2 h. ago ‘Message to America’: US tourists invited to explore Afghanistan in surreal video featuring a ‘comedy’ hostage scene

The dark production, which is reminiscent of Taliban hostage beheading videos, has emerged on its social media accounts, but it’s not clear if the group made it

Culture

2 h. ago Americans invited to explore Afghanistan in surreal tourist video featuring a ‘comedy’ hostage scene

The promotional video has emerged on Taliban-linked social media accounts, but it’s not clear if the group made it

Culture

2 h. ago ‘Drunk’ United Airlines pilot was forced into rehab for alcoholism. He actually had a concussion, lawsuit claims

Exclusive: Capt. Mike Tallon was sent for inpatient treatment, attended AA meetings, and blew into a breathalyzer twice daily, when he says he should have been treated for head trauma

Society

4 h. ago Search for owners of cat found in bus engine in Scotland after 400

The minibus had travelled to Glasgow from Hertfordshire

Politics

4 h. ago Instagram is ‘ruining luxury travel’: Rich tourists blame social media for the ‘beige

Social-media-driven designs are “making everything look and feel the same,” say affluent vacationers

Politics

5 h. ago 'I booked Ryanair flight to Italy for pizza and trip cost less than Domino's'

Pizza is one of Britain's most popular takeaways, but ordering from fast food chains can be expensive - so one man flew all the way to Italy to find a cheaper alternative

Politics

5 h. ago Oasis Manchester travel warning issued ahead of Heaton Park gigs this weekend

Nearly 80,000 Oasis fans will be attending each Heaton Park show

Events

7 h. ago Aviation regulator defends the safety of India’s skies following Air India crash

‘India's skies have always been safe’, the country’s aviation regulator claims

Events

7 h. ago New figures reveal the decline in Cumbria tourism since Covid pandemic

Last year, visitor numbers to Cumbria dropped and trips lasted for less time

Events

8 h. ago Heathrow Airport in bid to cure nervous flyers with ASMR and engine music track

The track, which is designed to loop, is being played inside Heathrow’s four terminals and is available to download

Society

8 h. ago Is it safe to travel to the south of France after wildfires hit Marseille?

Flights to and from the popular southern France hotspot were delayed, diverted or cancelled due to the blaze

Events

9 h. ago Record 14.4 million parking fines issued by private firms last year

The figure is up 13% from the previous year

Economics

10 h. ago London travel news LIVE: Severe delays on Central line part sparking Tube chaos

The Central line is experiencing severe delays, following an earlier signal failure at Stratford

Events

12 h. ago London travel news LIVE: Severe delays on Central line part sparking Tube rush

The Central line is experiencing severe delays, following an earlier signal failure at Stratford

Politics

12 h. ago London travel news LIVE: National Rail disruption during rush hour

Southern and Hull Trains services were experiencing disruption on Wednesday morning

Politics

14 h. ago Huge wildfire reaches ‘gates of’ Marseille in southern France as airport closed and train service disrupted

Planes have not been taking off or landing at the airport since midday

Events

19 h. ago Sleep expert reveals when you should try to stay awake on flights to beat jet lag

A sleep expert has shared his top tips for beating jet lag, and answered the age-old question regarding whether you should sleep during a flight or try to stay awake

Politics

27 h. ago Brits warned city in popular holiday hotspot country is too baking hot to visit this summer

The UK usually doesn't get that hot, but other parts of Europe do. While some might be envious of the sunny weather, too much of a good thing isn't always great

Events

28 h. ago Airport closed as huge wildfire reaches outskirts of Marseille in southern France

Planes have not been taking off or landing at the airport since midday

Events

29 h. ago Brits face £53 fines for breaking new rule on flights to holiday hotspot

Brits who are desperate to stretch their legs after a long flight could face a hefty fine in a popular holiday destination if they break a new rule

Economics