29 h. ago UK high streets are 'ghost towns' as vape shops surge 1,200% and chemists close

A sobering study has concluded that our high streets are becoming 'less healthy and welcoming places to visit' as some parts of the country become 'ghost towns'

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39 h. ago 'Beautiful yet underrated' French city named one of Europe's cheapest destinations

The French city of Lille is just a 90-minute train ride away from London and it's been named one of Europe's cheapest destinations by the Post Office

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41 h. ago I'm a travel expert who's visited more than 30 Greek islands

The Greek islands, with their promise of sunshine, azure waters and intriguing archaeological sites, are one of the world's most popular holiday destinations. So where's best to go?

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58 h. ago Trump administration accepts jet from Qatar for possible use as Air Force One

Plane offer set off a firestorm of bipartisan criticism of Trump and raised questions about Qatar’s motivesUS politics live – latest updatesThe Trump administration has accepted the controversial gift of a Boeing 747 jetliner from the government of Qatar, and directed the air force to assess how quickly the plane can be upgraded for possible use as a new Air Force One.The offer of the jet has set off a firestorm of bipartisan criticism of Trump, particularly following the president’s visit to the country last week to arrange US business deals. Continue reading...

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62 h. ago I'm Italian and these are the key scams tourists need to avoid in Italy

Italy is one of the globe's most popular tourist destinations and was the fifth most visited country in the world in 2024. But tourists will need to watch out for a few common scams while they're there.

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3 d. ago Canada high commissioner to UK says King’s visit will help to counter Trump’s threats

King Charles’s sojourn will ‘make it clear that Canada is not for sale now, is not for sale ever’King Charles’s visit to Canada will “reinforce” the country’s sovereignty against threats from Donald Trump, the Canadian high commissioner in the UK has said.Ralph Goodale reiterated his country’s independence as Charles and Camilla visited Canada House in central London on Tuesday ahead of their trip to Ottawa later this month. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago King’s visit to Canada will help counter Trump’s threats, says envoy

King Charles’s sojourn will ‘make it clear that Canada is not for sale now, is not for sale ever’King Charles’s visit to Canada will “reinforce” the country’s sovereignty against threats from Donald Trump, the Canadian high commissioner in the UK has said.Ralph Goodale reiterated his country’s independence as Charles and Camilla visited Canada House in central London on Tuesday ahead of their trip to Ottawa later this month. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago King's Ottawa visit 'will send powerful message to Donald Trump that Canada not for sale'

Canada’s High Commissioner says Charles and Camilla’s visit upcoming visit will ‘reinforce’ the country's sovereignty against threats from US President

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5 d. ago Brits urged to visit beautiful country that's 'better' than Thailand with less tourists

While Thailand is experiencing a major tourist boom thanks to the 'White Lotus Effect', those wishing to avoid the crowds should consider visiting this equally stunning and exciting Southeast Asian gem

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8 d. ago Keep calm (but delete your nudes): the new rules for travelling to and from Trump’s America

Many people have decided a trip to the US isn’t worth the risk after recent border detentions. But if you are going, what do you need to know? Immigration lawyers explain it allKindness doesn’t cost a thing. Putting up a big “no foreigners welcome” sign, threatening to annex your neighbour, and throwing visitors to your country into detention for minor visa infractions, however? Such actions are expensive. The United States is on track to lose $12.5bn (£9.4bn) in international travel spending this year, according to a study published on Tuesday by the World Travel and Tourism Council.If the Trump administration is concerned that its aggressive rhetoric is costing tourist dollars, it’s not showing it. During a recent press conference about the 2026 Fifa World Cup, which will be jointly hosted by the US, Mexico and Canada, vice president JD Vance joked about deporting football fans who outstay their welcome. “We’ll have visitors from close to 100 countries. We want them to come ” Vanc...

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9 d. ago 15 most dangerous places in the world that no tourist should ever visit

There are some places that some say should never be visited regardless of the time of year or how safe the country they're in is. Here's a list of the '15 most dangerous places on Earth'

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9 d. ago Mark Carney takes swipe at Keir Starmer as Canadian PM says his country was 'not impressed' with offer of British state visit for Donald Trump

Mark Carney said the invitation 'cut across' messages his government is trying to send to the White House in response to threats against Canada's sovereignty.

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1 week ago Country pubs: our favourite rural boozers so far in 2025, from the Crooked Billet to the Harcourt Arms

As the weather warms, these are the country pubs to visit

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1 week ago The most underrated spots to visit for anyone inspired by Eurovision’s host country

Switzerland, renowned for its chocolate, cheese, and stunning landscapes, is preparing to host Eurovision 2025 in the vibrant city of Basel.

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2 w. ago Brits 'caught off guard' in major EU holiday hotspot as little

With a staggering 4.8 million Brits slated to visit Turkey this year, experts have issued a warning over the country's strict rules when it comes to buying or distributing e-cigarettes

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2 w. ago Urgent Spain travel warning as 'major danger' cautions come into force

Spain's General Directorate of Civil Protection and Emergencies has issued an alert for British tourists visiting Barcelona and Mallorca, as millions are set to visit the country this year

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2 w. ago Comedy duo receive blow after their major Sky documentary series is axed after just two series

It saw the double act in a journey across the country, paying visits to various local newspapers. They attempted to find stories in each area including Blackpool, Bradford and the Isle of Wight.

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3 w. ago Six Senses Kyoto: the city's best kept secret (for now) — plus five other epic hotels in Japan

A chic wellness opening from Six Senses heralds a new era for Japan’s hotel scene. Gina Jackson checks in — and shares more of the country’s must-visit hotels for all budgets

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3 w. ago King Charles set for another overseas trip as he refuses to let cancer disrupt plans

Buckingham Palace has announced that later this month, King Charles and Queen Camilla will pay a short visit to Canada to attend the country's state opening of Parliament

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3 w. ago Pedro Almodóvar attacks Trump as ‘catastrophe’ in New York speech

Spanish director compared the US president to Franco and said he wondered whether it was appropriate to visit country while he is in powerThe veteran Spanish director Pedro Almodóvar has launched a broadside against the US president, Donald Trump, while accepting an award in New York.Speaking on stage at the Lincoln Center on Monday evening, he said he had been in two minds as to whether to travel to the US to pick up his Chaplin award. Continue reading...

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