25 m. ago Boost for UK tourists visiting Majorca this summer as new charge 'to be delayed'

The Balearic government held a meeting this week to discuss sustainable tourism

Politics

46 m. ago Dumfries and Galloway councillors opt against exploring tourist tax

A motion from SNP councillors had wanted officials to look into plans for a visitor levy for overnight stays in the region.

Economics

57 m. ago Inside 'nightmare' UK park where Shrek and Peppa Pig 'look like they're on drugs'

The tourist destination in Aberdeen features statues of beloved characters like Shrek, Peppa Pig and the Teletubbies, but some reviewers reckon they look "like they're on drugs"

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96 m. ago Tourist has 'man baby' meltdown in Thailand after being dragged out of the water and ordered to stop snorkelling in protected area

An Italian holidaymaker hurled a tirade of abuse at police who dragged him out of the ocean after he was caught snorkelling in a coral conservation zone off the coast of Krabi, southern Thailand.

Politics

1 hour ago Early riser British tourist shocked by scenes next to hotel pool admits 'I'm very tempted'

The woman set her alarm for 6.30am and headed poolside at the hotel - but could not believe what she saw when she got there

Society

1 hour ago High heels and risky selfies: Etna eruptions cause despair among mountain rescuers

Thousands of tourists arrived to see lava in recent weeks, but not all were prepared for treks up the Sicilian volcanoA river of fire from the depths of the Earth carves its way through the black rocks of a mountain blanketed white with snow. Above, the setting sun tints the clouds red. Fountains of lava that explode from a crater soar hundreds of metres into the air and Etna’s roar echoes across the Sicilian sky.Its recent eruptions were a breathtaking spectacle, drawing thousands of tourists and unwary daytrippers – many there for a selfie. For some, the outcome was catastrophic. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Two church figures arrested in plot to blow up Russian priest known as Putin’s confessor

Ukraine has taken responsibility for a number of assassinations in Russia since the start of the war

Politics

2 h. ago At least 41 workers are trapped after being swept away by an avalanche in northern India

Officials say at least 41 construction workers are trapped after a large group of them was swept away by an avalanche near India’s border with Tibet

Politics

2 h. ago Beach destination popular with UK tourists set to launch new tax during ‘peak season’

Tourists visiting Thailand could be hit with a tax of 300 baht

Society

2 h. ago Labor unions cheer court ruling that blocked Trump’s mass firings – US politics live

Lawyers for the unions hail ruling as ‘important initial victory’The Russian foreign ministry praised the latest round of talks with the United States in a statement on Friday, calling them “substantive and businesslike.”Russian and US teams held six hours of talks in Turkey on Thursday to try to restore the normal functioning of their embassies, and President Vladimir Putin said initial contacts with Donald Trump’s administration had inspired hope. Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago Urgent warning for tourists visiting Paris as scammers sell fake £50 tickets for popular sites

Paris tourists are being warned not to fall for websites selling fake admission tickets to the French capital's top sightseeing attractions, including Notre Dame and the Musée d'Orsay.

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2 h. ago Two church figures arrested in plot to blow up Russian priest know as Putin’s confessor

Ukraine has taken responsibility for a number of assassinations in Russia since the start of the war

Politics

3 h. ago Divers struggle in rough currents moments before tourist swept into deadly shark attack

Underwater footage shows scuba divers in the Philippines battling with strong undercurrents moments before two tourists were swept away, with one later killed in a shark attack.

Events

3 h. ago Tourist 'torn to pieces' by shark in horror holiday hotspot attack as pal also drowns

A man was reported missing after going for a dive off the coast of a popular tourist spot, only to be discovered hours later with parts of his body torn apart after a savage shark attack

Events

4 h. ago Shark attack horror as tourists die with diver's arm torn off and another drowns

"We had a difficult time recovering one of the divers because there were sharks circling around the body... their right hand was missing."

Events

4 h. ago Spanish hotspot to double its tourism tax as visitors face maximum £12 a night charge

Catalonia plans to double tourist tax rates by the end of 2025 and allocate at least 25% of the proceeds to housing policies, with those on cruise ships docked in Barcelona also forced to pay

Economics

5 h. ago Two priests 'plotted to assassinate' top Russian bishop known as Putin's personal 'confessor'

Clerics Denis Popovich, 27, and Nikita Ivankovich, 28, have been held by the Russian FSB security service and face life in prison if found guilty of terrorism charges

Politics

5 h. ago Two tourists die when one has arm ripped off by shark and another drowns after they are swept away from their dive group by strong currents in the Philippines

The four Russian tourists traveled by boat to the waters off Verde Island from the nearby town of Puerto Galera in Oriental Mindoro province with a Filipino dive instructor.

Events

5 h. ago Two divers killed in shark attack as one has arm torn off after being separated from instructor

The pair were swept away by strong undercurrents - with one believed to have drowned and the other mauled in a horrifying shark attack, according to officials

Events

6 h. ago Russian tourists die after being swept away by tide in shark

One found floating unconscious and the other seen being attacked by sharks

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