5 h. ago UK Foreign Office issues travel warning for holiday hotspot ahead of ‘widespread disruption’

Holidaymakers have been told to expect flight cancellations and delays for national and international flights to and from the country

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6 h. ago Fact check: The Foreign Office spent £521,527 on restaurants and bars

Claims circulated online that the spending was solely made by the Foreign Secretary David Lammy.

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6 h. ago UK tourists warned of strike action 'grounding' all flights at holiday hotspot

Air traffic controllers are staging a one-day walkout as part of nation-wide strike action

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43 h. ago Foreign Office ‘be aware’ warning issued to Brits at holiday paradise destinations following high terrorist threat

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has issued a warning to Brits travelling to the Canary Islands, which includes Tenerife, Gran Canaria and Lanzarote

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44 h. ago My wife spotted the warning signs on holiday but it was too late, something was already killing me

Will Parry thought he was just exhausted working two jobs to support his wife and three children - but he had months to live

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52 h. ago Steve Witkoff: from property developer to global spotlight as Trump’s tough

His friendship with the president dates back to a late-night encounter in a deli. Now he is a loyal envoy brokering the Gaza ceasefire and peace talks on UkraineWith the first phase of the ceasefire nearing its end, an American property developer has emerged as a key figure in determining whether Gaza attains a more enduring peace or slips back into war.Steve Witkoff, Donald Trump’s typically idiosyncratic pick as special Middle East envoy, has also found his way into the midst of talks with Russia over Ukraine’s future, sitting opposite Russian foreign minister, Sergey Lavrov, instead of the official special envoy for the region, Keith Kellogg. Continue reading...

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60 h. ago Travel warning issued as 'abnormal load' hits major Greater Manchester road

Motorists could face disruption

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68 h. ago Foreign Office warns Brits ‘be cautious’ in sun hotspot after violence and shootings

The Foreign Office has issued new advice to UK tourists travelling to Jamaica as the government puts in special measures to 'cope with gangs'

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3 d. ago Urgent Spain holiday warning as tourist fined £2,400 for selfie

The man was was spotted posing on top of the historic Segovia aqueduct - with emergency services rushing to the scene fearing he was in danger before slapping him with a fine

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3 d. ago UK weather wind warning: Travel chaos with major bridges closed as Met Office issues yellow alert 

Yellow weather alerts have been in force across the UK this morning with a map showing which areas will be worst affected.

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3 d. ago UK weather: Travel chaos as Met Office issues yellow weather warning with map showing where 70mph winds and 'heavy pulses' of rain will batter Britain

Yellow weather alerts have been in force across the UK this morning with a map showing which areas will be worst affected.

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4 d. ago Spain holiday warning as 'very strong' weather alerts issued for Canary Islands

Spain's Canary Islands are set to be particularly affected by the wet and windy weather

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5 d. ago The European destinations you won't find on the departure board at Manchester

Europe boasts hundreds of popular holiday destinations - but there are a number of places on the continent the Foreign Office says British tourists should not visit

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5 d. ago Foreign Office whistleblower hopes tribunal win ‘establishes precedent’

Josie Stewart was sacked by the FCDO in 2022 after being accidentally identified as a confidential source by a BBC journalist.

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5 d. ago Cruise expert issues warning to passengers before they leave ship for the day

A cruising expert has issued a warning to tourists ahead of their next trip, urging them to avoid making a few key mistakes that could put them at higher risk of danger

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5 d. ago EasyJet passengers warned of disruption as pilot strike planned for popular holiday destination

The airline has urged passengers to check the status of their flight before travel

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5 d. ago Off air: One by one, the Taliban are removing women’s voices from Afghan radio

As one of the last female-run stations in the country is silenced, a former broadcaster gives an inside view of the crackdown on women working in the mediaWhen the Taliban began marching towards cities across Afghanistan in the summer of 2021, Alia*, a 22-year-old Afghan journalist, found herself doing some of the most important work of her short life and career.In the weeks leading up to the Taliban takeover in August, Alia’s voice on the radio became familiar to many in northern Afghanistan. She reported on the withdrawal of foreign troops, the siege of government offices and on the detention of former officials in her province. Above all, Alia reported on the situation for women and their fears and concerns – emotions she was experiencing herself. As the Taliban gradually began imposing restrictions on them, Alia was documenting history repeating itself. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago UK summons Rwandan high commissioner as Congo fighting continues

Rebels, reportedly backed by Rwandan troops, have captured two cities in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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6 d. ago Foreign Office warns of five documents you'll need to holiday in Spain this summer

The FCDO is urging people to be prepared ahead of their trip

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6 d. ago DWP issues warning to anyone over 66 planning a holiday this year

Officials issued an alert to Pension Credit recipients who are planning on travelling this year, regardless of the duration of their trip

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