11 h. ago 'New Concorde' would cut UK to US flight time to 45 minutes going 7x speed of sound

The A-HyM Hypersonic Air Master is designed to carry 170 passengers and cruise at an altitude of 30,000 metres while travelling at speeds of Mach 7.3

Politics

39 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?

Politics

4 d. ago 'Underrated' country just 3 hours from UK sees huge 5.7m tourism boom

Offering swathes of soft-sand beaches, bustling markets, ubiquitous history, and stunning architecture, this often over-looked country has finally entered the tourist limelight

Politics

4 d. ago Beautiful European country 'like Croatia' without the tourists and with £35 flights

One budget-friendly travel influencer has shared her top three destinations in Europe for travellers "fed up" with popular hotspots and keen to find some hidden gems

Economics

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

Politics

8 d. ago Welsh town home to one of the seven wonders is named top UK summer destination to visit

The North Wales destination has been named one of the best places to travel to across the country

Politics

9 d. ago How the world's most dangerous country attracts 90,000 tourists every year due to worrying TikTok trend

A worrying new travel trend has seen thousands of thrill-seekers heading to one of the most dangerous countries on Earth - all in the name of fresh, trailblazing TikTok content.

Politics

9 d. ago Bilbao braced for Tottenham invasion with Manchester United fans set to be significantly outnumbered

Around 15,000 Spurs supporters expected to travel to Basque country without a ticket

Sport

2 w. ago The airlines forced to cancel flights after India’s airstrike on Pakistan

Authorities in Pakistan said 57 international flights were in the country's airspace when India struck

Events

2 w. ago UK travellers warned over new vape laws that come into force from June 1

Vape users have been warned about upcoming changes to laws in the UK, with holidaymakers being urged to ensure they are understand the rules that apply during travel and in their destination country

Events

2 w. ago I travelled the length and breadth of Luxembourg by bus – and it didn’t cost me a penny

With free public transport for all – including tourists - exploring the vineyards, mysterious canyons and lush forests of the Grand Duchy couldn’t be easierI am not sure what surprises me most when I get off the train at Luxembourg’s main station – the sheer friendliness of locals who seem to greet everyone as they pass by with a cheery Moien (hello), or the fact that from this point I will not be paying a penny to travel the length and breadth of the Grand Duchy.Five years ago, Luxembourg became the first country in the world to actively tackle its carbon footprint by making all public transport free for everyone, including tourists. So I have come to see how it works in practice, aiming to travel to the country’s little known vineyards hugging the slopes along the Moselle River and then trek through the mysterious canyons and forests of the Mullerthal region. Continue reading...

Transport

2 w. ago Pentagon stopped Ukraine military aid shipments in February without Trump’s approval

Order to cancel 11 military aid flights – which were quickly reinstated – originated in defense head Pete Hegseth’s officeUS politics live – latest updatesRoughly a week after Donald Trump started his second term as president, the US military issued an order to three freight airlines operating out of Dover air force base in Delaware and a US base in Qatar: stop 11 flights loaded with artillery shells and other weaponry that were bound for Ukraine.In a matter of hours, frantic questions reached Washington from Ukrainians in Kyiv and from officials in Poland, where the shipments were coordinated. Who had ordered the US Transportation Command, known as TransCom, to halt the flights? Was it a permanent pause on all aid? Or just some? Continue reading...

Events

2 w. ago Friedrich Merz set to take office as German chancellor – Europe live

CDU/CSU leader set to be sworn in to replace outgoing Olaf ScholzIf, as we expect, Merz wins the vote in the first round, the Bundestag session will be adjourned, and he will travel to see the country’s president Frank-Walter Steinmeier to get a certificate of his appointment.He will then come back to the Bundestag to take the oath of office, and later formally confirm his ministerial appointments (both with the president and the parliament). Continue reading...

Society

2 w. ago Women open up about having to travel to a different country for abortions and fork out £1,000s

Although women have a legal right to an abortion up to 24 weeks, certain hospitals do not offer these services up to the limit, with at least 88 patients having to cross the border to access care last year.

Economics

2 w. ago Trump administration offers $1,000 to undocumented immigrants to leave US

DHS claims payment will be issued after individuals leave the US and it has been confirmed through their appUS politics live – latest updatesThe Trump administration has announced a new program offering a $1,000 payment to people in the US without immigration status as an incentive to return to their home country voluntarily.The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) outlined the initiative on Monday, pledging “financial and travel assistance” to undocumented immigrants who agree to leave the country using an app called CBP Home. Continue reading...

Events

2 w. ago Huge European country loved by Brits confirms date for new airport rules

The UK Foreign Office has advised travellers to be prepared for travel to this EU country - as well as others - ahead of the implementation of a new security system

Politics

2 w. ago Ibiza and Majorca holiday flights cut demanded by islands' government in war on tourists

The Balearic island administration is pleading with the Spanish government to exercise its powers and to tell the airport authorities not to implement any more flights

Politics

3 w. ago Athletic Club vs Manchester United: Europa League prediction, kick

Ruben Amorim’s Red Devils travel to the Basque Country in semi-final first-leg clash

Sport

3 w. ago Tourists flock to gorgeous country despite it being 'most dangerous in world'

Afghanistan is one of the most dangerous countries in the world, with the lowest score on the Global Peace Index from 2018 to 2024 despite falling levels of violence

Politics

3 w. ago UEFA confirm major decision for Athletic Bilbao vs Man United Europa League semi

Manchester United travel to the Basque Country on Thursday night aiming for a solid start to their Europa League semi-final

Sport