth invasion received no complaints, while the residents of Roccaraso r...

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10 h. ago Magical UK village just as pretty as Bath but without as many tourists

This village just outside Bristol has experienced a boom since the pandemic, drawing travellers with its picturesque countryside, award-winning pub and historic architecture

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11 h. ago Nuclear neighbors India and Pakistan are a step closer to war. Here’s a timeline of how it happened

A gun massacre of tourists on April 22 has pushed India and Pakistan a step closer to war, marking the biggest breakdown in relations since 2019

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13 h. ago Beautiful UK seaside town listed as top 7 best in entire country with 'chic vibe'

This unique coastal destination balances its working port heritage with a cool and contemporary feel with tourists loving its seawater lido

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15 h. ago Pakistan launches strikes against India in retaliation for earlier attacks

Pakistan is responding after India fired missiles at bases in the country following a massacre of tourists in Kashmir

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16 h. ago Ten most crowded tourist hotspots to avoid revealed – see best places to avoid the masses

Greece is among countries facing a backlash because of the scale of the tourist influx, with anger about lack of affordable housing for locals among other issues

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16 h. ago The hidden gem loch just outside Glasgow near 'best fish and chips in Scotland'

The secluded beauty spot is more popular with fisherman than it is tourists.

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18 h. ago Portugal issues warning to UK tourists over 'illegal' device owned by 33 million

Many UK drivers have dash cams installed in their cars to provide them with footage in the event of a crash - but using them abroad could land you in hot water and facing hefty fines

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20 h. ago Heartbreaking final texts of woman, 24, who died after being abducted and beaten into a coma at popular tourist hotspot

Ivonne Daniela Latorre, who was discovered dying in a coma after attending a music festival, sent a series of disturbing messages to her parents before an alleged kidnapping. 

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21 h. ago Gary Lineker reveals he's turned down TV role after Match of the Day exit

Match of the Day is set for new hosts next season as veteran anchor Gary Lineker steps away from the programme after more than two decades at the centre of the iconic show

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22 h. ago Portugal warns tourists of 'illegal' device owned by 33 million British people

UK tourists planning to drive to Portugal this summer, should be aware of the country's rules regarding dash cams

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22 h. ago Heartbreaking final texts of tourist, 24, who died after being abducted and beaten into a coma following popular gig

Ivonne Daniela Latorre, who was discovered dying in a coma after attending a music festival, sent a series of disturbing messages to her parents before an alleged kidnapping. 

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