2 d. ago Carnival in beautiful island country 'just as good as Rio' plus stunning beaches

Trinidad and Tobago's carnival is known as the 'mother of all carnivals' and takes place every year over two whole days on the Monday and Tuesday before Ash Wednesday

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1 week ago Beautiful country that's the 'friendliest in the world' and has 30C heat in April

The beautiful island country is among the friendliest places in the world and has a collection of over 300 islands. The best weather falls between June and September with sunny skies

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2 w. ago Nancy Pelosi calls Republican funding bill ‘a devastating assault’ on working families as Schumer urges Democratic backing – live

At least eight Senate Democrats need to vote with Republicans to advance bill ahead of midnight deadline to fund governmentDemocrats at odds over Republican bill to fund government operationsDanish foreign minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen rejected on Friday president Donald Trump’s latest remarks about annexing Greenland, saying the Danish autonomous island could not be taken over by another country.“If you look at the Nato treaty, the UN charter or international law, Greenland is not open to annexation,” he told reporters, according to Agence France-Presse (AFP). Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Schumer warns of Doge’s ‘maximum destruction’ if government shuts down amid Democratic divide on spending bill – live

At least eight Senate Democrats need to vote with Republicans to advance bill ahead of midnight deadline to fund governmentChuck Schumer to vote for Republican funding bill to avert shutdownDanish foreign minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen rejected on Friday president Donald Trump’s latest remarks about annexing Greenland, saying the Danish autonomous island could not be taken over by another country.“If you look at the Nato treaty, the UN charter or international law, Greenland is not open to annexation,” he told reporters, according to Agence France-Presse (AFP). Continue reading...

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2 w. ago House Democratic leaders reiterate opposition to Republican funding bill as shutdown deadline looms – live

At least eight Senate Democrats would need to vote with Republicans to move the bill forward ahead of midnight deadline to fund governmentChuck Schumer to vote for Republican funding bill to avert shutdownDanish foreign minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen rejected on Friday president Donald Trump’s latest remarks about annexing Greenland, saying the Danish autonomous island could not be taken over by another country.“If you look at the Nato treaty, the UN charter or international law, Greenland is not open to annexation,” he told reporters, according to Agence France-Presse (AFP). Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Scottish island restaurant with 'wonderful seafood' named best in the country in national awards

A Michelin recommended Scottish island restaurant can add another award to its shelf, as it’s been named best in the country.

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2 w. ago Spectacular island paradise is 28C in April and has a direct flight from the UK

Mauritius is an island country in the Indian Ocean, known for its stunning white beaches, clear blue waters and lush greenery. And it's the perfect summer holiday with highs of 28C in April

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3 w. ago Spanish People’s party provoke fury with spoof Temptation Island video

Spain’s PM ‘deeply embarrassed’ after rival politicians create a diplomatic row with the Dominican RepublicSpain’s conservative People’s party (PP) has pulled a Temptation Island-themed video attacking the country’s socialist prime minister, his wife and his colleagues after the short, AI-generated film provoked an embarrassing diplomatic incident with the Dominican Republic.The 30-second video – which aimed to piggyback on the popularity of the Spanish edition of the reality TV show – was the PP’s latest attempt to capitalise on the corruption allegations surrounding both Pedro Sánchez’s administration and his wife, Begoña Gómez. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Spanish opposition’s Temptation Island spoof triggers diplomatic row

Spain’s PM ‘deeply embarrassed’ after rival politicians offend Dominican Republic with AI videoSpain’s conservative People’s party (PP) has pulled a Temptation Island-themed video attacking the country’s socialist prime minister, his wife and his colleagues after the short, AI-generated film provoked an embarrassing diplomatic incident with the Dominican Republic.The 30-second video – which aimed to piggyback on the popularity of the Spanish reality TV show – was the PP’s latest attempt to capitalise on the corruption allegations surrounding both Pedro Sánchez’s administration and his wife, Begoña Gómez. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Scottish islands named top stargazing spot to see 'spectacular Northern Lights'

A Scottish island chain has been named the best spot in the country for 'astro-tourism'.

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3 w. ago Liverpool SAVED by red card reprieve as pundits Rio Ferdinand and Ally McCoist left stunned in PSG clash

Ibrahima Konate looked dead certain to get his marching orders in the first half

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