9 h. ago Incredible European seaside city named one of the cheapest places to visit in 2025

A new report has confirmed that prices for tourist-targeted activities have fallen in many popular EU holiday hotspots, and one Spanish destination has been named the most budget friendly

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25 h. ago Scotland's 'best islands to visit' in 2025 named including 'dream destination'

A picturesque Scottish island has been called a "dream destination" for 2025.

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27 h. ago Island getaway with vibrant food and drink scene makes perfect summer trip

Bute Yard has revealed its 2025 market calendar, offering even more reasons to visit the Isle of Bute this summer

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42 h. ago Carney visits Macron and Starmer as he seeks alliances amid Trump trade war

Canadian PM stresses importance of ‘reliable allies’ in Paris before travelling to London where he was received by kingCanada is the “most European of the non-European countries”, Mark Carney has said during his first overseas trip as prime minister to France and the UK, where he is seeking stronger alliances to deal with Donald Trump’s attacks on his country’s sovereignty and economy.Without mentioning the US president by name, Carney and the French president, Emmanuel Macron, made a joint appearance in Paris to show a united stance against what they said were economic and geopolitical crises – a reference to Trump’s trade war and “America first” diplomacy that has left longtime allies scrambling. Continue reading...

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52 h. ago Canada PM Carney visits France and UK as Trump trade war deepens

Carney aims to bolster European alliances in wake of US president’s attacks on Canada’s sovereigntyMark Carney, the new Canadian prime minister, has arrived in Paris on his first stop of a visit to France and the UK as he seeks to bolster European alliances to deal with Donald Trump’s attacks on Canada’s sovereignty and economy.Carney is deliberately making his first foreign trip to the capital cities of the two countries that shaped Canada’s early existence. At his swearing-in ceremony on Friday, Carney noted the country was built on the bedrock of three peoples: Indigenous, French and British. He said Canada was fundamentally different from the US and would “never, ever, in any way shape or form, be part of the United States”. Continue reading...

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53 h. ago St Patrick's Day 2025: 10 of the best Irish pubs in London to visit on St Paddy's Day

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59 h. ago New Canada PM Mark Carney to visit Paris and London amid attacks from Trump

Newly minted prime minister will sit down with Macron and Starmer but has no immediate plans to meet with Donald TrumpMark Carney, the new Canadian prime minister, is headed to Paris and London seeking alliances as he deals with Donald Trump’s attacks on Canada’s sovereignty and economy.Carney is deliberately making his first foreign trip to the capital cities of the two countries that shaped Canada’s early existence. At his swearing-in ceremony on Friday, Carney noted the country was built on the bedrock of three peoples: French, English and Indigenous. He said Canada was fundamentally different from the US and will “never, ever, in any way shape or form, be part of the United States”. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Canadians who visit US for more than 30 days will be fingerprinted

New requirement hardens enforcement of existing law that hasn’t been applied consistently to Canadians entering the United StatesUS politics live – latest updatesCanadians who visit the US for more than 30 days will be required to register with authorities and have their fingerprints taken, as the Trump administration tightens migration rules amid soaring tensions between the North American neighbors.The new requirement, effective from 11 April, will harden enforcement of an existing law, which states that all foreign nationals 14 years old or older who plan to stay in the US for 30 days or more must register with the authorities. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Eagles will visit White House to celebrate Super Bowl win after 2018 absence

News confirmed by White House on TuesdayTeam were disinvited by Donald Trump in 2018Comment: why athletes should boycott TrumpThe Philadelphia Eagles have confirmed they will visit the White House to celebrate their victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in this year’s Super Bowl.The news was announced by the White House press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, on Tuesday, and later confirmed by an Eagles spokesperson. Continue reading...

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1 week ago These are the best hotels in Barbados to visit in 2025, from beach clubs to luxury rooms

Whether you’ve come to party, are seeking a tranquil stay or spending time with the kids, these are the best hotels in Barbados for 2025

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1 week ago Charles Barkley calls athletes who won’t visit Trump’s White House ‘stupid’. I disagree | Etan Thomas

Sports stars have stayed silent about the policies of the new administration. I spoke to someone who knows all about the power – and price – of protestSince Donald Trump took office for his second term, he has taken a blowtorch to America. He has pardoned January 6 rioters, started the gutting of the federal government, eliminated diversity, equity and inclusion programs, insulted who we thought were the country’s allies, and vilified immigrants.While there have been voices of dissent in the sports world – such as former NFL punter Chris Kluwe and soccer coach Jesse Marsch – athletes have largely stayed silent on Trump’s policies, a stark contrast to his first term in power. In recent months, Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce spoke of their pride in playing in front of Trump at the Super Bowl, while the Philadelphia Eagles are reportedly keen to visit the White House to celebrate their NFL title, a decision supported by Charles Barkley, who believes boycotts make the nation more divi...

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2 w. ago Five at Cardiff's Utilita Arena seating plan, capacity and map for Keep On Movin' 2025 UK tour

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2 w. ago 10 reasons to visit Spain in 2025: new holidays, hikes and cultural highlights

From villas in Galicia and walks in La Gomera, to a new parador near Madrid and a horse fair in Jerez It is easy to avoid big resorts in the Canaries – the smaller islands have a handful of little towns with rural hotels dotted around. Hikers love lush La Gomera, with walks through the laurel forests in the Garajonay national park and along dramatic terraced hillsides overlooking the Atlantic. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago ‘I won’t come out to watch him’: scepticism among British public over Trump’s second state visit

On the streets of Windsor even some who don’t like the US president say the UK ‘can’t afford to fall out with America’The pageantry of a state occasion is something Joanna Chin usually enjoys. She stood on Thames Street in Windsor, outside the castle, to celebrate the Queen’s 90th birthday and Harry and Megan’s wedding. Will she come out for President Trump?“I can’t stand the man,” she said. “It’s difficult to even believe it’s happening – that somebody like that can be president of the United States. He’s dangerous.” Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Full list of 30 best destinations you must visit across the world in 2025

Lonely Planet has released it's Best in Travel list for 2025 and the list of 30 destinations spotlights four European cities worth exploring this year

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3 w. ago The most beautiful holiday destinations to visit in 2025 – without the crowds

Swerve the beaten track and discover some of the quiet but sensational holiday locations for a getaway this year, says Daniel Stables

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3 w. ago Scottish golfer relishing South African Open return after top

Connor Syme excited about paying his first visit to Durban following best result so far in 2025

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3 w. ago Insanely beautiful Spanish seaside city with theme park named cheapest for Brits

Getting a holiday booked can be an expensive ordeal, but Travel Supermarket has named the cheapest city to visit in Spain for budget-conscious families

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3 w. ago Trump is tearing up the transatlantic alliance. Can Starmer’s US visit change the weather?

As the US president turns on allies and embraces Russia, can the UK prime minister persuade Trump to listen to Europe’s concernsEurope live – latest updatesIn November 1940, Winston Churchill sent a telegram to Franklin Roosevelt expressing relief both at the US president’s re-election and the victory of his anti-appeasement policy. “Things are afoot which will be remembered as long as the English language is spoken in any quarter of the globe, and in expressing the comfort I feel that the people of the United States have once again cast these great burdens upon you, I must now avow my sure faith that the lights by which we steer will bring us safely to anchor,” he wrote.As Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron prepare to meet a very different US president, things are once again afoot that will live long in the memory – but this time the lights seem to be going out on a ship adrift in a sea of chaos. Continue reading...

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